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Webinars: FCS strengthens control: navigation seals, currency charts and customs value

Customs authorities are increasing their emphasis on data quality and digital traceability of shipments. Three recent webinars at once — about the delayed determination of the customs value of exports, the launch of the mechanism of navigation seals in the EAEU, and typical errors in currency control standards — show where businesses will lose time and money if they do not rebuild processes. We analyze what exactly is changing and what actions are needed by foreign economic activity companies, l

RWB Media has opened video banners to sellers: videos up to 15 seconds on the main Wildberries slider

1,938 05.02

Marketplaces

Customs inspection in a new way: The Ministry of Finance has fixed deadlines, electronic notifications and recording of results

975 05.02

Customs and International Trade

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

328 05.02

Policy

Virtual fitting on Wildberries has become available to everyone: what will this change for sellers and refunds

1,301 04.02

Marketplaces

September 3: the only REC seminar on the cultural intricacies of working with Saudi Arabia

1,841 04.02

Customs and International Trade

Wildberries has launched the "Men choose" section: quick access to electronics, cars and repairs

1,610 04.02

Marketplaces

Why is the container 2.44×2.59 m: a standard that has been "adjusted" to roads, railways and ports

1,777 04.02

Cargo transportation

Oreshkin outlined 5 trends until 2046: BRICS, platforms and "severe depopulation"

155 02.02

Maxim Oreshkin's speech on "world 2046" is not futurology for the sake of spectacular theses, but an attempt to describe how trade and logistics will change over a long period: the growth of BRICS and the Global South, the power of digital platforms, demographic pressure and the acceleration of technology. For foreign economic activity, the conclusion is simple: the winner is the one who controls the data, payment rails and access to the digital storefront, not just tariffs and routes.

Russia and the UAE consolidate the economic turnaround: the Dubai Business Forum has become a new entry point for transactions

1,205 30.01

Economy

Mishustin: the BRICS' weight in the global economy is growing, the G7's share is decreasing

285 26.01

Economy

IKEA doubles its bet on India: 2.22 billion euros for stores, online and purchases

877 26.01

Economy

Kazakhstan will build 4 pharmaceutical plants for 173 billion tenge and localize 356 drugs

1,429 25.01

Economy

The USN and the director are below the minimum wage: The Federal Tax Service confirmed zero contributions and the cancellation of the RSV

1,912 23.01

Economy

REC strengthens the presence of the Made in Russia brand in China

335 19.01

Economy

The State Duma establishes the Reginveststandard at the federal level

1,518 16.01

Economy

Webinars: FCS strengthens control: navigation seals, currency charts and customs value

1,851 05.02

Customs inspection in a new way: The Ministry of Finance has fixed deadlines, electronic notifications and recording of results

975 05.02

Customs and International Trade

September 3: the only REC seminar on the cultural intricacies of working with Saudi Arabia

1,841 04.02

Customs and International Trade

China's on-site Inspection: why a personal factory audit is more important than any catalogues

699 03.02

Customs and International Trade

Discounted hygiene labeling: SMEs offset 50% of equipment costs

1,726 03.02

Customs and International Trade

The goods of the Union State will be put on state order: the 25%+25% rule and a new mark of origin

1,355 03.02

Customs and International Trade

State support for exports is growing: REC — 1.75 trillion rubles, regions — 2.36 billion, plus grants for certification to enter the BRICS markets

1,907 02.02

Customs and International Trade

EU and India agree on "deal of the decade": what will change for duties and logistics by 2026

1,973 02.02

Customs and International Trade

RWB Media has opened video banners to sellers: videos up to 15 seconds on the main Wildberries slider

1,938 05.02

A new advertising format in the RWB Media account, video banners, has become available to Wildberries sellers. Videos of up to 15 seconds in 16:9 format will be shown in the main slider on the main page of the marketplace in the app and the web version. The format is complemented by advanced analytics, including screening metrics. For sellers, this is a chance to get noticeable traffic, but also a test of the chain's readiness — from product cards to logistics.

