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RWB and S7 Cargo will switch to e-AWB in Russia from April 1

RWB (Wildberries & Russ) and S7 Cargo are launching electronic air waybills for domestic transportation: from April 1, 2026, e-AWB will be used on cargo flights, and from September 1, it will be expanded to transport marketplace goods on S7 Airlines passenger flights. For the market, this is a step towards mandatory EDI in transportation and faster cargo handling.

EDI and IT in Logistics

The period of "non-customs clearance" was reduced to 30 days.

1,472 19.03

The Federation Council has approved a regulation that accelerates the transfer of unclaimed cars and goods to federal ownership. The waiting period for the owner is reduced from 60 to 30 days. The initiative is explained by the fact that the owners almost always do not come for the cargo, and socially important goods "hang" in storage.

Customs and International Trade

Shanghai—Moscow: container rates increased by 8% in March%

1,767 19.03

The Shanghai—Moscow route is getting more expensive again: mid-March brought +8% to the weighted average cost of shipping a 40-foot container. Against the background of the deep-sea risk, surcharges are being added to carriers, and cargo flows are shifting to the Far East and direct container trains.

Cargo transportation

Starting from October 1, column 31 of the DT for container cargo will be changed

468 19.03

Container shipments to the EAEU will receive a more stringent description standard in the declaration of goods. Starting in the fall of 2026, applicants will have to fill in box 31 differently: pay more attention to container identification, type and size. For the market, this means less "free interpretation" and more reasons to check the DT templates in accounting systems in advance.

Customs and International Trade

China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030

864 17.03

China has outlined the key priorities of its transport policy for 2026-2030: digitalization of the industry, the use of AI, and the development of smart infrastructure from highways to ports and shipping. For international logistics, this means faster cargo handling, increased data requirements, and increased competition for the speed of supply chains.

EDI and IT in Logistics

JNPA reduces congestion: discounts on storage and crisis cargo headquarters

702 16.03

India's largest container port, JNPA, has launched crisis measures to remove export containers stuck due to line failures in the Middle East. The port has set up an interdepartmental headquarters, expanded storage facilities, and asked terminals to give exporters storage and refueling privileges.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

India has simplified the return of export cargoes due to the crisis in Hormuz

1,934 16.03

Indian customs has introduced a temporary simplified procedure for export containers that are returning to ports due to route disruptions amid the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. The new rules make it possible to unload containers faster and adjust export documents to reduce congestion and losses for exporters.

Customs and International Trade

GIS EPD will become a channel for data to customs through a personal account

399 16.03

A bill has been submitted to the State Duma that proposes transmitting information for customs control on road transport through a personal account in the GIS EPD. The initiative is aimed at preliminary analysis of data on the car, driver and cargo before entering the checkpoint in order to speed up procedures and reduce queues at the border.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Hong Kong and Shanghai combine logistics and finance through Blockchain

2,016 07.03

Hong Kong and Shanghai are launching a joint blockchain platform for the digitalization of international trade. The project will combine the logistics data of mainland China with the financial infrastructure of Hong Kong and automate the processes of trade finance and cargo transportation.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Azerbaijan has stopped cargo transportation on the border with Iran

1,280 06.03

Azerbaijan has temporarily stopped the movement of trucks across the border with Iran. The decision was made after the incident with drones in the Nakhichevan Autonomous Republic. The restriction applies to all checkpoints and applies to both two-way traffic and transit routes.

Cargo transportation

Wildberries is preparing posters for receiving packages from drones

506 06.03

Wildberries & Russ, through RVB, connects TSU students to the development of a new type of logistics station: a postamate should automatically receive parcels from a cargo drone, sort them into cells and give them to customers. The prototype is planned to be presented in May 2026, and its own drone and a quick battery replacement system are being created in parallel.

Marketplaces

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

1,979 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

Railway tariffs will increase by 1% from March 1: money will be used for security

1,254 23.02

The Federal Antimonopoly Service has approved an additional coefficient to freight railway tariffs: from March 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, the surcharge will be 1% (coefficient 1.01). The measure is explained by the need to finance transport security measures and reduce the risks of violations during cargo transportation.

Cargo transportation

Russian ports dropped in January: -7% in tons and -14% in containers

425 17.02

In January 2026, the cargo turnover of Russian seaports decreased by 7% to 66.9 million tons. Dry cargo dropped by 10.4%, bulk cargo — by 3.8%, and the main "disadvantage" was the Azov-Black Sea basin (-26.7%). Container turnover fell by 14% to 411,000 TEU, with only cabotage in the black.

