The need for construction of rear port terminals emerged long time ago but the idea was not put into practice. However implementation of a number of projects has started recently. The construction of logistics complexes is carried out by both the companies owing marine terminals as well as those having no direct relation to port business. Experts say that dry docks are to ensure the growth of ports’ throughput due to a decrease of time containers are at the terminals’ territory
2008 February 6
Cargoes go to the rear
The need for construction of rear port terminals emerged long time ago but the idea was not put into practice. However implementation of a number of projects has started recently. The construction of logistics complexes is carried out by both the companies owing marine terminals as well as those having no direct relation to port business. Experts say that dry docks are to ensure the growth of ports’ throughput due to a decrease of time containers are at the terminals’ territory