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Container rates are rising again due to tensions in the Middle East

Global container rates continue to rise amid tensions in the Middle East and additional costs for carriers. Routes from China to the United States are becoming more expensive, and the market is preparing for a new round of fuel surcharges and tariff revisions.

Iran's ports keep the cargo rhythm without pause

184 01.04

Cargo transportation

Maputo Port strengthens its position amid bottlenecks in Durban

1,898 31.03

Cargo transportation

Russia and China have dramatically expanded the list of dangerous goods for road transport

1,630 31.03

Transportation for legal entities

Wildberries' New offer hits Sellers' cash register

137 31.03

Marketplaces

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

1,961 31.03

Commercial vehicles

Rosatom and DP World are changing the situation in container logistics

339 31.03

Cargo transportation

RWB increases digital capacity for peak loads

1,168 30.03

Marketplaces

India and Russia enter a new trading benchmark

338 30.03

India and Russia confirm the goal of increasing the volume of bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. The main focus is now shifting from political declarations to practice: the parties need to remove non-tariff restrictions and speed up business routes.

Brazil: diesel risk has increased, imports are putting pressure on ports and logistics

2,033 25.03

Economy

Brazil wants to reset ICMS on diesel imports: a blow to logistics costs

1,983 23.03

Economy

The Ministry of Finance proposed VAT on foreign goods with MP: 7%→14%→22%

1,543 21.03

Economy

The abolition of subsidies in China triggers a rise in prices for solar panels

2,287 13.03

Economy

China promises to increase imports from Central Asia

1,766 13.03

Economy

The Growth Platform will support the "Create OURS" contest

1,272 12.03

Economy

Brent plunged below $100 after an intraday surge to $119

1,132 10.03

Economy

The Ministry of Finance tightens VAT controls for imports from the EAEU

1,649 30.03

The Ministry of Finance is proposing a new mechanism for calculating VAT on imports of goods from the EAEU at low prices. The idea is to calculate the tax from the market value range and close the underpayment scheme for sensitive product categories.

China accelerates trade through Hainan Port

1,108 30.03

Customs and International Trade

Customs clarified the rules for stopping and storing trucks

409 27.03

Customs and International Trade

"Chinese Business Seasons 2026" in Moscow: business discussed calculations, logistics and projects within the framework of the "One Belt, One Road" initiative

1,017 26.03

Customs and International Trade

South Africa tightened control: cargo with 671.5 kg of cannabis and 916 tires was detained at Oshoek

1,841 25.03

Customs and International Trade

South Africa has imposed duties of up to 74.98% on steel from China: the import market is changing

1,948 24.03

Customs and International Trade

Hohhot will receive 29 trade facilitation measures and a logistics upgrade

2,256 24.03

Customs and International Trade

China expanded trade facilitation: 45 pilot cities and new measures

1,511 23.03

Customs and International Trade

Wildberries' New offer hits Sellers' cash register

137 31.03

Wildberries sellers are faced with a shift in payment deadlines in the midst of the tax period. Changes in the new offer and delays in the amounts already withdrawn have increased the anxiety of small businesses, which depend on regular turnover of funds.

RWB increases digital capacity for peak loads

1,168 30.03

Marketplaces

Ozon enters Turkmenistan and opens a new CIS market

1,979 30.03

Marketplaces

Ozon updated the contract and search: where sellers lose margin unnoticed

273 27.03

Marketplaces

Yandex Market: guides of the week about payouts and prices that protect margins

440 27.03

Marketplaces

WB Partners: 4 updates of the week that change money and control

2,072 26.03

Marketplaces

Marketplaces will be responsible for marriage from abroad: they are preparing a mechanism

2,230 26.03

Marketplaces

The growth of marketplaces has slowed down: 8.6 trillion ₽ no longer provides the same pace

1,895 25.03

Marketplaces

Imports from China are becoming more expensive: the yuan is above 12.5 ₽ and logistics is +8%

1,893 26.03

Importers of goods from China are preparing for higher prices: the currency parameters included in the contracts stopped working after the weakening of the ruble, and internal logistics rose in price along a number of routes to 7-8%. Against the background of the yuan above 12.5 ₽, the business recalculates purchases by at least 5% and is looking for ways not to lose margin on delivery and exchange rate.

