The shipping platform

Location: Vladivostock is located on the southern extremity of Muravyov-Amurski peninsula of far eastern Russia, in Gold Horn Bay. General overview: The port specialises in bulk cargoes, general cargo and commercial fishing. It is also the home port of the Russian Naval Pacific Fleet. Tonnage of cargo handled in a working day averages 12,200t according to the type of cargo. Steel exports through the port have continued to increase yearly. Principal imports: Grain, cellulose, coal and general cargo. Exports: Steel, timber, bulk and bagged cargo and general cargo. Traffic figures: Approx 6,300,000t of cargo handled annually. Load line zone: Summer zone for vessels over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of 100m or less in length. Winter Dec 1 to Feb 28/29, Summer Mar 1 to Nov 30. Vessels with greater dimensions may be accepted with the Harbour Master's permission. Oil Terminal: Tankers of max draught 9.5m, approx 30,000DWT.