The Eastern landfill project in 2024 is projected to boost its output to 180 million tons. This was stated by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during a speech in the State Duma on the subject of strategic infrastructure growth.
There is a plan to raise the capacity of the Eastern Railway Corridor to 180 million tons by the end of the coming year. This initiative is framed as a core element of Russia’s transport strategy, aimed at supporting expanded commercial ties and responding to future demand as needs arise.
Officials emphasize that expanding global corridors in the North-South, Azov-Black Sea, and East directions will contribute to lifting international freight flows by more than a third over the next three years. The goal is to create a more integrated transport network that aligns with market growth and regional development priorities.
As of late August, the head of the Ministry for the Far East and Arctic Development highlighted a potential export shortfall on the eastern line, noting that demand could approach 150 million tons within three years and may rise further in the longer term. This assessment underscores the strategic importance of accelerating capacity expansion to meet rising demand.
Earlier statements reiterated the President’s directive to raise the Eastern landfill’s production capacity to 180 million tons by 2024, with officials attributing part of the workload to the natural upward trajectory of cargo traffic toward the East, supported by favorable market conditions and sustained investment in logistics infrastructure. The earnings potential and logistical efficiency of the region are linked to ongoing efforts to modernize terminals, streamline customs and border controls, and harmonize cross-border transport procedures to keep pace with global trade patterns. These developments are viewed as critical to maintaining competitive advantage and ensuring reliable deliveries for exporters and domestic customers alike.