CNY/RUB in 2026: strengthening of the yuan changes business calculations

2,215 10.03

Currency

A strong ruble is supported by currency sales and budget settings

1,891 09.03

Currency

Promissory note A7 for foreign economic activity: exchange rate fixing and income in foreign currency for legal entities

1,474 27.02

Currency

The Central Bank hinted at more drastic steps: the rate may fall faster

645 16.02

Currency

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

2,054 28.01

Currency

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

1,054 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

1,846 27.01

Currency

Crypto Transfers through Banks: What will Change for Businesses in 2026

1,338 15.03

In 2026, businesses may receive a more understandable route for crypto payments through banks: a notification regime for transactions with banks and brokers is being discussed while strengthening compliance. For importers and exporters, it's about the speed of payments, document requirements, the risk of blockages, and the cost of financial logistics.

Mastercard has gathered 85 crypto partners to Speed up payments

942 12.03

Cryptocurrency

BRICS and the "dollar-free payment system": what is actually confirmed

1,737 24.02

Cryptocurrency

Brazil's Central Bank Accelerates Rules for Crypto Infrastructure Until 2027

1,965 24.02

Cryptocurrency

The State Duma approved the procedure for the arrest and seizure of cryptocurrencies: assets will be recognized as property and will be able to transfer to a special address

1,269 12.02

Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin fell to $60 thousand without panic liquidations: the market is being squeezed by "institutional stops" and a shortage of systemic demand

2,453 11.02

Cryptocurrency

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

2,405 12.01

Cryptocurrency

How states became the largest holders of Bitcoin in 2025

2,674 09.01

Cryptocurrency

Container rates are rising again due to tensions in the Middle East

265 01.04

Iran's ports keep the cargo rhythm without pause

184 01.04

Cargo transportation

Maputo Port strengthens its position amid bottlenecks in Durban

1,898 31.03

Cargo transportation

Rosatom and DP World are changing the situation in container logistics

339 31.03

Cargo transportation

Russia—Vietnam: Delo Group and VIMC set their sights on the sea and infrastructure

182 27.03

Cargo transportation

The Ministry of Transport will close the entrance to container giants without the “Russian contour”

1,369 26.03

Cargo transportation

Queues up to 17 km: Asycuda malfunction paralyzes transit to Copperbelt

1,470 24.03

Cargo transportation

Iran has signaled to Japan: vessels of the “Japanese contour” are ready to pass through Hormuz

1,441 23.03

Cargo transportation

Sovereign Internet of the Russian Federation: infrastructure to be completed by 2028

743 12.03

Russia plans to complete the formation of an autonomous digital infrastructure by 2028. We are talking about creating a stable communication system, data centers and traffic management capable of operating independently of global network nodes. The volume of investments in digital sovereignty projects may exceed 1 trillion rubles.

The business was allowed not to change the signage urgently

2,479 06.03

Policy

Uniform prices on marketplaces: The government is preparing the rules

1,427 02.03

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Committee to link businesses and departments

660 25.02

Policy

Putin created the BRICS National Business Committee: It will be headed by Oreshkin.

1,648 20.02

Policy

Putin and Ramaphosa got on the phone: what was discussed in conjunction with BRICS and G20

745 12.02

Policy

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

902 05.02

Policy

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.

2,578 24.01

Policy

China has built customs into a warehouse: e-commerce exports are released in seconds

1,161 26.03

The country's first "advanced customs control warehouse" for e-commerce retail exports has been launched in Weihai, China (Shandong Province). Customs control has been integrated directly into the production warehouse of the platform: declaration, inspection and packaging in a container take place at the same site. The stated effect is release in seconds, minus 3 hours for processing and more than 20% savings on internal logistics.

JNPA reduces congestion: discounts on storage and crisis cargo headquarters

1,156 16.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

WB expanded its warehouse near St. Petersburg to 154 thousand square meters. m

2,353 13.03

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,060 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,599 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

2,412 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,687 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

2,557 26.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

RWB and S7 Cargo will switch to e-AWB in Russia from April 1

926 19.03

RWB (Wildberries & Russ) and S7 Cargo are launching electronic air waybills for domestic transportation: from April 1, 2026, e-AWB will be used on cargo flights, and from September 1, it will be expanded to transport marketplace goods on S7 Airlines passenger flights. For the market, this is a step towards mandatory EDI in transportation and faster cargo handling.

