The abnormal heat put on the way of Russian stevedoring companies - especially those engaged in transshipment of coal a new trial, that has already become a tradition - freezing of cargo. Due to this problem the railcars are idling, the railway approaches are in traffic jams, and Russian Railways JSC introduces conventional embargo. In order not to let this situation repeat from year to year, stevedoring companies need to deal seriously with the replacement of outdated equipment and technology. The investment program of Vostochny Port JSC has this particular aim in preparation for winter.