Yakutia's Boom Through the Jalinada - Mohé Railway Corridor
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Yakutia is gearing up for a game-changing opportunity with the impending construction of the Jalinada - Mohé international transport corridor, working hand-in-hand with the upcoming transport transition. This move will likely give the republic a significant edge, paving the way to the Asian-Pacific market.
In a recent interview with "Yakutia.Info," Vladimir Miroshnik, Deputy General Director of JSC "RZD" for personnel and social issues, shed light on the looming insufficiency of the Trans-Siberian and Baikal-Amur Mainline railways to handle the escalating cargo flow, an issue that hampers the growth of cargo transportation volumes.
"The key to unlocking this challenge lies in establishing a fresh logistics route for exporting goods from Russia to China via the Jalinada - Mohé transport corridor", Vladimir Petrovich elucidated.
Following the President of Russia's order on May 25, 2023 (No. Pr-1075), the Yakutia government is diligently working on refurbishing the previously operational mixed checkpoint Jalinada and restoring the Skovorodino - Reynevo railway line.
Vasilii Shimokhin, the Head of "Yakutia Railways," explained the implications of these developments during a press conference last Monday. According to him, the railway bridge approximately shaves off 500 kilometers from Neryungri to China.
- A coal train to China is estimated to reach its destination in one and a half days. Open containers will be used for cargo transportation. For Yakutia, this marks the opening to the Asian-Pacific market. Initially, we're looking at transporting up to 5 million tons of cargo, with a peak of up to 20 million tons. On our side, it primarily concerns Yakutia's indigenous resources, mainly coal. Some coal enterprises have already compiled preliminary agreements for 3.8 million tons. Additionally, it encompasses iron ore, almost a ready-made industrial concentrate, gold ore concentrates, tin, and even liquefied natural gas and products from the forest industry - Shimokhin commented.
Shimokhin projects that the project will take four years to complete. This week, representatives of "Yakutia Railways" will discuss the project details with Chinese partners in Harbin.
It is reported that in 2024, the company transported cargo amounting to 8.26 million, representing a 106% fulfillment of the plan and a 108% increase compared to 2023.
Expectant benefits for Yakutia include:
- Economic advancement: Forging a direct connection with China could boost Yakutia's economy through increased trade, primarily focusing on its exclusive resources like timber, minerals, and commodities.
- Job creation: The construction and operation of the railway can create new job opportunities in various sectors, such as construction, transportation, and logistics.
- Infrastructure evolution: The project may spur broader infrastructure development beyond the railway, encompassing transportation, energy, and telecommunications improvements.
- Increased competitiveness: Improved connectivity could make Yakutian goods more competitive on the international market, particularly in terms of transportation cost reductions and faster delivery times.
By connecting Yakutia to key markets like China, the railway can stimulate economic growth, generate job opportunities, nurture infrastructure development, and enhance the region's global competitiveness.
- Constructing the Jalinada - Mohé transport corridor, in partnership with the evolving transport transition, presents a promising opportunity for Yakutia to leverage the fresh logistics route for exporting goods to China, particularly indigenous resources like coal, iron ore, gold ore concentrates, tin, liquefied natural gas, and products from the forest industry.
- Owing to the potential transport of up to 20 million tons of cargo after completion, the railway project is expected to foster economic growth, create job opportunities, trigger broader infrastructure development, and enhance Yakutia's competitiveness in international markets, notably finance and industry sectors.
