Ust-Luga Container Terminal

ULCT is the first Russia’s container terminal developed in the deep sea port that has unique advantages as compared to the other terminals of the North-West Russia. ULCT is located outside the urban area so that the terminal’s operation and development are not restricted by the infrastructure and ecological factors.

ULCT will be developed in three phases. The terminal's first phase was completed at the end of November, 2011. ULCT will reach its ultimate capacity of 3M TEU by 2025 and will become the largest and the most technologically advanced facility in Russia and Eastern Europe. Putting it into operation will provide the handling capacity essential for supporting the growth of Russian foreign trade and decrease the dependence of Russian consignees on the ports of Finland and the Baltic states.

Key figures:

	Phase I	Full development
Total area, ha	40	140
Quay length, m	440	1700
Depth alongside, m	13,5	16
Storage capacity, TEU	15000	78700
Reefer plugs, TEU	2000	6000
Throughput capacity, TEU	440 000	2 850 000
Vessel capasity, TEU	2500	6000

ULCT key advantages as compared to St.Petersburg port:

• Ternimal’s performance and development are not restricted by factors of the urban infranstucture and ecology.

• Ice conditions are softer, ice period is shorter by approximately 2 months;

• The voyage time between main ports of transshipment in Northern Europe and Ust-Luga is shorter by 24-48 hours;

• Separate ways for inbound and outbound traffic;

• No waiting time for container vessels due to priority for passenger ships and tankers.