Rosmorport Takes Action to Speed Up Ust-Luga to Baltiysk Freight Deliveries
Efforts are underway by FSUE Rosmorport, the state unitary enterprise linked to Rosmorrechflot, to shorten the time it takes for goods to travel the Ust-Luga–Baltiysk route. Interfax reports that the company is implementing operational improvements aimed at accelerating cargo handling and vessel turnaround along this busy corridor.
Rosmorport notes progress at key loading points, including the ports of Ambal, Baltiysk, and Marshal Rokossovsky. The fleet of maritime and rail ferries is operating at almost full capacity, with loading levels nearing one hundred percent. The emphasis is on maximizing throughput while maintaining safety and efficiency across both sea and rail segments.
A substantial portion of cargo traversing the ferries consists of petroleum products, which account for roughly 30% to 50% of total wagon cargo on this line. In scenarios where it makes sense, hydrocarbons may be redirected from ferries to tanker shipments. This strategic rerouting has the potential to unlock faster movement for other classes of cargo and to improve overall transport reliability on the route.
In related remarks, Elena Zerkal, a senior adviser to Ukraine’s energy minister, referenced a dedicated Druzhba pipeline line that continues to Hungary. She suggested there could be developments impacting that line. The topic has historical context—earlier EU attempts to agree on an oil embargo against Russia faced a veto from Budapest. Hungarian authorities described that potential Brussels action as highly consequential, likening it to a drastic, game-changing move. Additional context and analysis were discussed in coverage by Gazet.Ru.