Magazines — RZD-Partner International — 1 (5) March-May 2006
1 (5) March-May 2006
"IF IT IS TRANSIT, WE'LL MAKE IT COMPETITIVE": "Russia hosts foreign airplanes, in the future we'll welcome trains (the Finnish "Sibelius" has already been calling) and, consequently, river vessels. We ought not to close, but, on the opposite, we should encourage the boost of transportation volumes", assures Igor Levitin, The RF Minister of Transport.DEPENDENT COAL: Lately Russian coal sector has been considered one of the most stable and fast developing, due to high coal prices on the world markets and investment activity of coal producers. Analysts evaluate coal produce at about 282 million tons in 2005.
TO SAVE RUSSIAN SHIPBUILDING: Russia is one of the leading sea powers in the world, historically in possession of a strong merchant, fishery and military fleet. However, by now it has almost lost its leading positions in the sphere of shipping and shipbuilding.
To remain the leader
MAKING BUSINESS IN RUSSIA
Kalmar Industries, a global leader providing container and heavy duty materials handling equipment, automation applications and related services, is a supplier of TransContainer, OAO RZD's affiliate specializing in container transportation and handling, as well as of the biggest container terminals. Managing Director of Kalmar Industries in Russia & CIS Esko Pystynen speaks about the company's experience while entering and exploiting the Russian market.