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The Central Bank lowered the rate to 14.25%: business expected more

On June 19, the Bank of Russia lowered its key rate by 25 basis points to 14.25% per annum. This is the ninth decline in a row, but the market expected more: the consensus assumed a decrease of 50-100 bps. The reason for caution is the acceleration of lending, a more stimulating fiscal policy over a three—year horizon and annual inflation of 5.6% as of June 15. The next meeting is on July 24.

Economy

Consultarium-Networking 11.0: government logistics support, currency risks and asset protection

273 23.06

On June 23, Moscow hosted Consultarium Networking 11.0, a business event without lectures and a stage. About 60 participants received express consultations from practicing experts. Editorial staff Deliver-2.com I talked to three of them about what is now important for companies working in the field of foreign economic activity and international logistics.

Customs and International Trade

Malaysia in BRICS: Digital economy and a new channel for trade

607 15.06

The Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia stated: "The BRICS countries have huge potential in the digital economy to strengthen trade." Malaysia has been a BRICS partner since 2025, strategically located in the center of ASEAN and one of the world's largest manufacturers of electronics and semiconductor components. For Russian business, the Malaysian direction opens a new settlement and logistics channel to Southeast Asia.

Economy

Russia and India discuss visa—free regime - what does it change for business

1,018 12.06

Russia and India are negotiating the introduction of a visa-free regime for citizens of both countries. The negotiations began on the sidelines of the SPIEF and continue in a bilateral format. At the same time, visa-free tourism is being discussed. For the Russian foreign trade business, this is a direct simplification: trips to Indian suppliers and partners will no longer require separate paperwork.

Economy

Putin at SPIEF: BRICS trade turnover exceeds $1 trillion

718 11.06

On June 5, at the SPIEF plenary session, Putin announced that the BRICS countries' trade turnover had exceeded $1 trillion. In 2018, at the same forum, he mentioned the figure of $125 billion. An eight-fold increase in eight years. Behind this figure is the infrastructure of settlements, logistics corridors and cooperation, which was built by specific companies. For Russian businesses trading with partners of the block, this is a direct context.

Economy

Since June 1, large businesses have been importing without an advance payment

1,158 03.06

Since June 1, 2026, the largest taxpayers, tax monitoring companies, marketplaces and authorized economic operators have been granted the right to import goods without making an advance customs payment. Payment is made upon the issue of the customs declaration, not before it. At the same time, AEO received new operational rights: to split up shipments, sort and label goods in warehouses without approval from customs.

Customs and International Trade

SPIEF 2026 opens: 6.5 trillion rubles of deals, BRICS on the agenda

1,681 03.06

On June 3, the XXIX St. Petersburg International Economic Forum opened in St. Petersburg. Topic: "Pragmatic dialogue is the way to a stable future." The program includes BRICS, SCO forums, business dialogues with China, India, the United Arab Emirates, and the EAEU–ASEAN. The guest country is Saudi Arabia. The expected volume of transactions is 6.5 trillion rubles. The tax cooperation of the BRICS countries is allocated in a separate block of the program.

Economy

On July 16-17, Moscow will host the conference "Three Keys to China: Calculations, Chains, Relationships"

510 30.05

The payment was sent to China, but less money was credited to the supplier's account. We found a supplier, and it turned out to be an intermediary. We signed a contract and faced a cargo delay at the border. Each of these situations is typical for Russian businesses working with China. It is these issues and the ways out of them that will be discussed at the practical conference that the Russian-Chinese Chamber is holding in Moscow this summer.

Customs and International Trade

Central Bank rate by the end of 2026: forecast 12-13%

1,516 28.05

Analysts expect the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to reduce the key rate to 12-13% by the end of 2026. Since June 1, the government has been changing the mechanism of business subsidies: the calculation of compensation is linked to three ranges of the Central Bank's rate. At the current 14.5%, the maximum subsidy will be 3.25 percentage points for importers and logistics companies planning credit financing, as the horizon for reducing the cost of money is getting closer.

