Metinvest has developed a functional logistics scheme and commenced capsize deliveries of iron ore for exports. The first vessel with a freight carrying capacity of 195,000 tons has departed to China.
The second bulk carrier of the similar class is being stowed. This is the first time when the raw materials produced by Metinvest Iron ore Division are shipped for exports in such volumes. Thus, Ukraine has joined the club of countries effecting capsize bulk freights deliveries. The new marketing arrangements have been developed as a part of the Strategy on deliveries diversification and extension of Metinvest Group’s sales markets.
Two-stage method of the bulkers loading has been successfully implemented in the course of the shipping mechanisms development. During the first stage the bulker is loaded at the berths of Odessa region ports. At the second stage the bulker passes to the deep water anchorage in Kerch to accomplish the loading to a full draft.
In November the capesize bulker Kassos Warrior with a freight carrying capacity of 195,000 tons was loaded with iron ore products manufactured by Metinvest enterprises. The bulker departed to China. As of today Mykonos bulker, which is the second vessel of the similar class, is being stowed.
Unfortunately, the infrastructure of Ukrainian ports does not allow loading of the capesize vessels to a full draft at the berth due to the depth restrictions.
Mr. Alexander Vilkul, the Honorary Director of the Iron ore Division, said “This is a real breakthrough for Ukraine, as there have never been any capesize shipments of bulk freights before. As of today, we have achieved the maximum efficiency in the sea exports of iron ore.” (SteelGuru)
Two-stage method of the bulkers loading has been successfully implemented in the course of the shipping mechanisms development. During the first stage the bulker is loaded at the berths of Odessa region ports. At the second stage the bulker passes to the deep water anchorage in Kerch to accomplish the loading to a full draft.
In November the capesize bulker Kassos Warrior with a freight carrying capacity of 195,000 tons was loaded with iron ore products manufactured by Metinvest enterprises. The bulker departed to China. As of today Mykonos bulker, which is the second vessel of the similar class, is being stowed.
Unfortunately, the infrastructure of Ukrainian ports does not allow loading of the capesize vessels to a full draft at the berth due to the depth restrictions.
Mr. Alexander Vilkul, the Honorary Director of the Iron ore Division, said “This is a real breakthrough for Ukraine, as there have never been any capesize shipments of bulk freights before. As of today, we have achieved the maximum efficiency in the sea exports of iron ore.” (SteelGuru)
