{"id":84942,"date":"2024-07-11T19:39:26","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=54325"},"modified":"2024-07-11T19:39:26","modified_gmt":"2024-07-11T09:39:26","slug":"russia-considering-expansion-of-arctic-lavna-port-rail-infrastructure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=84942","title":{"rendered":"Russia considering expansion of Arctic Lavna port rail infrastructure"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Russia is looking to diversify its trade routes, the Arctic has caught its eye. The region hosts the Lavna port, and Russian Railways (RZD) may now double rail infrastructure capacity to that facility. The port is an important hub for Russia\u2019s coal exports.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>The port of Lavna, located close to Norway in the Arctic, was opened with coal exports in mind. Its yearly capacity amounts to 18 million tonnes, but RZD is now considering expanding that capacity at least twofold.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are looking at the next stage, at the further construction of extra terminals\u201d, says RZD\u2019s deputy director. \u201cWe are now building infrastructure made for 18 million tonnes of capacity, but ideas are arising for 36 to 41 million tonnes. These proposals need conceptualisation and formalisation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lavna port to open up new directions<\/h2>\n

At the moment, Russia is still working on the rail line that will allow 18 million tonnes of goods to be exported through Lavna. However, it seems to be positive enough about the future of the port to already consider upgrades.<\/p>\n

Russian media write that the Lavna port will open new export directions for Russian coal thanks to unhindered access to the neutral water of the global ocean. At the same time, the deep waters of the port will allow large-capacity vessels. The port does not freeze and does not require ice-breakers to keep it accessible.<\/p>\n