Economy

ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.

1,255 24.05

Starting from September 1, 2026, paper waybills will lose their legal force. Electronic shipping documents are becoming mandatory for everyone — not only for logistics specialists, but also for any business that sends or receives goods. About 3,000 OKVED codes, or up to 95% of Russian entrepreneurs, fall under the law. The deadline is three months away.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Businesses are massively outsourcing logistics

1,030 20.05

Russian companies transfer logistics en masse to third-party operators. The reasons are the high key rate and the shortage of warehouse space. It is unprofitable to build your own warehouse at a loan cost above 14%. 3PL operators are recording a sharp increase in demand for comprehensive storage and delivery services.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Large businesses will be able to import goods without prepayment from June 1

1,364 19.05

Starting from June 1, 2026, the largest taxpayers, tax monitoring companies, marketplaces and AEO will have the right to import goods without making an advance customs payment. The head of the Federal Tax Service promised to expand the "white list" of participants. For large importers, this is a direct release of working capital.

Customs and International Trade

BRICS occupied 40% of global GDP — Mishustin

1,532 18.05

The BRICS share in global GDP has reached 40%, Mikhail Mishustin announced on May 15. The gap between the BRICS and the G7 will only grow amid the restructuring of the global economy and logistics routes. For businesses working with merger partners, these are not just statistics — they are a signal of where to look for markets and counterparties in the coming years.

Economy

China has lifted duties for 53 African countries: what is changing

1,815 15.05

Xi Jinping announced that starting from May 1, 2026, China will cancel duties on goods from 53 African countries. One of the biggest trade reversals in Africa in recent years. For Russian businesses working with African markets or building routes through China, this is an important context: the configuration of trade flows is changing.

Customs and International Trade

Eurasian logistics accelerates departure from sea routes

466 14.05

International logistics continues to be rapidly rebuilt. Businesses are increasingly transferring cargo to overland routes across Eurasia, reducing their dependence on congested sea routes and unstable transit zones.

Cargo transportation

Honest Sign will start calculating phantom companies

853 12.05

Russia is launching a new mechanism to combat pseudo-producers. Phantom companies will now be identified through the Honest Mark labeling system, using digital monitoring, photofixation and on-site inspections of production sites.

Customs and International Trade

The Ministry of Industry and Trade wants 22% VAT on foreign parcels from 2027 — the Ministry of Finance is against a sharp jump

1,418 12.05

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has officially supported the introduction of a 22% VAT on foreign goods ordered via the Internet as early as January 1, 2027. The Ministry of Finance stands its ground: gradual growth — 7% in 2027, 14% in 2028, 22% by 2029. While the two agencies are discussing, businesses that import goods for sale through marketplaces should understand: VAT is introduced in any scenario. The only difference is the speed.

Marketplaces

The United States has hit Iran's payment networks — risks for settlements through the UAE and Turkey

1,680 08.05

The United States has imposed another package of sanctions against financial intermediaries through which Iran conducts international settlements, bypassing restrictions. Structures in the UAE, Turkey, Iraq and a number of Asian jurisdictions were hit. For Russian businesses using the same intermediaries to settle accounts with partners in the region, this is a direct signal to immediately check the counterparties on the sanctions lists.

Customs and International Trade

Yandex Market relies on API — manual management is becoming a thing of the past

2,373 07.05

At the end of April, Yandex Market released detailed material on working on the platform in 2026, focusing on API and automation as a basic tool for sellers with a large assortment. At the same time, the platform published a management block for small businesses on financial discipline in the context of regulatory changes. The signal is clearly legible: manual management of thousands of SKUs becomes impossible — system integration is needed.

