St. Petersburg
The Port of St. Petersburg, located in the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea, is Russia’s main port and a key maritime gateway. It handles a diverse range of cargo, including containers, oil, and coal, making it vital for both national and international trade. The port also supports passenger ferries and cruise ships, enhancing tourism. Its strategic location and extensive infrastructure enable efficient transportation and logistics, contributing significantly to the regional economy.
3.2 tonnes of cocaine destined for Russia seized in Ecuador
Machala, Ecuador (Ports Europe) July 10, 2024 – Nearly 3.2 tonnes of cocaine hidden in crates of bananas were seized by the Ecuadorian police in the...
Second 60 kg cocaine seizure in St. Petersburg port in 40 days
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ports Europe) June 1, 2024 – Over 60 kg of cocaine were seized by police in Russia’s Big Port of St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea...
60 kg of cocaine seized in Russian port of St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ports Europe) May 10, 2024 – Some 60 kg of cocaine were seized in Russia’s Big Port of St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea on April...
Container train St. Petersburg-Novorossiysk by FESCO
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ports Europe) March 18, 2024 – FESCO transport group launched a regular twice monthly railway container service FESCO Baltic...
More drugs seized in St. Petersburg port
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ports Europe) March 7, 2024 – Some 11 kg of cocaine were seized in Russia’s Big Port of St. Petersburg on the Baltic Sea, the...
St. Petersburg port and drugs
St. Petersburg, Russia (Ports Europe) February 20, 2024 – More than 1,200 kg of cocaine was seized in the Big Port of St. Petersburg in January in a...
Direct shipping line Karachi-St. Petersburg
Karachi, Pakistan (Ports Europe) May 28, 2023 – The first direct shipping line between Russia and Pakistan had its first container ship arrive at the...
FESCO starts direct marine service from China to St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, Russia (PortSEurope) March 17, 2023 – The FESCO transport Group has started a direct maritime service “FESCO Baltorient Line...
Belarus wants to buy St. Petersburg Bronka terminal this year
Vienna, Austria (PortSEurope) March 2, 2023 –Â Belarus plans to complete the purchase of the Bronka maritime transshipment complex in the Big Port of St....
Ruscon launches new liner service between Istanbul, St. Petersburg
Istanbul, Turkey (PortSEurope) February 21, 2023 – Multimodal transport operator Ruscon has launched a new liner service between Istanbul and the First...
Maersk to divest logistics sites in St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk
Copehagen, Denmark (PortSEurope) February 20, 2023 – A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has entered into an agreement to divest its logistics sites in...