Olya seaport is located in the Limanskiy district on the shore of one of the largest branches of the Volga - Bakhtemir. The distance from the city of Astrakhan is approximately one hundred and twenty kilometers. The construction of the port of Olya began in the nineties of the twentieth century, after the government issued an official decision on the revival of the Russian fleet on the Caspian Sea.
A few years later, in 1997, this port began to process more than 400 tons of various cargoes for each calendar year. For the delivery of goods, a special access road was equipped, which allowed to significantly reduce the cost of delivery and handling. During the construction of the port, the road was connected to the R-216 and R-215 highways.
Since 2006, the port began to process more than two million tons of the most diverse cargo. According to experts, by 2020 the port of Olya will be able to handle more than ten million tons of cargo annually.
The main activity
The port purposefully specializes in transporting various types of cargo. Transportation of materials is carried out all year round. In addition, vehicles and trains are involved in freight deliveries. Due to this, the goods can be delivered to the Caspian Sea from anywhere in the Russian Federation in the shortest possible time.
The main transportations are carried out to the Caspian countries (Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Iran), as well as to India and Pakistan. The most popular cargo delivery directions: Baku, Aktau, Atyrau and Anzali. A vessel of any tonnage can moor to the Astrakhan port of Olya during stormy weather. In addition, the port has a repair shop and a supply base. Today there are nine berths with a depth of up to five meters. Foreign ships can also be accepted at the port, as customs inspection works here.
Transport
The port of Olya is connected with the federal highway Astrakhan - Makhachkala, through which passenger transportation is carried out daily. At the beginning of the twentieth century, the port established a ferry service, which functioned properly until 2012. Then it was closed for reconstruction.
In 2001, the port of Olya in Astrakhan began to carry out cargo and passenger transportation along the railway line. Short deadlines were allocated for the construction of railways in order to ensure constant supplies. Management did not delay the financing.
In the summer of 2014, the grand opening of the Yandyki branch, the port of Olya, took place. However, after the construction was completed, the station was unable to cope with the flow of goods, which hindered the operation of the Astrakhan hub. The average downtime of the trains varies between 13-15 days from the moment of receipt.
How to deliver cargo to the port?
The most economical ways of delivering cargo through the port of Olya are by road and rail. The latter are implemented on the federal highway Astrakhan - Makhachkala. Railway transport provides transportation from Yandyki station and is escorted to the port railway station. Using this method, you can transfer a large amount of cargo in a short time, which is very important now.
Physico-geographical characteristics of the port
The formation of the relief is a key factor for the delivery of goods to the Caspian Sea. In ancient times, this area was flooded, but gradually the water receded, which led to the formation of a plain. One of the main features of the area are the Barovsky hillocks.
Soil and climate
The territory of the seaport consists mainly of semi-desert soil. To grow rural products, it will be necessary to additionally fertilize the earth with black soil. In addition, the soil in the port has a sandy structure in some places.
In the port of Olya, a temperate continental climate predominates. In warmer seasons, drought can be observed. There are constant winds on the territory, which is typical for this area. Due to constant winds, dust and sand accumulate there. The arid period begins in July and lasts until mid-September, due to the small amount of precipitation.
Autumn does not leave a large amount of rainfall. Winter is moderate, but the first frosts occur already in early November. The climate on the territory of the port is often unstable, because of which severe frosts can suddenly turn into a thaw and vice versa.
