Magazines — RZD-Partner International — 2 (6) June - August 2006
2 (6) June - August 2006
USING ONE GAUGE: Many experts believe that in the near future Russia can become Finland's largest trade partner. Naturally,the transport sector, including railway, occupies one of the key positions in the process.RUSSIAN TIMBER: RAW MATERIAL OR PRODUCT?: Russian timber transportation is on the rise nowadays. However, the tendency may turn out to be a temporary one, since timber producers face the growth of prices for energy carriers and raw timber, as well as tariff increase on transportation. Consequently, in the near future timber transportation volume can significantly reduce in Russia.
LOST ON THEIR OWN FIELD: The Board of OAO RZD set a target to increase their loading volume by 2.8% in 2006. However, in the first quarter of 2006, transportation volume increased by 1.4% only; thus, in the second quarter the task was corrected.
Kotka and Hamina Grasped Leadership
RUSSIA AND FINLAND: / COOPERATION IN TRANSPORT SPHERE
Ports of Kotka and Hamina tell us a modern-day story of success. It is no wonder that these fast growing enterprises are not threatened in the least by their Russian competitors in the Baltic region. Their key strategy is to provide good service with reasonable value for money. Their developed infrastructure and equal approach to every client and partner are other reasons why customers keep coming back.