Dhaka, Aug. 28 -- The port is intended for receiving process equipment for the construction and further operation of the power plant, including the delivery of fresh fuel.

The port on Padma river is operating normally, receiving both construction cargo and process equipment, Russian nuclear energy firm Rosatom said in a statement on Friday.

Main components of the Reactor Compartment of Unit 1, such as VVER-1200 reactor pressure vessel, four steam generators and polar crane, will be delivered to the construction site this year through this cargo terminal, said SG Lastochkin, vice president and director of the Rooppur NPP construction project.

Transportation of large oversized cargo for the plant will be transported by sea from St Peters...