Total container volumes handled at Russian ports rebounded sharply in the 2nd
quarter of 2023 with a 33% yoy gain despite the ongoing sanctions against
Russia. Far East gateway volumes through Vladivostok, Vostochny and Nakhodka
grew by 39%, while volumes handled at the Black Sea gateway of Novorossiysk
increased by 40%.
Although the Baltic gateways of St Petersburg, Ust-Luga and Kaliningrad
rebounded strongly by 25% compared to a year ago, total Baltic volumes remain at
less than half of their