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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.

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 – 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...

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