Search

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

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

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

1,278 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

Self-purchases in 2026: when they actually give growth, and when they burn the DRR and the check

1,774 09.02

Self-purchases are often served as a universal accelerator: raise the card, block the negative, gain a foothold in the TOP and not lower the price. But in 2026, marketplace algorithms have become tougher to artificial signals, and the economy has become more sensitive to DDR, returns, and ratings. We analyze in which scenarios self-purchases can really have a short-term effect, and where they turn into an expensive illusion of growth and make it difficult to see real demand.

Marketplaces

Russia accelerates the introduction of AI: automation of public administration and business is reaching a new level

2,713 21.01

The government in Russia is stepping up its policy of mass adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, and this is rapidly changing the rules of the game for businesses. First, the transformation affects departments and large corporations, and then it cascades to contractors and participants in foreign trade chains. For foreign economic activity and logistics, the key effect is to accelerate document flow, increase data quality requirements, and strengthen compliance. Let's look at what

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,681 14.01

At the beginning of 2026, spot rates for container shipments from Asia increased sharply, but analysts consider this growth to be artificial. Carriers are trying to stabilize revenues amid weak demand and excess capacity.

Cargo transportation

AI could add $1.7 trillion to India's economy by 2035.

2,674 31.12

Artificial intelligence may become one of the main drivers of India's economic growth in the next decade. The government estimates that AI's contribution to the country's GDP could reach $1.7 trillion by 2035. For this purpose, a large-scale state program has been launched to develop technologies and train specialists.

Economy

China to build the world's first "artificial sun" by 2027

2,374 23.12

China has announced plans to build the world's first engineered source of thermonuclear energy, an "artificial sun," by 2027. The project will be a step from experimental tokamaks to the industrial use of controlled thermonuclear fusion and can radically change the global energy market.

Economy

China's AI industry to exceed $140 billion and accelerate technological leadership

1,541 22.12

The Chinese artificial intelligence industry is reaching a new level. By the end of 2025, the market volume will exceed $140 billion, and AI will become one of the key factors of the country's technological and economic leadership.

Economy

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

1,979 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.

Marketplaces

Egypt is betting on AI: by 2030, technology will provide 7.7% of the country's GDP

1,580 28.11

Egypt has announced a strategic goal to bring the contribution of artificial intelligence to 7.7% of GDP by 2030. The country is actively investing in digital infrastructure, expanding the AI market and training thousands of specialists for a new technological stage of development.

Economy

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

1,423 25.11

The AI Success Hub is a new international platform that will allow the BRICS+ countries to share the best practical solutions in the field of artificial intelligence and develop joint technologies.

EDI and IT in Logistics

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

1,413 25.11

The article is an announcement of the Delivertwo video release dedicated to the meeting with Dr. Konstantin Pavlidis, an expert of the news portal. The report covers the discussion of the modernization of foreign economic activity, the transition to a green economy, the risks of "non-technological" companies and available artificial intelligence technologies. The material serves as an invitation to watch an upcoming video interview on the Delivertwo platform.

EDI and IT in Logistics

The UAE has launched a national artificial intelligence training program for all residents of the country

1,201 10.11

The UAE has announced the launch of a large-scale "AI for all" program, in which residents of the country will be able to master the basics of artificial intelligence, generative technologies and digital skills.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Yandex automates logistics and sales using artificial intelligence

1,440 03.11

Yandex Market has introduced an AI assistant for sellers. The new tool automates tasks, simplifies analytics, and helps with paperwork.

EDI and IT in Logistics

AI explodes the market: logistics goes into numbers and forecasts

1,969 29.10

The logistics industry is undergoing a digital revolution. Artificial intelligence is becoming a key link in supply chain management and optimization of all stages of transportation.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Artificial intelligence is changing retail: what awaits the market in the next 5 years

1,579 25.10

AI is already changing retail today, and in five years, personalized storefronts and voice assistants will become the norm. We tell you how technology will change shopping and marketing in the near future.

EDI and IT in Logistics

AI is taking over Retail: How Technology is Changing Shopping, Marketing, and Pricing

2,720 23.10

Artificial intelligence is becoming a key tool for retail. A study by Tochka Bank and Dsight showed how AI is already transforming the market and what awaits buyers in the coming years.

Economy

AI chooses for us: every third Russian is ready to entrust the purchase of equipment to a neural network

1,611 08.09

According to a study conducted by Yandex Market, artificial intelligence technologies are increasingly becoming an integral part of the Russian consumer experience. According to the survey results, approximately one in three users would entrust a neural network with the choice of equipment such as computers and household appliances.

Marketplaces

How can a business use neural networks without violating copyright

2,700 07.09

With the development of neural network technologies, businesses have the opportunity to speed up their work processes by creating texts, images, and audio content using artificial intelligence. However, the use of such materials is associated with legal risks, especially regarding copyright compliance. Violations can result in fines, blockages, and court proceedings.

Economy

News