Far Eastern Basin Branch News

A state border checkpoint opens in the Vostochny seaport

In accordance with the Order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russia No. 87 dated 21.03.2022, a permanent multi-sided sea cargo checkpoint across the state border of the Russian Federation has been opened in the Vostochny seaport within the terminal of "Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company" LLC, and the limits of this checkpoint have been determined.

The reconstructed checkpoint within the terminal of "Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company" LLC is provided with the necessary equipment for the organization of border, customs and other types of control at the checkpoint across the state border of the Russian Federation.

Directly within the terminal of "Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company" LLC, within the borders of the checkpoint, there are 4 land plots of the FSUE "Rosmorport" Far Eastern Basin Branch and 4 berthing hydraulic structures, which are leased to the specified operator of the marine terminal in accordance with the established procedure.

According to the results of the first half of 2022, more than 3.6 million tons of cargo were handled on these berths, which is 9.1 % of the total volume of cargo transshipment at the Vostochny seaport. The export cargo transferred by the operator of sea terminals at these four berths accounted for 49.8 % of the total volume of cargo, compared to the import cargo of 44.6 %.