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

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

688 03.02

Customs and International Trade

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

460 03.02

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Discounted hygiene labeling: SMEs offset 50% of equipment costs

1,719 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

1,346 03.02

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

387 02.02

Cargo transportation

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

1,894 02.02

Customs and International Trade

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

144 02.02

Economy

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

144 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

1,200 30.01

Economy

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

278 26.01

Economy

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

868 26.01

Economy

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

1,413 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

1,897 23.01

Economy

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

324 19.01

Economy

The State Duma establishes the Reginveststandard at the federal level

1,510 16.01

Economy

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

688 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

Discounted hygiene labeling: SMEs offset 50% of equipment costs

1,719 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

1,346 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

1,894 02.02

Customs and International Trade

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

1,963 02.02

Customs and International Trade

Tatarstan opens halal outlet in the UAE: certification for Dubai will begin on January 29.

982 29.01

Customs and International Trade

Iran has simplified the import of foodstuffs: registration with the Ministry of Agriculture was postponed “after customs”

1,441 29.01

Customs and International Trade

CHINA accelerates exports: from January 27, 2026, multimodal containers are processed once at the point of dispatch

1,115 29.01

Customs and International Trade

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

222 02.02

Russia has fixed quantitative thresholds by which marketplaces and other intermediary digital services will be included in the register of large platforms. This decision changes the rules of the game: the focus of regulation is shifting to market leaders, and for sellers — especially in cross—border trade - the importance of documents, labeling and transparent logistics is increasing. We analyze the criteria, deadlines, and how to prepare for new requirements without loss in sales and delivery.

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

1,952 01.02

Marketplaces

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

1,113 31.01

Marketplaces

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

1,778 30.01

Marketplaces

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

371 29.01

Marketplaces

Wildberries is testing promo codes from sellers: discount by code, up to 10 active promotions and reusable

2,194 28.01

Marketplaces

Wildberries is testing a "Loyalty Discount": personal 3-50% for the purchase and a new commission for the seller

1,402 27.01

Marketplaces

PVZ in Russia increased by 44.7% over the year: 226,400 points by January 1, 2026.

559 26.01

Marketplaces

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

1,412 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

287 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

1,183 27.01

Currency

The BRICS are betting on silver and testing exchanges for strength

1,254 19.01

Currency

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

755 16.01

Currency

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

670 30.12

Currency

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

2,222 29.12

Currency

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

1,655 29.12

Currency

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

1,825 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

2,085 09.01

Cryptocurrency

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

1,196 08.01

Cryptocurrency

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

419 06.01

Cryptocurrency

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

1,380 29.12

Cryptocurrency

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

370 26.12

Cryptocurrency

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

824 20.12

Cryptocurrency

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

1,796 15.12

Cryptocurrency

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

387 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

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

850 30.01

Cargo transportation

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

727 28.01

Cargo transportation

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

2,006 15.01

Cargo transportation

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

1,676 15.01

Cargo transportation

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

917 14.01

Cargo transportation

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

645 12.01

Cargo transportation

Ministry of Finance: Russian Railways financial plan will allow maintaining stability with debt growth

1,447 12.01

Cargo transportation

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.

1,945 24.01

Madagascar announced South Africa's support for obtaining the status of a BRICS partner country. According to President Mikael Randrianirina, the request was accepted during a visit to Pretoria, and Madagascar may receive an invitation to the BRICS summit under the Indian presidency in 2026. At the same time, the decision on partnership is made only by consensus of all participants, therefore, the support of South Africa is an important, but not the final step.

Russia supports Thailand's entry into BRICS

644 19.01

Policy

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

848 07.01

Policy

Russia and Africa have agreed on a cooperation plan until 2029

1,941 05.01

Policy

Ethiopia and India announce strategic partnership

1,223 05.01

Policy

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

1,971 31.12

Policy

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

217 24.12

Policy

Lukashenko announced Belarus' turn to the Global South and Asia

1,405 22.12

Policy

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

460 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

986 10.12

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,850 25.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,111 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,992 26.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,749 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,933 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,801 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

1,634 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

950 21.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

659 13.12

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,925 29.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

587 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

520 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

2,148 18.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,879 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

1,565 03.02

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

1,745 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

798 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

749 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,200 15.12

Commercial vehicles

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

870 26.11

Commercial vehicles

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

871 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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

1,975 19.11

Commercial vehicles

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The EU and India have announced the completion of negotiations on a trade agreement that should gradually reduce tariff barriers and restart the flow of goods between the two largest markets. For foreign economic activity, this is not only about percentages of liberalization, but also about rules of origin, carbon compliance and the ability of logistics to withstand volume growth against the background of overloaded port hubs. We analyze where new opportunities will appear and what risks the bus

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

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RVB is testing the payment of goods on AliExpress CIS via a WB Wallet for a pilot group of Russian buyers. The goal is to collect feedback and prepare the payment infrastructure for possible scaling. The WB Wallet service is also developing in the B2B direction: dozens of external platforms have already joined it. If the project is expanded, it can increase the conversion rate in the checkout and increase ecosystem competition already at the payment level.

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

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In February, Wildberries & Russ is launching a program to support the Russian light industry with the support of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, and shoe manufacturers will be the first participants. They are promised to reduce sales fees and storage costs, as well as provide additional development tools. Fundamentally, the measure does not apply to resellers — the bet is on real production.

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