"Karelian pellet" for the first time put a batch of iron ore pellets in Brazil
"Karelian pellet" for the first time put a batch of iron ore pellets in Brazil
Karelsky Okatysh, a leading plant for the production and processing of iron ore
in Russia (part of JSC "Severstal"), for the first time in its history put party
iron ore pellets in Brazil. The volume of 100 thousand tons is intended
the largest Brazilian steel company - Compahia Siderurgica
Nacioal (CSN).
"Among the entire product range in Karelian pellet, the most
suitable for the production of CSN steel weak base ofljusovannyh pellets. We
jointly worked through the possibility of their use in charges of blast furnaces
the CSN. I'm very happy with the first shipment of products beginning
of further mutually beneficial cooperation", – said General Director
"Karelian Okatysh" and "Alcon" Maxim Vorobyov.
the Agreement between the "Karelian Okatysh" and the CSN - the implementation of
the strategy of diversification of sales.
"it is imperative For us to expand the geography of supply of pellets without compromising
the rate of return that we earn on the key areas, as well as
to get feedback from new customers for development of products and services.
Delivery to Brazil is a priceless experience for our development and entering new
markets", – said the head of supply chain management and sales of raw materials
Directorate for raw materials and procurement at Severstal Pavel Nekhvoroshch.
Before you get to the customer, the pellets have a long way to go. From
the products are sent Kostomuksha to the Finnish port of Kokkola and from there to the port
unloading Sepetiba in Rio de Janeiro. Previously the most exotic export
directions for "Karelian pellet" was UAE, Trinidad and Tobago.