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Surcharges for the passage of the Suez Canal will increase by a third

From July 15, 2026, surcharges for the passage of ships through the Suez Canal will increase by 12-37%, depending on the type of vessel. The increase is taking place against the background of a partial restoration of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and the redistribution of cargo flows between sea routes. For companies whose goods transit through Suez to Europe and further to Russia, this is a direct increase in the cost of delivery in a week and a half.

Cargo transportation

Apple gets access to Chinese memory chips

635 08.07

Apple has received permission to purchase Chinese memory chips for its products. The company's shares rose by almost 5% on this news. The decision removes some of the restrictions on the use of Chinese components in global brand devices and opens up a new dynamic for the parallel electronics import market.

Marketplaces

The government has approved the verification of cards on marketplaces

561 08.07

The government has approved the rules for checking product cards on Wildberries, Ozon and Yandex.Market. The platforms will compare sellers, owners of delivery points and the cards themselves according to data from 12 state information systems. The rules will start working on October 1, 2026, and already placed goods will receive 180 days to put the documents in order.

Marketplaces

The dollar has exceeded 80 rubles for the first time since April

1,514 07.07

On July 6, the dollar in the over-the-counter market broke through the 80 ruble mark for the first time since the beginning of April. In June, the ruble lost almost 11% against the US currency. The USD/RUB pair is trading within the annual range from 70 to almost 87 rubles. Analysts no longer call 80 rubles the ceiling — forecasts for the end of the year are shifting higher.

Currency

Erlian-Hoto opens doors: Russian business gets direct access to China's Free Trade Zone

1,815 07.07

On July 7, 2026, the Russian-Chinese business meeting "Development of Trade, Economic, Investment Cooperation and Cooperation" was held at the World Trade Center in Moscow. The organizers are the Russian—Chinese Chamber, the Committee for International Cooperation of the MRO "Business Russia" and the Business Council for Cooperation with Mongolia of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation.

Economy

Maersk raised its forecast: rates are falling slowly, not in a collapse

517 07.07

Maersk has raised its financial forecast for the first half of 2026. The reason is that freight rates have remained above expectations, and volumes are recovering faster than planned. The company envisions a manageable reduction in rates in the second half of the year while maintaining profitability. This is a signal for the entire container transportation market: normalization is expected, but there is no collapse in rates.

Cargo transportation

Import labeling launched in Yanino directly at the customs warehouse

1,043 06.07

At a warehouse in Yanino near St. Petersburg, the labeling of imported goods using the Honest Sign system has been launched directly in the customs storage area. This allows you to label the product before it is released from customs and enters the market. A large logistics hub in the North-West has received the function of a labeling center.

Customs and International Trade

Carriers: GIS EPD will create a double document flow from September 1

1,832 03.07

The Avtogruzex Association has sent official letters to the Minister of Transport Andrey Nikitin and the head of the Federal Tax Service Daniil Egorov. Carriers warn that from September 1, 2026, when digital processing of an order and instructions to the forwarder becomes mandatory, the market will face an avalanche of cancellations due to the technical impossibility of correcting electronic documents en route.

EDI and IT in Logistics

EAEU–India Free Trade Zone moves towards signing at the autumn BRICS summit

1,802 02.07

The June technical round of negotiations on the EAEU–India free trade area ended constructively. The BRICS autumn summit in New Delhi is the most likely point for a political announcement of the signing. The EEC Director General confirmed: there are no obstacles. The US tariff pressure on India of 50% creates maximum motivation for New Delhi to close the agreement right now. For Russian exporters, there is a market of 1.4 billion people with preferential access.

Economy

Starting from July 30— a new indirect tax declaration form CND 1151088 with additional payment lines

507 01.07

Starting from July 30, 2026, a new indirect tax declaration form, CND 1151088, will be introduced. The main change: a special section is added to the declaration, where it is necessary to specify the data from the document on the upcoming delivery (DPP) of the SPOT system and calculate taxes. For accountants of foreign economic activity companies importing goods from the EAEU by road, one month is required to restructure the accounting process.

Customs and International Trade

Starting from July 1, Honest Sign disables the old token — update the cashier today

776 01.07

Starting from July 1, 2026, the Honest Sign system disables the old way of checking the marking at the checkout — the X-API-KEY token. Without updating the software, the sales register will not be able to operate correctly in permissive mode when selling labeled goods. The consequences are the blocking of sales of dairy products, tobacco, perfumes, shoes, clothing, medicines, tires, caviar, beer and low—alcohol beverages. You need to update the software today.

