19 сентября 200814:31
Russian Railways’ soaring tariffs lead to costlier coal
Experts believe Russian electricity consumers will have to bear the burden of unprecedented coal price soaring, which, in its turn, was brought about by Russian Railway Public Company’s increased charges and the greater transportation expenses. What is more, coal producers and coal traders will have to pay much greater fines for any extra load/unload time. In case the unloading is delayed for twenty-four hours, the fine might come to as much as 2,500 RUR per car. A 4,500-ruble fine is imposed on each car that has been returned without getting cleaned. The freight insurance might cost as much