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UNLOCODERU DUD
CountryRussia
Water BodyKara Sea; Arctic Ocean
SizeMedium
TypeRiver (Natural)
Channel Depth6.4 m
Lat69.4000
Lng86.1667
Classificationspecialised_202606
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About This Seaport
Dudinka functions as the dedicated shipping port of mining and metals group Nornickel, a highly specialised industrial terminal on the lower Yenisei River in the Russian Arctic. Nickel, copper, cobalt, coal and ore arrive by rail from Norilsk and are loaded for transport along the Northern Sea Route to Murmansk and at times directly to Western Europe. Throughput is around 4.5 million tonnes a year, moved largely by Nornickel's own fleet of ice-class container vessels that operate year-round between Dudinka, Murmansk and Arkhangelsk. This is not an open container or liner port for third-party shippers but a largely captive industrial facility; publicly bookable liner services are not confirmed. Operations are suspended each early summer when flooding and ice break-up at the Yenisei estuary halt loading. Western European direct services are heavily constrained by sanctions imposed on Russia. The region offers virtually no alternative ports; Western shippers handling Arctic flows tend to rely on Murmansk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dudinka?▼
The UN/LOCODE of Dudinka is RU DUD. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.
Where is the port of Dudinka located?▼
The port of Dudinka is located in Russia (Kara Sea; Arctic Ocean).
What is the size of the port Dudinka?▼
Dudinka is a Medium harbor of type River (Natural).
What is the channel depth of Dudinka?▼
The channel depth of Dudinka is 6.4 meters.
Location & Weather
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69.40000, 86.16667
Channel depth: 6.4 m
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