China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030

1,387 17.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

GIS EPD will become a channel for data to customs through a personal account

857 16.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

Hong Kong and Shanghai combine logistics and finance through Blockchain

2,465 07.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

Yandex launches YCP: sales in chat with Alice go to standard

1,788 03.03

EDI and IT in Logistics

GosLog will be launched on March 1: a single window for carriers

1,040 21.02

EDI and IT in Logistics

REC will show new analytical services on February 27: how to search for markets and codes without errors

1,352 13.02

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

2,275 30.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

1,961 31.03

Russia has proposed to the EAEU countries and friendly states to launch joint projects on unmanned cargo transportation on key international corridors. The initiative immediately turns the technological conversation into a practical one — from pilots to regulation and joint infrastructure.

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

2,384 03.02

Commercial vehicles

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

2,388 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

1,491 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

1,407 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,870 15.12

Commercial vehicles

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

1,479 26.11

Commercial vehicles

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

1,472 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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The Ministry of Finance tightens VAT controls for imports from the EAEU

1,649 30.03

Customs and International Trade

Ozon enters Turkmenistan and opens a new CIS market

1,979 30.03

Ozon has started sales in Turkmenistan. Residents of the country have gained access to more than 150 million goods, and delivery at the first stage will take about ten days through the offices of Turkmenpost.

Marketplaces

India and Russia enter a new trading benchmark

338 30.03

Economy

China accelerates trade through Hainan Port

1,108 30.03

China is strengthening the role of the Hainan Free Trade Port in global logistics. The authorities are betting on simplification of procedures and acceleration of commodity flows, which is becoming an important element of the country's foreign economic strategy.

Customs and International Trade

Ozon updated the contract and search: where sellers lose margin unnoticed

273 27.03

During the week of March 16-22, Ozon updated three zones that affect money at once: the terms of the contract (effective March 18), logistics and repackaging in warehouses, as well as the "What affects the place in search" tool. This is not "about the interface", but about the cost of processing, the risks of disputed goods, and understanding why the card is sagging in issuance.

Marketplaces

Yandex Market: guides of the week about payouts and prices that protect margins

440 27.03

During the week of March 16-22, fresh guides were published in the official materials for Yandex.Market sellers, which cover typical store management issues: how to properly launch a launch, how to set up payments, how to select a product and calculate the price. This is not “about the tariff”, but these are the checklists that directly affect the turnover, margin and quality of purchases before seasonal deliveries.

Marketplaces

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Internal audit in SMEs: how to keep processes and financial flows under control

1,556 17.03

Taxes

SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers

2,361 10.03

Customs and International Trade

Financial discipline of business: how debts, balance sheet and liquidity affect banks' decisions

1,377 03.02

Security and insurance

Why does a financial services business lose money, customers, and control without IT solutions?

2,258 30.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it

924 13.01

Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.

Cargo transportation

How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China

2,596 24.12

Do you want to open a branch in China? Before investing money, figure out the main thing: do you need intelligence or a full-fledged business? This article provides an honest analysis of the real bureaucracy, deadlines and costs of opening a representative office in China. Only practical experience that will help you avoid very expensive mistakes.

Logistics, cargo

Educational exchanges as the foundation of business interaction

1,638 23.12

The new year 2026 has been declared the year of education for the Russian Federation and China. Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have agreed to hold cross-years of education in 2026-2027. Russia and China have long been developing relations in energy, trade, innovation, and culture; now the focus is shifting to education.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Banks against stablecoins: why the "digital dollar" has become a threat to the financial system

1,985 18.12

Banks are sounding the alarm about stablecoins, but it's not about risks, it's about competition. We are looking into why the digital dollar offers returns ten times higher than a regular deposit, and how cryptoplatforms earn money from it. From simple rate comparisons to the world of DeFi, which is trying to build a financial system where there is simply no place for banks.

Customs and International Trade

Bulk carrier: What kind of ship is this and why would the global economy stop without it?

2,320 06.11

The logic of container shipping does not work when it comes to industrial shipments of raw materials. How to transport 50,000 tons of grain? There is a separate world for this — bulk carrier transportation. In this article, we look at how this market works in practice: from the types of ships and the formation of freight rates to the key players. We explain why direct access to a shipowner is a key element of cost and risk management in large—scale logistics.

Cargo transportation

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