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Starting from July 1, cargo from the EAEU will not travel without a QR code: lawyers advise to fix the code in the contract as a condition of departure

642 06.02

Starting from July 1, 2026, trucks from the EAEU countries risk stopping at the border without a valid QR code: the pilot SPOT starts on April 1, and then the system will link access to a preliminary document from the Federal Tax Service and, in the second half of the year, to reserving the amount for VAT and excise taxes. Lawyers advise changing contracts now: a valid QR code should be a condition for departure for loading, otherwise a simple one due to customer errors will fall on the carrier.

How to legally change the payer or recipient and not get stuck on bank compliance

106 06.02

Customs and International Trade

Marketplaces can "assign" tariffs: the point of no return is control of a third of the transportation market

805 06.02

Marketplaces

Wildberries is preparing a pilot in Ethiopia and is eyeing India: why does the marketplace need a "far abroad"

1,944 06.02

Marketplaces

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

1,440 06.02

Cargo transportation

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

1,855 05.02

Customs and International Trade

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

1,947 05.02

Marketplaces

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

977 05.02

Customs and International Trade

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

160 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

1,210 30.01

Economy

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

286 26.01

Economy

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

881 26.01

Economy

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

1,432 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

1,914 23.01

Economy

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

338 19.01

Economy

The State Duma establishes the Reginveststandard at the federal level

1,519 16.01

Economy

Starting from July 1, cargo from the EAEU will not travel without a QR code: lawyers advise to fix the code in the contract as a condition of departure

642 06.02

How to legally change the payer or recipient and not get stuck on bank compliance

106 06.02

Customs and International Trade

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

1,855 05.02

Customs and International Trade

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

977 05.02

Customs and International Trade

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

1,846 04.02

Customs and International Trade

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

704 03.02

Customs and International Trade

Discounted hygiene labeling: SMEs offset 50% of equipment costs

1,734 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

1,360 03.02

Customs and International Trade

Marketplaces can "assign" tariffs: the point of no return is control of a third of the transportation market

805 06.02

The trucking market may enter a phase where tariffs will not be "stacked", but assigned according to a formula by the largest ecosystems. According to the Institute for Transport Development, the point of no return will come when retailers and marketplaces begin to control about a third of transportation: warehouses, data, LTL networks and their own fleets will give them leverage over rates for the entire market.

Wildberries is preparing a pilot in Ethiopia and is eyeing India: why does the marketplace need a "far abroad"

1,944 06.02

Marketplaces

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

1,947 05.02

Marketplaces

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

1,319 04.02

Marketplaces

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

1,616 04.02

Marketplaces

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

247 02.02

Marketplaces

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

2,008 01.02

Marketplaces

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

1,211 31.01

Marketplaces

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

1,429 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

320 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

1,201 27.01

Currency

The BRICS are betting on silver and testing exchanges for strength

1,278 19.01

Currency

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

772 16.01

Currency

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

679 30.12

Currency

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

2,244 29.12

Currency

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

1,716 29.12

Currency

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

1,833 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

2,092 09.01

Cryptocurrency

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

1,207 08.01

Cryptocurrency

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

424 06.01

Cryptocurrency

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

1,388 29.12

Cryptocurrency

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

384 26.12

Cryptocurrency

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

833 20.12

Cryptocurrency

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

1,802 15.12

Cryptocurrency

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

1,440 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.

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

1,781 04.02

Cargo transportation

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

Cargo transportation

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

859 30.01

Cargo transportation

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

742 28.01

Cargo transportation

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

2,135 15.01

Cargo transportation

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

1,692 15.01

Cargo transportation

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

932 14.01

Cargo transportation

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

331 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.

1,956 24.01

Policy

Russia supports Thailand's entry into BRICS

654 19.01

Policy

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

854 07.01

Policy

Russia and Africa have agreed on a cooperation plan until 2029

1,952 05.01

Policy

Ethiopia and India announce strategic partnership

1,234 05.01

Policy

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

1,979 31.12

Policy

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

226 24.12

Policy

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

479 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

991 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

1,125 02.11

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,997 26.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,761 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,944 02.10

Warehouses and cargo terminals

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

1,812 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

1,652 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

989 21.01

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

670 13.12

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,933 29.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

596 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

530 25.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

2,161 18.11

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,887 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

1,601 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

1,759 23.01

Commercial vehicles

Import of new trucks to Russia has collapsed almost 10 times

818 19.01

Commercial vehicles

The M-12 highway opens to unmanned trucks

761 19.12

Commercial vehicles

Snowstorm paralyzed cargo transportation: Ural highways stopped due to trucks

2,218 15.12

Commercial vehicles

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

875 26.11

Commercial vehicles

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

878 25.11

Commercial vehicles

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

1,981 19.11

Commercial vehicles

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

331 05.02

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

1,319 04.02

Virtual clothing fitting has become available to all users in Russia on Wildberries: the "Try on a thing" button appeared right in the cards, and in the search there is a product filter with a new function. The tool works on neural networks and computer vision and already covers a wide range of fashion categories. Let's look at why this will affect refunds, change the requirements for product cards, and become a new competitive weapon of the marketplace.

Marketplaces

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

1,846 04.02

Entering the Saudi Arabian market often breaks down not on price, but on the wrongly read "rules of the game": hierarchy, the rhythm of negotiations and expectations of trust. The online seminar of the REC Export School on the cultural intricacies of working with Saudi Arabia is a chance to remove typical risks of foreign economic activity in advance: from protracted approvals to edits on documents, packaging and payment terms. Participation is free, and a test and a personalized certificate are

Customs and International Trade

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

1,616 04.02

Wildberries has a new thematic section, "Men Choose," a showcase that gathers the most sought—after categories from electronics and automotive products to sports and repairs. The site relies on scenario navigation and compilations to reduce search time and increase conversions in more expensive categories. We are analyzing why the marketplace needs this format and what it changes for sellers — from card requirements to logistics and foreign trade chains.

Marketplaces

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

1,781 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

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

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