The year 2025 has become significant for the Russian cargo transportation market in terms of working with non-standard and technically complex cargoes. Transport and logistics companies are increasingly faced with project transportation, where engineering route preparation, precise interaction with government agencies and a high level of operational control are becoming key success factors.
One of the most difficult international projects was the transportation of components for the water park from Turkey to Kogalym, carried out by the Business Lines Group of companies. The route with a length of more than 5.5 thousand kilometers ran through the territory of Georgia and was characterized by a high degree of logistical complexity. In addition to the significant volume of cargo, its fragility became a critical factor: most of the elements were made of fiberglass and required special fastening and protection conditions.
Despite these limitations, the logistics team managed to ensure delivery strictly on time and without damage, which became an example of the growing competence of Russian carriers in the non-standard cargo segment.
The company's portfolio also includes other atypical projects, including the delivery of a racing car for an exhibition in Zhengzhou, China, and the transportation of a switchboard for an exhibition in Tashkent. These cases demonstrate the expansion of geography and complexity of the tasks that Russian logistics operators are taking on today.
The non-standard transportation segment also affects the domestic market. The Skif-Cargo Federal company fulfilled the order of a large chain retailer for the delivery of a batch of slot machines with a crane for capturing soft toys. The devices were distributed among stores in eight Russian cities, including Volgograd, Krasnodar, Perm, Rostov-on-Don and Chelyabinsk. The project required precise coordination of supplies and compliance with the deadlines for equipment commissioning.
Engineering challenges also accompanied the transportation of a part of the wind turbine blade, performed by NC Logistic. The dimensions of the cargo, comparable to the length of three standard vans, made it impossible to move along a number of sections of federal highways. In some cases, vehicles were forced to follow country roads through a field, and each maneuver was carried out only after coordination with traffic police units.
Courier services also record an increase in the number of non-standard individual shipments. In 2025, such orders included a paraglider, a wooden bag with a clasp, specialized medicines, and even a milking bucket. This reflects the expansion of logistics scenarios and customer confidence in carriers in solving atypical tasks.
Experts note that in 2026, the transport and logistics sector will face an increase in the total cost of transportation by about 12 percent. The main factors will be an increase in fuel and repair costs, as well as investments in the mandatory introduction of an electronic bill of lading and the upgrade of freight forwarders' equipment. Under these conditions, it is design and non-standard transportation that can become a growth area for companies capable of offering integrated engineering solutions.