Cargo transportation

Starting from July 1, cargo from the EAEU will not travel without a QR code: lawyers advise to fix the code in the contract as a condition of departure

815 06.02

Starting from July 1, 2026, trucks from the EAEU countries risk stopping at the border without a valid QR code: the pilot SPOT starts on April 1, and then the system will link access to a preliminary document from the Federal Tax Service and, in the second half of the year, to reserving the amount for VAT and excise taxes. Lawyers advise changing contracts now: a valid QR code should be a condition for departure for loading, otherwise a simple one due to customer errors will fall on the carrier.

Customs and International Trade

The North—South corridor has gained 26.9 million tons: why the southern route is becoming the backbone of Russia's foreign economic activity

525 02.02

The drop in turnover on familiar routes after the peaks of 2021 has shown that logistics is no longer guaranteed "by default". Against this background, the North—South MTK is rapidly turning from an alternative into a strategic axis of foreign economic activity: cargo traffic along the corridor increased to 26.9 million tons in 2024, and the railway component exceeded 12.9 million tons. We look at what's behind the growth, where the bottlenecks are, and how businesses can integrate the southern

Cargo transportation

Iran has simplified the import of foodstuffs: registration with the Ministry of Agriculture was postponed “after customs”

1,597 29.01

Iran is changing the rules for importing basic foodstuffs and feed: the mandatory pre-registration of an order with the agricultural department was canceled, allowing the cargo to be imported and declared first, and the documents to be processed after. At the same time, businesses are given a 100-day deferral of payments in rials and expand the use of barter for the import of essential goods. The measure is linked to the reform of subsidies and the redistribution of currency priorities in order

Customs and International Trade

The air cargo market is moving away from long contracts: a bet on flexibility

745 12.01

The air cargo market ended 2025 with an increase in volumes, but with a sharp shift towards short-term contracts and spot rates. Analysts record the refusal of participants from long-term guarantees in favor of flexibility.

Cargo transportation

Non-standard cargo 2025: blades, water parks and complex logistics

1,761 09.01

In 2025, the cargo transportation market was increasingly faced with non—standard projects, from the transportation of water parks and racing cars to multi-meter blades of wind turbines. These cases have clearly shown how the requirements for logistics and professionalism of carriers are changing.

Cargo transportation

Transport hubs are named as a key driver of the development of the Russian economy

1,968 09.01

The expansion of transport hubs — automobile, aviation and railway — remains one of the key drivers of the development of the Russian economy. Experts note that the modernization of infrastructure reduces logistical costs, accelerates cargo flows and enhances regional connectivity.

Cargo transportation

Articles

SPOT from April 1, 2026: step-by-step instructions for importers from the EAEU and carriers

1,517 10.03

A month later, from April 1, 2026, Russia will launch a new procedure for the import of goods from the EAEU countries – the national Goods Waiting Confirmation System (SPOT). If you import cargo by car from Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia or Kyrgyzstan, prepare in advance: from July 1, 2026, import without advance payment of VAT and excise taxes and without a special QR code will be impossible.

Customs and International Trade

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it

439 13.01

Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.

Cargo transportation

How to check a company in the BRICS countries before starting cooperation

1,537 23.10

Finding a partner in China is easy. It's harder to make sure he doesn't disappear with your cargo or send you a thimble-sized hat. The problem is that the Chinese and I have a different understanding of "good" and "bad." This article is a practical guide to checking Chinese counterparties, based on real—world experience, not theory.

Cargo transportation

TOP 10 popular cargo transportation destinations in Russia in 2025

1,121 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

Cargo transportation within BRICS: how regional routes work

2,412 06.08

How does logistics actually work within BRICS? We analyze the key transport routes, real problems and prospects for foreign economic activity.

Cargo transportation

Air cargo transportation in BRICS: pros, cons and cost

2,518 05.08

Analysis of air transportation in BRICS: speed, cost, real problems and prospects. Find out when air delivery is profitable and when it is not.

Cargo transportation

Specifics of logistics with Africa and the BRICS countries

2,907 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

1,951 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

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

2,387 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

How much does it really cost to transport 1 ton of cargo in 2025?

3,142 06.06

Are you planning to ship the goods and are you thinking about the costs? In 2025, calculating transportation costs has become a real challenge due to new regulatory changes and market factors. Let's figure out what the final price tag depends on.

Cargo transportation