Rotterdam in top Russian container trade

In 2010, the port of Rotterdam handled 445,530 TEU in the direct trade with Russia, 57% more than in 2009. (1). It surpassed the port of Hamburg, traditional market leader, which handled 440,000 TEU in 2010. (2)
Before 2010, the difference between the two ports amounted to 40 to 50%.
Although Rotterdam realised the highest growth percentage, in absolute numbers Bremen/Bremerhaven is in the lead now, with 467,000 TEU.
In normal circumstances it is likely that Hamburg catches up again in 2011. When the difficult market situation leads to consolidation of liner operations again, as in 2009-2010, the chances for other ports to keep their position are likely to improve.

Containers directly to/from Russia (in TEU)

Rotterdam Hamburg Bremen/Bremerhaven
2007 352,000 732,000 381,000
2008 405,000 725,000 484,000
2009 283,000 329,000 391,000
2010 446,000 440,000 467,000

In 2010 Russia stepped up one position, to the 7th, in the ‘Rotterdam container top 10’.

The growing importance of Rotterdam for containers to and from Russia is illustrated and emphasized by the first international presentation, of the new Ust-Luga container terminal, taking place in Rotterdam. September 28, Mr. Egor Govorukhin, Vice President, Sales & Marketing of National Container Company, the largest container terminal operator of Russia, informed the port business community. The terminal is situated along deep water and is less ice sensitive as compared to St. Petersburg. The starting capacity of the terminal is 440,000 TEU and can be extended to 3 million TEU. (PortofRotterdam)

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