Live crab exports through St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport exceed 280 tonnes, nearly tripling year-on-year
The Northwest Customs Administration of Russia reported on October 20 that since late July, 47 batches of live crab totaling more than 280 tonnes have been exported under the supervision of the Pulkovo Airport customs post in St. Petersburg, with export volume nearly tripling year-on-year, mainly destined for East Asian countries.
The Northwest Customs Administration of Russia reported on October 20 that since the beginning of this year, the number of live crab exported abroad through St. Petersburg Pulkovo Airport has grown substantially, exceeding 280 tonnes.
The Pulkovo customs post has supervised a total of 47 batches of live crab exported from the Eurasian Economic Union customs territory since late July, weighing more than 280 tonnes. The Northwest Customs Administration told Fishnews that the quantity of this commodity shipped through the St. Petersburg air gateway has nearly tripled.
According to the Northwest Customs Administration, the live crab is properly packaged in special foam boxes equipped with cooling gel, with supplies mainly destined for East Asian countries.
Sergei Bolotov, head of the Pulkovo customs post, said the customs authorities make every effort to ensure the goods remain fresh and reach consumers in a timely manner, and therefore prioritize customs supervision for cargo with short shelf lives.
Fishnews previously reported that live crab from the Northern Basin continues to be supplied to Asian markets.