Increased Departure Options at Smaller Harbor by a Factor of 2.2
Nakhodka's Small Port Pumps Up the Volume
The Small Port in Nakhodka, part of JSC "Port Alliance," is on a roll! In the first fourmonths of this year, it has formed an impressive 168 trainsets, which is a whopping 2.2 times more than the same period in 2024. And guess what? The number of departure routes has doubled in just a month! In April 2025, the port formed 38 trainsets, while last year, it could manage only half that number, 17 trainsets.
Route optimization is the secret sauce, ensuring swifter wagon turnover, reduced handling volume at technical stations, and speedier cargo deliveries, as the press service of the Small Port explained. The port came into its own by successfully introducing the technology of forming direct departure routes back in 2021.
Another piece of good news? The port has renewed the coal storage cover, making it even more robust and durable, all without affecting its operation.
So, what's behind this surge in activity at Nakhodka's Small Port?
- Port and terminal expansion projects by the Eastern Stevedoring Company, located in the port of Nakhodka, have been underway. This involves upgrading railcar fleets, streamlining cargo handling, and increasing shipment frequency.
- Nakhodka's strategic position as a transit and intermediate hub for diverse cargos, such as coal, has led to a boost in traffic, necessitating more departure routes and trainsets.
- Integrated management of both railway transport services and container operations by groups like N-Trans and Global Ports Investments has significantly improved multimodal freight transport capacity and efficiency.
The benefits? A higher volume of departures, reduced operating costs, and shorter transit times. But, this heightened activity could attract international scrutiny and policy changes, given Nakhodka's role in complex cargo transit like evasion of DPRK sanctions through Russian ports.
Meanwhile, ongoing regional infrastructural improvements through expansions of key port approaches (such as St. Petersburg and Bronka for Belarusian cargo) and industry capacity expansions continue to support growth in rail and port operations at Nakhodka. Keep an eye on this port for more exciting developments!
The surge in activity at Nakhodka's Small Port can be attributed to several factors, such as expansion projects in the port, enhancing railcar fleets, streamlining cargo handling, and increasing shipment frequency within the industry. Furthermore, the port's strategic role as a transit hub for diverse cargos, like coal, has led to an increase in transportation, necessitating more departure routes and trainsets in the finance sector.