Customs and International Trade

Drex and mBridge: technical negotiations continue — Brazil–China settlement bridge on the horizon

261 01.07

After the successful pilot of the Brazilian Drex with the UAE digital dirhams and the announcement of the commercial readiness of the Chinese mBridge, technical negotiations on the integration of the two CBDC systems are continuing. There is no direct Drex–mBridge yet, but the UAE participates in both systems simultaneously, and this creates a transit route. For Russian businesses trading with Brazil through China or the UAE, this is a new potential settlement channel on the horizon of 1-2 years

Cryptocurrency

China has placed bonds in Hong Kong for 15 billion yuan: the yuan continues to grow

1,393 30.06

The Chinese Ministry of Finance has placed government bonds worth 15 billion yuan in Hong Kong. This is the next step in the strategy of internationalization of the yuan: Beijing is consistently increasing the supply of yuan instruments on international markets. Analysts at BCS World of Investments: "We believe that the yuan exchange rate will continue to rise in the medium term." There are direct consequences for Russian companies trading through the yuan circuit.

Cryptocurrency

Rosaccreditation has launched a search service for accredited laboratories and authorities

1,486 29.06

Rosaccreditation has launched a digital service for the search and selection of accredited persons — testing laboratories, certification bodies and conformity assessment bodies. The service is publicly available on the agency's website. For importers who need permits for imported products, this is a direct reduction in the time needed to find a contractor for specific tasks and requirements.

Customs and International Trade

June 29 — tax period: the last window for buying yuan at 10.8–11.0

611 29.06

June 29 is the peak of quarterly tax payments. On this day, exporters traditionally actively sell foreign currency to pay VAT and income tax, creating a temporary overhang of dollars and yuan on the market. The ruble is receiving short-term support. According to BSPB analysts, the yuan will trade in the range of 10.8–11.2 rubles on June 25-29. After June 29, pressure on the ruble will resume — without a tax "backup", Brent $ 72.5 will put pressure on the exchange rate.

Currency

Tech assembly for electronics postponed from September 1 to December 1

1,531 26.06

The Ministry of Finance postponed the introduction of a technological fee for electronics from September 1 to December 1, 2026. The reason is the proposals of industry associations. The amendments were submitted to the State Duma as part of the draft amendments to the Budget Code. Importers and electronics manufacturers received three additional months to prepare. The postponement also avoids coinciding with the peak electronics sales season in September and November.

Customs and International Trade

SPOT expands from October 1: traceable goods from the EAEU under new rules

2,061 24.06

Starting from October 1, 2026, the SPOT system receives an important addition: for traceable goods imported from the EAEU countries, clarified registration rules are introduced. Batch Registration Number (RNPT) In the traceability system, an impending delivery document (DPP) must be received and indicated before importation. This adds a new documentary step to the clearance chain for a significant portion of importers.

Customs and International Trade

From July 1, imports in public procurement will be subject to new restrictions under 44—FZ and 223-FZ

1,851 24.06

Since July 1, 2026, the lists of goods subject to the national regime for state and municipal procurement under 44-FZ and 223-FZ have been updated. The national regime means price preferences for Russian producers: when evaluating applications, the domestic product receives an artificial price reduction of 15-25%, which actually gives it a competitive advantage over its imported counterpart at the same price. The updated lists expand the range of categories where imports are at a significant dis

Customs and International Trade

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

327 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

The duty on palm oil from unfriendly countries has increased to 35%

1,612 16.06

The Russian government has increased import duties on palm oil from unfriendly countries from 5% to 35%. An exception has been made for Hungary and Slovakia — the duty for them remains at the same level. The Ministry of Agriculture said: the measure is a response to sanctions, it will not affect prices for consumers, since supplies are already being redirected to friendly countries and the share of domestic fat and oil products is growing.

Economy

Articles

Payment routes through third countries: UAE, Armenia, Kazakhstan

841 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

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

2,590 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

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

2,631 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

How an accountant can make a payment in USDT: accounting, taxes and risks

2,582 18.10

The director said, "we pay in USDT," but you don't know how to do it? You are not alone. Calculations in cryptocurrency are a new reality of foreign economic activity, for which there are no rules in the Tax Code. We do not load with theory, but give a step-by-step algorithm for an accountant: how to fix everything in the accounting policy, what documents to close the deal with, and, most importantly, how to calculate taxes correctly in order to avoid claims in the future.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank

1,466 05.10

Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.

Customs and International Trade

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

1,601 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

TOP 10 popular cargo transportation destinations in Russia in 2025

1,879 02.09

The logistics map of Russia in 2025 has been transformed under the influence of new economic realities. It is critically important for carriers and shippers to understand which routes form the basis of a country's transport system. Let's look at the key delivery directions that define the logistics landscape.

Cargo transportation

Payments to China: why direct payments don't work and how to actually pay

2,356 31.08

Do you think that payments in yuan have solved all the problems with payments to China? It's an illusion. Large Chinese banks are still afraid of secondary sanctions, and compliance for Russian companies has become prohibitive. This article provides an honest analysis of why direct transfers do not work, and why working through a payment agent is the most reliable payment method today.

Customs and International Trade

Siscomex: how does Brazil's foreign trade system work and what is important for international carriers

3,134 28.07

If you are planning any international transportation to Brazil — it does not matter whether import or export — you will have to face one word: Siscomex. And it's better to figure out what it is in advance, because it directly depends on whether your cargo gets there at all.

Cargo transportation