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28.03.2024

For the Second Consecutive Year, Delo Group’s Grain Terminal Has Been Recognized as the Best Stevedoring Company for Grain Transshipment

DeloPorts’ KSK grain terminal (part of Delo Group’s stevedoring holding) has been named the best stevedoring company for grain transshipment for the second consecutive year having wone the competition of the Association of Sea Trade Ports (ASTP). The winners were announced on March 28 at the ASTP conference in Saint Petersburg

Experts evaluated the terminal based on the volume and dynamics of cargo turnover, customer service, the range of services provided, financial performance, and investments.

Moreover, KSK grain terminal was awarded the best maritime stevedoring company in Rosmorrechflot’s “Industry Leader” contest. Held since 2013 among Russian commercial organizations in maritime and river transport, the contest features 17 categories.

“The achievements of Delo Group’s terminals have been recognized by the industry community, as evidenced by KSK terminal’s victory. We plan to expand the terminal’s capacity to 10.5 million tons, improve infrastructure and services, continuing to provide the best conditions for our clients”, noted Igor Yakovenko, CEO of DeloPorts.

Since 2006, when the KSK terminal was built from scratch, Delo Group has been handling grain transshipment in Novorossiysk. Over $500 million has been invested in its development, quickly making it the largest in the region. Last year, grain transshipment for export reached a record 8.2 million tons, 37% more than the same period the previous year. The group continually expands the capacities of its terminals in Southern Russia, creating new opportunities for Russian exports.

Since 2005, ASTP, by the mandate of the federal agency for maritime and river transport (Rosmorrechflot), has been holding the “Best Stevedoring Company” competition. The goal is to identify Russian stevedoring companies that achieve the best performance in their work and to share their experience with other port stevedoring companies in Russia.