Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg

Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg unveils digital system of production control

The Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC has put into operation the information and logistics system of production control ILSAR.

The new digital system allows for a real-time obtaining and processing of data at all phases of cargo operations, “from the moment cargo is shipped to the port to the moment it is delivered to a customer,” according to the port’s statement.

ILSAR facilitates the digitalisation of internal document flow and data exchange with the company’s key clients. Railway waybills,...

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Port of Saint-Petersburg introduces new ecological equipment

As part of environmental programme of Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (SP SPb, a company of UCL Holding), a specialized vacuum cleaning machine with water system of dust suppression was put into operation in July 2019. That equipment is intended for cleaning of berths involved in handling of loose cargo.

The machine is equipped with two cleaning systems. Special brushes with water sprayer and suction units are applied for cleaning of even surfaces: storage yards and berths. For cleaning of...

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UCL Port companies see increased cargo volumes

In the first quarter of 2019, companies of UCL Port, stevedoring division of UCL Holding, handled 9.9 million tonnes of cargo, up 6%, year-on-year. The growth was driven by increased transshipment of oil cargo.

In the reporting period, transshipment of dry cargo grew by 1.4% to 7.7 million tonnes. Transshipment of oil cargo increased by 26% to 2.2 million tonnes with the handling of additional volumes in Tuapse and Taganrog.

The share of export cargo declined by 1 p. p. to 85% of the total...

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Russian port invests in eco sustainability

In 2018 Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (SP St.Pb, part of UCL Holding) continued investments in its environmental sustainability. The Company spent in excess of RUB 44.5 million for environment protection measures, which is 31% higher on the previous year’s expenditure figures.

The increase was due to more funding of modernization of environment protection facilities and regular air quality control. In spite of a 12% growth in cargo throughput to 7,7 million tonnes the company was able to...

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Social Programme of Saint-Petersburg Sea Port

In 2018, allocations of Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (SP SPb, a company of UCL Holding) for implementation of its social programme totaled RUB 54.4 million with over 80% of this amount used to support its employees.

SP SPb covered the expenses of its employees for their kid’s holidays in recreation camps, healthcare, sports and travelling. More than 500 port employees and their family members took part in educational tours and corporate events organized by the company. Special events were...

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Throughput of Port of Saint-Petersburg grew

In 2018, Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC handled 7.7 million tonnes of cargo showing a 12-pct increase versus the result of 2017. The increase of cargo traffic is attributed the development of yards dedicated for transshipment of cast iron, metal scrap, ore, mineral fertilizers and containers.

Total transshipment of general cargo via Sp SPb grew by 5% to 6.67 million tonnes including 3.74 million tonnes of ferrous metal. The growth of ferrous metal transshipment was driven by cast iron, new...

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Development program of Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg

From the beginning of 2018, Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg JSC (SP SPb, a company of UCL Holding) allocated RUB 413.5 million for implementation of its development program.

More than 80% of the amount was allocated for the purchase of new equipment. In particular, the port made advance payment for two full-revolving electric portal cranes Vityaz, one of which is already being installed on the berth. The cranes are intended for handling all types of cargo in grab/hook/magnet/spreader/transfer modes.

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