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The border with China will open in February: the Federal Customs Service announced the dates of the closure of checkpoints for the Lunar New Year
The border with China will open in February: the Federal Customs Service announced the dates of the closure of checkpoints for the Lunar New Year
1,441 06.02
The Federal Customs Service warned about a change in the operating mode of checkpoints on the border with China in February 2026 due to the Lunar New Year. Several destinations will be closed for 3-5 days, which may cause queues, downtime, and warehouse congestion after opening. We tell you which transitions will be paused and how the business of foreign economic activity can adjust the delivery schedule in advance.
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Why is the container 2.44×2.59 m: a standard that has been "adjusted" to roads, railways and ports
1,781 04.02
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The North—South corridor has gained 26.9 million tons: why the southern route is becoming the backbone of Russia's foreign economic activity
410 02.02
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NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost
859 30.01
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Russia accelerates Chennai–Vladivostok corridor: a bet on trade and logistics with the South of India
742 28.01
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Fast delivery in 2026: why 10-15 days have become unattainable
Fast delivery in 2026: why 10-15 days have become unattainable
2,137 15.01
Logistical delays between China and Russia have ceased to be a temporary problem and will form a new business norm in 2026. Increased customs control, congested borders and the approach of the Chinese New Year make delivery in 10-15 days almost unattainable. For sellers, this means reviewing deadlines, budgets, and the entire procurement strategy, otherwise the risks of losses increase many times over.
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Air delivery from Asia in 2026: where importers are losing money
Air delivery from Asia in 2026: where importers are losing money
1,693 15.01
Air transportation from Asia in 2026 remains one of the key import tools, but mistakes in choosing routes and tariffs are increasingly leading to overpayments. Market experts point out that speed is no longer equal to efficiency, and success depends on a sound logistics strategy and an understanding of the current configuration of the aviation market.
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Container rates are rising without demand: carriers are accelerating the market
Container rates are rising without demand: carriers are accelerating the market
933 14.01
At the beginning of 2026, spot rates for container shipments from Asia increased sharply, but analysts consider this growth to be artificial. Carriers are trying to stabilize revenues amid weak demand and excess capacity.
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The air cargo market is moving away from long contracts: a bet on flexibility
The air cargo market is moving away from long contracts: a bet on flexibility
657 12.01
The air cargo market ended 2025 with an increase in volumes, but with a sharp shift towards short-term contracts and spot rates. Analysts record the refusal of participants from long-term guarantees in favor of flexibility.
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Ministry of Finance: Russian Railways financial plan will allow maintaining stability with debt growth
Ministry of Finance: Russian Railways financial plan will allow maintaining stability with debt growth
1,461 12.01
The Russian Ministry of Finance believes that the shortened financial plan and investment program of Russian Railways for 2026 will allow the company to maintain financial stability, despite the growing debt burden and lower capital investments.
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Belarus expands exports: supplies through the ports of the Russian Federation have reached the "far arc"
Belarus expands exports: supplies through the ports of the Russian Federation have reached the "far arc"
1,933 10.01
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China has set a record: 216.5 billion parcels delivered in 2025
China has set a record: 216.5 billion parcels delivered in 2025
1,898 09.01
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Non-standard cargo 2025: blades, water parks and complex logistics
Non-standard cargo 2025: blades, water parks and complex logistics
1,698 09.01
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Transport hubs are named as a key driver of the development of the Russian economy
Transport hubs are named as a key driver of the development of the Russian economy
1,905 09.01
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The Ministry of Industry and Trade will increase the financing of the program for the development of new international logistics routes
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will increase the financing of the program for the development of new international logistics routes
1,146 25.12
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will increase the financing of the program for the development of new international logistics routes. In 2026, the focus will be on links with Latin America and Africa, and the volume of state support for exporters will increase.
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China has commissioned the world's first smart supertanker powered by methanol
1,593 24.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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Shortage of personnel in logistics: the market is facing a systemic crisis
634 19.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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Logistics in Russia is rapidly moving to multimodal routes
2,122 19.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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For the first time, Russian Railways Logistics sent containers along the western branch of the North-South Railway
1,269 18.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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Why is loading on Russian Railways falling and what does this mean for cargo owners?
539 18.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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Freight transportation in Russia will rise in price by up to 18% in 2026
724 18.12
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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The Ministry of Transport predicts an increase in the capacity of Russian ports by more than 200 million tons by 2030
314 25.11
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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Russian Railways reaches a new record: cargo shipments with China increased to 155 million tons
2,097 24.11
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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China has reduced the passage of trucks: Kazakhstan is faced with a transport collapse at the border
1,459 20.11
После резкого падения импорта из Китая в марте-апреле, с мая возник отложенный спрос на доставку и бизнес столкнулся с «овербукингом».
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1,401 23.10
Finding a partner in China is easy. It's harder to make sure he doesn't disappear with your cargo or send you a thimble-sized hat. The problem is that the Chinese and I have a different understanding of "good" and "bad." This article is a practical guide to checking Chinese counterparties, based on real—world experience, not theory.