Virtual fitting on Wildberries has become available to everyone: what will this change for sellers and refunds

1,301 04.02

Marketplaces

Wildberries has launched the "Men choose" section: quick access to electronics, cars and repairs

1,610 04.02

Marketplaces

The register of large marketplaces in the Russian Federation: thresholds of 100 thousand users and 50 billion rubles

242 02.02

Marketplaces

WB Wallet is being tested on AliExpress CIS: Wildberries is preparing cross-platform payments for a large-scale partnership

1,993 01.02

Marketplaces

Wildberries will launch support for the light industry: shoe manufacturers will have lower fees and storage costs as early as February

1,186 31.01

Marketplaces

Marketplaces will be required to check goods and sellers through state registers: The launch is on October 1, 2026

1,782 30.01

Marketplaces

Wildberries gave sellers AI videos in a minute: "live" photos and video clips are now in the product profile

395 29.01

Marketplaces

BRICS prepares a "bundle" of digital currencies: India promotes CBDC payments for trade and tourism by the 2026 summit

1,426 28.01

The BRICS are discussing the creation of a single payment system based on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs): India is promoting the idea of "linking" national CBDCs for trade and tourism settlements and may take the initiative to the BRICS 2026 summit. This is not a "single currency", but new payment "rails" that will potentially speed up transfers and reduce fees. We analyze the benefits for foreign economic activity and barriers — from interoperability to compliance and clearing.

BRICS discusses "UNIT": a basket of 40% gold and 60% currencies to reduce dependence on the dollar

306 28.01

Currency

China fixes the "strong yuan" below 7 per dollar: betting on a weak USD and a signal to the market before 2026

1,196 27.01

Currency

The BRICS are betting on silver and testing exchanges for strength

1,268 19.01

Currency

Currency control in 2026: what is changing for foreign trade participants

767 16.01

Currency

Silver became the second most expensive asset in the world, overtaking Nvidia

676 30.12

Currency

A strong ruble is questionable: the market predicts a weakening in 2026

2,237 29.12

Currency

Experts predicted that the dollar could rise to ₽96 by the end of 2026

1,696 29.12

Currency

Venezuela, Defense, and Crypto without Euphoria: what is stirring the markets in early 2026

1,830 12.01

Global markets enter 2026 in the "news decides" mode. Geopolitics is once again influencing expectations for oil, defense budgets, and the volatility of individual industries. Against this background, the crypto market looks more restrained, and investors are more likely to discuss the sustainability of business models and the quality of regulation rather than quick X's. The focus of the week is Venezuela, investment risks and a reassessment of market scenarios.

How states became the largest holders of Bitcoin in 2025

2,091 09.01

Cryptocurrency

The year after halving Closed in the red for the first time: Is the Bitcoin Cycle under threat

1,203 08.01

Cryptocurrency

The holiday week increased the pressure on Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, while XRP and Solana held their gains

422 06.01

Cryptocurrency

Tokenized shares have arrived in TON: Apple and Tesla can now be stored directly in the wallet

1,387 29.12

Cryptocurrency

The Central Bank will allow the purchase of cryptocurrencies by unqualified investors

381 26.12

Cryptocurrency

Stock trading has become available in all TON wallets without brokers.

831 20.12

Cryptocurrency

Brazil's Largest bank Advises investing up to 3% of the portfolio in Bitcoin

1,801 15.12

Cryptocurrency

Why is the container 2.44×2.59 m: a standard that has been "adjusted" to roads, railways and ports

1,777 04.02

The size of the container is not a "historical accident", but an engineering compromise for the global infrastructure. The width of 2,438 m and height of 2,591 m are fixed by ISO standards, so that the container can pass the sea, port, railway and road equally confidently without special permits. And the 20/40-foot lengths are the math of docking so that the fasteners and corner points match during transportation and stacking. As a result, containerization has made logistics cheaper not by magic

