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China is developing space computing and moving towards independence from Western chips by 2028

China has announced the launch of an orbital computing systems program, which processes data directly on spacecraft without transmitting it to Earth. The direction is included in the new five-year technological plan. At the same time, the semiconductor localization program is accelerating: the goal is independence from Western components by 2028. For Russian importers of electronics, this means the emergence of new categories of Chinese components in the medium term.

EDI and IT in Logistics

IL-114-300 in India: Manturov proposed joint production

488 12.06

On the sidelines of SPIEF 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov discussed with the Indian side the prospects for joint production of the IL-114-300 regional turboprop aircraft. The An-24 is being considered in parallel. India is looking for a solution for regional aviation — the domestic market requires hundreds of aircraft for small and medium-sized cities. Putin added at the plenary session: Russia expects joint projects with India in the field of peaceful atom.

Economy

UAE–Russia freight increased 2.7 times: $10,360 per container

947 12.06

From February to early June, shipping from Jebel Ali (UAE) to Novorossiysk increased 2.7 times in price, to $10,360 per 20-foot container. The main reason: the Hormuz crisis has redirected cargo flows through the ports of Oman and Saudi Arabia. A longer route, additional transshipment, and military insurance are all included in the price. Today, Iran has closed Hormuz again, which means continued growth.

Cargo transportation

Putin allowed the Central Bank's rate cut — June 19 meeting, forecast to 13%

862 11.06

At an investment meeting on June 10, Putin said: "Measures to combat inflation are yielding results, I think we have the right to expect a reduction in the key rate." The next meeting of the Central Bank is on June 19. The swap market predicts a decrease of 50-125 bp, that is, to 13.25–14%. Finam analysts expect 12-13% by the end of the year.

Economy

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

490 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

Russia expands CIPS: direct settlements with China without SWIFT

868 28.05

Russia is expanding its connection to CIPS, the Chinese interbank settlement system. A number of Russian second-tier banks have gained direct access to CIPS, bypassing correspondent chains through third countries. This reduces transaction costs, shortens deadlines, and reduces dependence on intermediaries in settlements with China. For companies trading with China, the practical expansion of operational payment channels.

Cryptocurrency

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

1,503 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

Starting from June 1, Ozon fixes FBO tariffs for 60 days

692 27.05

Starting from June 1, Ozon introduces the fixing of FBO logistics tariffs for 60 days from the date of creation of the supply request. Three items are fixed: the cost of delivery, reverse logistics, and processing of non-standard goods. I created an application on June 1. Tariffs are frozen until July 30. The change gives sellers something that has been missing over the past year: cost predictability with long-term planning.

Marketplaces

The Federal Customs Service of Russia and China are working on digital data exchange

716 23.05

After signing a memorandum between the Federal Customs Service of Russia and the General Customs Administration of the People's Republic of China on the sidelines of Putin's visit, the agency is working on mechanisms for digital data exchange with the Chinese side. Vladimir Ivin, Deputy Head of the Federal Customs Service, presented the direction for CIPR-2026. The integration of the two countries' systems is the next step towards speeding up customs clearance after the personnel memorandum.

EDI and IT in Logistics

GosLog and hidden subexpedition — why the cargo owner will be responsible for shadow intermediaries

253 12.05

The GosLog registry should make the freight transportation market transparent. But the system has a blind spot — a hidden subexpedition, when a "direct" carrier silently resells a flight to a real contractor, without reflecting this in the system. For the cargo owner, such a scheme may result in additional VAT: the state will ask who is visible in the chain, not who earned it.

Cargo transportation

FCS switches to AI — Rosatom will rebuild the entire customs IT system by 2028

1,251 10.05

The Russian government has appointed Rosatom's AT Consulting as the sole contractor for the development and modernization of the FCS IT systems until March 15, 2028. The project is based on artificial intelligence to analyze declarations, identify gray schemes and predict the load on checkpoints. The entire EAEU system will then move to an import-independent infrastructure.

Customs and International Trade

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

1,653 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

The EU imposed sanctions control on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE

990 27.04

As part of the 20th sanctions package, the European Union imposed strict export controls on 60 companies from China, Turkey and the UAE. These companies were included in the list for their alleged assistance in circumventing sanctions against Russia. For Russian businesses building supplies through these countries, it is a signal to check their partners immediately.

Customs and International Trade

Business against 22% VAT: the introduction will kill cross-border trade

729 27.04

The Association of e-commerce Participants opposed the immediate introduction of full VAT on cross-border e-commerce. According to business estimates, the one-time introduction of a 22% rate from 2027 will destroy the economics of the cross-border sales model and squeeze out a significant part of sellers of imported goods from the market.

Marketplaces

Working meeting on foreign economic activity: prospects for the development of mechanisms to support foreign economic activity were discussed

1,310 24.04

At the invitation of Shamil Hajiyev, head of the Foreign economic activity department for working with clients of large and medium-sized businesses of A-7, a working meeting was held on issues of interaction with financial structures, topical aspects of foreign economic activity and prospects for further interinstitutional cooperation.

Customs and International Trade

BRICS Grand Ball 2026: TASS presents the main cultural and business event of the jubilee year

2,094 24.04

Yesterday, a press conference was held at the ITAR-TASS press center, where the BRICS 2026 Grand Ball, an international project dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the association, was officially presented. The event will take place on June 24, 2026 at Gostiny Dvor in Moscow.

Economy

Counter checks are getting tougher: courts approve requests in 4 years

1,167 20.04

In 2024-2025, courts are increasingly supporting tax authorities in counter-inspections: mass requests for documents over a long period of time are acceptable, and inspections can send requests outside the counterparty's place of registration. For businesses, this means an increased burden on the archive, EDI, and internal regulations for primary storage.

Economy

The Ministry of Finance demands to stop the experiment on customs value

1,948 17.04

The foreign economic activity community is discussing a letter from the Ministry of Finance on the immediate termination of the experiment, where customs accepted the declared value according to the transaction method, and control was transferred to the stage after the release of goods. If the decision is officially confirmed, importers will have to rebuild the issuance, preparation of documents and financial reserves for the return of stricter control "at the border."

Customs and International Trade

South Africa opens railway network to private traders: Transnet launches access for operators

377 15.04

Transnet has announced that private companies will soon gain access to South Africa's national rail network. The reform is aimed at increasing efficiency, capacity and removing logistical bottlenecks that have been weighing on exports and industry for many years. For cargo owners and 3PL, this is a chance to get more stable corridors and predictable deadlines to ports.

Transportation for legal entities

ELS at customs: payments “for another” have been disabled since April 1

667 15.04

Starting from April 1, 2026, the customs unified personal account is correctly replenished only by the owner. The details that previously linked the payment of the intermediary with the obligation of the importer or exporter were removed from the payment documents. For foreign economic activity, this means a reassembly of treasury schemes and an increased risk of “frozen” receipts.

Customs and International Trade

Articles

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

1,285 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

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

1,840 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

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

1,511 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