Marketplaces

Business requires marketplaces to be responsible for counterfeit goods from China

1,780 07.05

Thirteen top managers of Russian companies sent a letter to Mikhail Mishustin and the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Economic Development, the Federal Antimonopoly Service and Rospotrebnadzor with a package of proposals to combat counterfeiting on marketplaces. The main requirements are to oblige the sites to check product cards automatically, force foreign sellers to register a legal entity in Russia and introduce guarantee deposits to compensate copyright holders.

Marketplaces

Articles

Social capital as a strategic resource in the new realities of the business environment

1,323 30.05

When markets are unstable, the usual growth tools — advertising, hiring, scaling — lose predictability. The financial model that worked three years ago is failing today. Operational efficiency runs into the ceiling. And at that moment, the owner discovers that his main asset is not a warehouse, not equipment, and not even a team. Reputation. Trust. This is what economists call social capital—and what most entrepreneurs still haven't learned how to count, accumulate, and protect.

Security and insurance

Payment routes through third countries: UAE, Armenia, Kazakhstan

590 26.05

Three years ago, the question "how to pay a supplier to China or Europe" was solved with a single call to the bank. Today it is a separate logistical task with its own routes, interchanges and detours. Direct SWIFT transfers to many countries either fail or hang for weeks without explanation. Businesses are looking for alternatives, and they are there. One of the most effective tools today is routing payments through third countries: the UAE, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.

Cargo transportation

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

1,874 17.03

Internal audit in small and medium-sized businesses helps the owner and the CFO to see the real picture of money, contracts and key operations. It reduces the risk of cash gaps, fines, losses on purchases and stock, loss of primary documents, accounting errors and management reporting.

Taxes

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

1,615 03.02

A bank (independent) guarantee has long been a key tool for businesses. It allows them to conclude contracts, work with deferred payments, participate in tenders, and scale their operations without withdrawing funds from circulation. However, in practice, many companies face failures without fully understanding the reasons.

Security and insurance

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

2,535 30.01

The financial sector is currently undergoing one of the largest transformations in recent decades. Customers expect instant transactions, transparent terms and seamless digital service. Regulators strengthen control. Competition is growing not only between banks, but also from fintech companies, marketplaces, and ecosystems.

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

2,912 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

2,893 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

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

2,792 18.10

Has your company "shot up" and revenue is growing several times? Congratulations, you have entered the most dangerous stage. It is rapid growth, not a crisis, that kills most young companies. We're figuring out how to deal with this, reassemble the team and business processes, and transform success from a problem into a manageable system.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Financial calculations in foreign economic activity: why the old rules no longer work and what replaced them

1,617 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.

Customs and International Trade

Factoring: how can a business receive money for an item that has not yet been paid for

1,542 04.10

What to do when all the money is "frozen" in accounts receivable? We are analyzing a factoring tool that allows you to receive payment immediately after shipment. We tell you how it helps manufacturers, carriers and suppliers of marketplaces not to fall into the cash gap and have working capital here and now.

Customs and International Trade

How to identify a reliable logistics partner in the BRICS countries

1,593 16.09

Working with BRICS is a world of contrasts. On the one hand, China's logistics is almost perfect, on the other hand, huge distances and problems in Russia and Brazil. In such circumstances, choosing a logistics partner is not a matter of price, but a matter of the survival of your business. In this article, we look at what to really look at, how to distinguish empty promises from real guarantees, and why a simple counterparty check can save you from big problems.

Cargo transportation

Specifics of logistics with Africa and the BRICS countries

3,501 01.08

We analyze cargo transportation to Africa, the role of Russia, export to Brazil and delivery to South Africa. Learn about new corridors, challenges and opportunities for your business.

Logistics, cargo

How to avoid fraud when ordering cargo transportation

2,527 29.07

Every company dealing with logistics has at least once heard stories about how the cargo "disappeared on the way" or "the driver turned out to be fake." Fraudsters in the field of cargo transportation are becoming more sophisticated — and, unfortunately, their victims are not only beginners, but also experienced businesses.

Security and insurance