The North—South corridor has gained 26.9 million tons: why the southern route is becoming the backbone of Russia's foreign economic activity

398 02.02

Cargo transportation

NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost

857 30.01

Cargo transportation

Russia accelerates Chennai–Vladivostok corridor: a bet on trade and logistics with the South of India

740 28.01

Cargo transportation

Fast delivery in 2026: why 10-15 days have become unattainable

2,091 15.01

Cargo transportation

Air delivery from Asia in 2026: where importers are losing money

1,689 15.01

Cargo transportation

Container rates are rising without demand: carriers are accelerating the market

928 14.01

Cargo transportation

The air cargo market is moving away from long contracts: a bet on flexibility

657 12.01

Cargo transportation

Putin and the UAE leader in the Kremlin: Iran, Ukraine and trade — what it means for foreign economic activity and logistics

328 05.02

The talks between Russia and the UAE in the Kremlin on January 29 became a conversation not only about politics, but also about the risks that directly affect foreign economic activity. The agenda includes the escalation around Iran, diplomatic efforts in Ukraine and the development of trade and investment cooperation. For logistics, this means one thing: the Middle East is becoming a key hub for routes and settlements, and the cost of errors in compliance and insurance will increase.

Madagascar has enlisted the support of South Africa for the status of a BRICS partner — the application may be considered at the summit in India.

1,954 24.01

Policy

Russia supports Thailand's entry into BRICS

652 19.01

Policy

The Foreign Ministry said that BRICS has no plans to become an international organization.

853 07.01

Policy

Russia and Africa have agreed on a cooperation plan until 2029

1,949 05.01

Policy

Ethiopia and India announce strategic partnership

1,231 05.01

Policy

Putin and the Iranian president discussed energy and transport in a telephone conversation

1,978 31.12

Policy

BRICS, SCO and the African Union are shaping the architecture of a new multipolar world

221 24.12

Policy

Tatarstan launches logocomplex for Russian Federation—China containers: betting on the Volga and multimodality

471 03.02

Tatarstan plans to fully launch its logistics complex in 2026. Deng Xiaoping is a container transportation site between Russia and China. The project fits into the region's strategy: strengthening multimodality, developing inland waterways and turning the Sviyazhsky junction into a hub where the railway, autologistics and the river-sea route converge. For foreign economic activity, this means new opportunities in terms of speed, cost and sustainability of supply chains.

Port of Santos is looking for investors and technology: Brazil is preparing a new generation BRICS hub

990 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

A permanent multilateral border crossing point will be opened in the port of Mariupol.

1,853 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Integrated logistics in Russia is gaining momentum: demand has increased by 30% since the beginning of the year

1,121 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

10 hours difference: how the speed of delivery affects revenue and customer loyalty

1,996 26.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Container terminals near Moscow under attack: businesses complain about strict regulations

1,760 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Container turnover of global ports reached 928 million TEU: an increase of 7% in 2024

1,941 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Maximum transshipment: The Far East is the leader in terms of rates in Russian ports

1,809 01.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Full EDI from 2026: closing documents will be “collapsed” in the UPD — otherwise reconciliation and accounting will begin to break

1,648 30.01

If the company does maintain a full EDI, 2026 makes the UPD the center of closing documents: separate electronic invoices/acts in the previous formats go away, and the "separate" scheme quickly creates reconciliation gaps and slows down the closing of periods. This is especially painful on marketplaces: there are a lot of operations and adjustments, and any mistake in the primary instantly turns into suspended amounts and chaos in accounting. The solution is the process owner, a single registry,

Russia accelerates the introduction of AI: automation of public administration and business is reaching a new level

981 21.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

A single GOST on digital labeling may be introduced in Russia and the EAEU by 2027.

