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

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

The EAEU Unified transit system has been launched: one document for the entire route

2,023 03.07

On July 1, 2026, an agreement on a unified customs transit system began to work in the EAEU. Five countries of the Union — Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan — have combined customs databases and switched to a single transit declaration. The cargo is now processed once and goes through all the borders of the union without reworking the documents.

Customs and International Trade

Brazil has introduced a 60% tax on parcels up to $50 — Shein, Temu and Russian marketplace exporters are under attack

735 02.07

Brazil has introduced a 60% tax on international parcels worth up to $50 — previously they were completely exempt from taxation. The main victims are Shein and Temu, who built their entire business in Brazil on the model of cheap small parcels without taxes. But other players who use small shipments as a scheme are also under attack, including a number of Russian exporters who worked through intermediaries.

Marketplaces

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

Mercado Livre squeezed Amazon out of Latin America's e-commerce

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Mercado Livre has consolidated its status as the largest marketplace in Latin America and increased pressure on Amazon, Shein and Temu. The growth of local logistics and new taxes on cheap imports are changing the entire structure of the region's e-commerce.

Marketplaces

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

1,367 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

Brazil has introduced a 60% tax on parcels cheaper than $50 — Shein and Temu are under attack

1,836 08.05

Brazil has imposed a 60% tax on all imported goods worth less than $50 coming through cross-border online trading channels. The measure actually doubled the purchase price for Brazilians on platforms such as Shein, Temu, Shopee and AliExpress. At the same time, the country is carrying out a large-scale tax reform, which is changing the entire taxation system for international sellers.

Economy

Illiquid has become more expensive: now it hits the logistics of the entire range

730 20.04

Illiquid can no longer be "stretched out" for months in the hope of reaching zero. The poor distribution of sales by individual items begins to affect the logistical conditions of the entire catalog and reduces the liquidity of locomotive products. Therefore, a decision on a category C position should be made earlier — during the downturn of the season or when profitability drops by 20%.

Marketplaces

South Africa tightened control: cargo with 671.5 kg of cannabis and 916 tires was detained at Oshoek

2,168 25.03

South Africa shows increased border control: a truck from Eswatini with cannabis and illegal goods was detained at the Oshoek checkpoint. For legal foreign trade logistics, this is an indicator of stricter inspections and increased compliance requirements at the border.

Customs and International Trade

RWB and RUDN University launch online Master's degree in e-commerce in September

2,407 17.03

RWB and RUDN University have agreed on a joint master's degree in E-commerce for entrepreneurs and managers of platform trading. The training is scheduled to start in September, and classes will be held entirely online in the format of simultaneous lectures and practice. The training focus includes analytics, logistics and supply management, automation and AI.

Marketplaces

Kazakhstan tightened the TIR EPD: more data and scans of documents for the EPI

2,661 27.02

Kazakhstan has updated the rules for submitting EPI to the TIR-EPD for TIR transport. There are more mandatory fields for cargo, transport, and participants in the form, and the application now requires scans of the CMR, invoice, packing list, and other documents. It is important for carriers and exporters to update the data in the system before the flight in order to transit without delay.

Customs and International Trade

The megamarket has opened a used goods section: starting with tires

1,419 26.02

Megamarket launched sales of products with a history of operation and started with the tire category. The site declares the admission of professional sellers, moderation, and a mandatory mark on previous use. According to the service, such tires are noticeably cheaper than new ones, and the cards provide data on the condition and tread.

Marketplaces

Yandex Market has opened a fulfillment center for third-party stores and sellers

1,663 18.02

Yandex Market has launched the Fulfillment service for external online stores and sellers from other marketplaces. It provides access to logistics infrastructure across the country: storage, assembly, return processing, and door—to-door delivery the next day or 15,000+ PVZ. You can connect both the entire cycle and individual operations.

Marketplaces

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

1,493 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.

Marketplaces

The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount

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The Federal Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance have tightened their view on payments to foreign freight forwarders: if the payment for international shipping cannot be separated from the remuneration of the intermediary and other services, the importer runs the risk of withholding tax as income from international transportation. For businesses, this means one thing: it is not enough to call the contract a "freight forwarding" — you need to prove the structure of the amount with documents an

Customs and International Trade

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

2,776 27.01

Wildberries is testing the Loyalty Discount tool: the seller sets a 365-day redemption threshold and a personal discount rate (3-50%), which is automatically applied to the entire range of the store for regular customers. Discount widgets and hints appear in the interface, and the commission for the option is deducted only for orders where it worked. We're looking at how to set up the threshold and discount so as to increase repeat sales and not lose margins.

Marketplaces

How to choose a factory in China correctly and not lose money on prepayment

2,482 21.01

Choosing a factory in China is the point where the fate of the entire supply is decided. An error at the start leads to substitution of materials, delays, defects and loss of prepayment. To reduce risks, it is important to check the legality of the manufacturer, its real expertise, quality control system, transparency of communication and financial conditions. Below is a practical verification logic that helps distinguish a reliable partner from a beautiful showcase.

Customs and International Trade

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

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Logistical delays between China and Russia have ceased to be a temporary problem and will form a new business norm in 2026. Increased customs control, congested borders and the approach of the Chinese New Year make delivery in 10-15 days almost unattainable. For sellers, this means reviewing deadlines, budgets, and the entire procurement strategy, otherwise the risks of losses increase many times over.

Cargo transportation

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

2,639 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.

Cryptocurrency

Large sellers are removing artificial Christmas trees from marketplaces due to refunds

2,061 16.12

Large sellers of artificial Christmas trees and New Year's decorations began to remove goods from marketplaces en masse in mid-December. The reason is high losses due to refunds after the New Year, which make sales during the peak season economically unprofitable. Market experts are talking about a systemic problem affecting the entire seasonal trade.

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