The Serbian Ports Management Agency reported today that there has been a ten percent increase in cargo transshipment on Serbian rivers during the first three months of this year, totaling 3.7 million tons.
Gravel, sand, and stone aggregates were the most frequently transshipped goods, constituting 32 percent of the total volume. Oil and petroleum products followed closely with a 16.5 percent share, while other bulk cargoes like mineral fertilizers and industrial salt accounted for 11.8 percent.
Grains held the fourth position, representing 11.2 percent of the total transshipment, while coal ranked fifth with a 10.5 percent share.
Notably, there was significant growth in grain transshipment, reaching 412,000 tons during the first quarter of this year, a substantial increase compared to the 31,000 tons recorded in the same period of 2023.
The surge in transshipment of gravel, sand, and stone aggregates, up by 56 percent compared to last year’s first quarter, can be attributed to ongoing infrastructure projects led by the Serbian government.
On the international passenger front, there were 24 cruise ship arrivals and 3,509 passengers recorded by April 1st. Belgrade saw the most arrivals at nine, followed by Novi Sad with six, Golubac with five, and Donji Milanovac with four.
Expectations for the current nautical season are optimistic, with an anticipated ten percent increase in passenger numbers, bringing the total to 200,000 tourists visiting Serbia via cruise ships.
