OREANDA-NEWS. June 07, 2011. OJSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (hereinafter – MMC Norilsk Nickel or the Company) introduced special section of the Company’s Internet site, which is dedicated to transportation and logistics, reported the press-centre of Norilsk Nickel.

The section (http://www.nornik.ru/transport) hosts up-to-date information relating to cargo transportation, including current Company fleet schedule for the corresponding routes (http://www.nornik.ru/transport/shiptrip).

From April – beginning of May and till the end of the winter navigation seasons there is a high demand for cargo transportation to Norilsk Industrial Region. In order to satisfy the demand, MMC Norilsk Nickel promptly amends the fleet schedule with due account for corresponding circumstances. One of the top priorities of trade and transportation logistics is to provide for social stability. Thus, the Company transports various foods, household goods and other socially important cargo along Northern Sea routes.

Equal online access to the necessary data relating to the current fleet schedule improves the transparency and availability of MMC Norilsk Nickel transportation infrastructure for residents and companies of Norilsk Industrial Region. The approach enables additional control and better planning of social goods supply. This shall promote social responsibility of business companies in Norilsk Industrial Region and shall eliminate the grounds for feverish demand and artificially high retail prices.