  SCR transports 201.2 mln tons of cargo in January 2013 February 22, 2013 - 11:21 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In January 2013 South Caucasus Railway transported 201.2 thousand tons of cargo, 4.8% more than planned for the first month of the year. In January rail export reached 27.5 thousand tons, growing by 32.2% than the planned target. The volume of freight in import reached 71.1 thousand tons which is higher than the planned target by 1.9%. In local rail traffic 102.6 thousand tons of cargo were transported (up 1.3%) in January 2013. The railway is gradually increasing its key performance indicators, including the volume of freight traffic. Boosting the reliability of the railway infrastructure has reduced the delivery time, improving the reliability of transportation, reducing the risk of cargo loss or damage, the company’s press service reported.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news European Parliament to discuss repression in Azerbaijan  The European Parliament will discuss repression of civil society in Azerbaijan on April 24PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE.Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed. |