669 13.12

EDI and IT in Logistics

India creates a new generation of safe zinc-ion batteries with a record service life

1,930 29.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

BRICS countries launch AI Success Hub Platform to share the best AI solutions

595 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

Delivertwo: meeting with Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis and talking about the future of global trade

527 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia launches national digital platform GosLog: a single window for all logistics

2,157 18.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

Iran has proposed to Russia a joint project on mutual recognition of electronic signatures

1,885 12.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

China blocks "almost new" cars to Russia: 500 cars are stuck at the border due to the 180-day rule

1,585 03.02

China began to crack down more harshly on the scheme by which new cars were exported as used: a large batch of cars for Russian buyers was detained at the border in Suifenhe. It is based on the "180 days" rule and increased control over the export of "zero used goods". For the market, this means increased risks of gray imports, longer deadlines, and a gradual shift to more transparent supply chains.

China has updated car market records: 34 million cars per year and exports above 7 million

1,756 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

815 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

758 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,212 15.12

Commercial vehicles

Ads for the sale of devices to reduce tolls for heavy trucks have been banned in Russia.

873 26.11

Commercial vehicles

Delo Group of Companies is considering launching a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk

876 25.11

Commercial vehicles

Carriers are leaving the market en masse: cost is breaking records, and tariffs have collapsed

1,980 19.11

Commercial vehicles

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China blocks "almost new" cars to Russia: 500 cars are stuck at the border due to the 180-day rule

1,585 03.02

Commercial vehicles

China's on-site Inspection: why a personal factory audit is more important than any catalogues

699 03.02

Catalogs and beautiful product cards rarely show the actual level of production in China, especially in metal products, where tolerances, raw materials, coating and quality control are crucial. Therefore, a visit to the factory remains the fastest way to check the supplier, see the processes with your own eyes and agree on the details: improvements, volumes, packaging and branding. A personal audit transforms a delivery from a “risk” into a manageable project — and this is exactly what we are re

Customs and International Trade

Tatarstan launches logocomplex for Russian Federation—China containers: betting on the Volga and multimodality

471 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Discounted hygiene labeling: SMEs offset 50% of equipment costs

1,726 03.02

It is becoming easier and cheaper for manufacturers of personal care products to enter labeling: the CRPT compensates for 50% of equipment costs. You can apply from February 2 to July 31, 2026, but only for SMEs registered with Honest Sign. Against the background of the labeling experiment until August 31, 2026, this solution can accelerate the digitalization of small industries and reduce the risks of counterfeiting in the supply chain.

Customs and International Trade

The goods of the Union State will be put on state order: the 25%+25% rule and a new mark of origin

1,355 03.02

In the Union State, a category of "goods of the Union State" is being created — with a separate mark of origin and the prospect of admission to public procurement. The key condition is at least 25% of the value added in Russia and at least 25% in Belarus. For businesses, this means a new motivation to deepen cooperation, build provable provenance, and rebuild supply chains to meet the requirements of government inquiry.

Customs and International Trade

The North—South corridor has gained 26.9 million tons: why the southern route is becoming the backbone of Russia's foreign economic activity

398 02.02

The drop in turnover on familiar routes after the peaks of 2021 has shown that logistics is no longer guaranteed "by default". Against this background, the North—South MTK is rapidly turning from an alternative into a strategic axis of foreign economic activity: cargo traffic along the corridor increased to 26.9 million tons in 2024, and the railway component exceeded 12.9 million tons. We look at what's behind the growth, where the bottlenecks are, and how businesses can integrate the southern

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How to check a company in the BRICS countries before starting cooperation

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How an accountant can make a payment in USDT: accounting, taxes and risks

1,696 18.10

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Growth strategy: how not to ruin a company after the first breakthrough

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736 17.10

The usual methods of international settlements in foreign economic activity no longer work. SWIFT and the dollar are no longer reliable instruments, and payments get stuck for weeks. What replaced them? We're looking into why simple solutions like replacing the dollar with the yuan or switching to crypto haven't become a panacea, and what the new, flexible cross-border payment system that businesses will have to live with looks like.

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Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank

562 05.10

Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.

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