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Putin at SPIEF: BRICS trade turnover exceeds $1 trillion

Putin at SPIEF: BRICS trade turnover exceeds $1 trillion

On June 5, at the SPIEF plenary session, Putin announced that the BRICS countries' trade turnover had exceeded $1 trillion. In 2018, at the same forum, he mentioned the figure of $125 billion. An eight-fold increase in eight years. Behind this figure is the infrastructure of settlements, logistics corridors and cooperation, which was built by specific companies. For Russian businesses trading with partners of the block, this is a direct context.

Economy

Russia is preparing a market for unmanned cargo transportation

Russia is preparing a market for unmanned cargo transportation

The Russian government has approved a concept for the development of the unmanned cargo transportation market. The government is starting to prepare a full-fledged infrastructure for autonomous trucks, digital corridors and new rules for the transport industry.

Cargo transportation

Eurasian logistics accelerates departure from sea routes

Eurasian logistics accelerates departure from sea routes

International logistics continues to be rapidly rebuilt. Businesses are increasingly transferring cargo to overland routes across Eurasia, reducing their dependence on congested sea routes and unstable transit zones.

Cargo transportation

India reduces logistics costs to 9% of GDP — BRICS plan

India reduces logistics costs to 9% of GDP — BRICS plan

The second Logistics Shakti Summit 2026 was held in New Delhi on April 24. Indian Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari announced a goal to reduce the share of logistics costs in the country's GDP from the current 14-16% to 9%. India is investing 1 trillion rupees in multimodal infrastructure and building a new role as the architect of BRICS supply chains.

Cargo transportation

The Eastern corridor added 9%: shipments are being deployed to the East

The Eastern corridor added 9%: shipments are being deployed to the East

Export-import shipments in the eastern direction increased by 9% in the first quarter of 2026. An updated forecast of cargo flows up to 2036 was also presented at the meeting on transport corridors. The East remains the main vector of development of Russian logistics.

Cargo transportation

Russia and Iran aim for $30 billion trade turnover

Russia and Iran aim for $30 billion trade turnover

Moscow and Tehran have set a trade turnover target of $30 billion, linking it to a roadmap for cooperation and the role of regional business. For freight transportation, this is a signal of increased demand for South–North corridors, multimodal schemes and infrastructure in consolidation hubs, where timing, insurance and settlements are important.

Cargo transportation

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

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

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

The EAEU synchronizes the construction of high-speed roads for simultaneous launch

The EAEU synchronizes the construction of high-speed roads for simultaneous launch

The EAEU countries have agreed to synchronize the construction of high-speed roads in order to simultaneously launch traffic along the Eurasian transport corridors. The plans are being discussed as part of the work on Eurasian Transport Corridors and their technological compatibility. This is a signal for carriers: the corridors will be developed as a single route, rather than a set of disparate sections.

Cargo transportation

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

Russia calls the EAEU in the era of unmanned cargo transportation

Russia has proposed to the EAEU countries and friendly states to launch joint projects on unmanned cargo transportation on key international corridors. The initiative immediately turns the technological conversation into a practical one — from pilots to regulation and joint infrastructure.

Commercial vehicles

Queues up to 17 km: Asycuda malfunction paralyzes transit to Copperbelt

Queues up to 17 km: Asycuda malfunction paralyzes transit to Copperbelt

The supply corridor to Copperbelt faced a sharp deterioration in border crossings: truck queues reached 17 km, delays stretched for a week. The reason is the failures of the Asycuda system and the chain of additional barriers that have affected transit logistics through Zambia.

Cargo transportation

The Ministry of Finance proposed VAT on foreign goods with MP: 7%→14%→22%

The Ministry of Finance proposed VAT on foreign goods with MP: 7%→14%→22%

The Ministry of Finance has returned the topic of VAT on foreign goods from online commerce to the agenda with a specific rate ladder. It is proposed to start with 7% in 2027 and bring it to the generally established level of 22% by 2029. For marketplaces and sellers, this changes the price corridors and import strategy up to duty-free import thresholds.

Economy

Uzbekistan–Turkey launch container trains via Iran and Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan–Turkey launch container trains via Iran and Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan and Turkey are preparing to launch regular container trains along the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Turkey corridor. The focus is on speeding up delivery towards Europe and on cost predictability through standardization and digitalization of procedures. Against the background of the growth of transit through Central Asia, the competition of corridors will be decided by terms, tariff and quality of service.

Cargo transportation

Port of Santos is looking for investors and technology: Brazil is preparing a new generation BRICS hub

Port of Santos is looking for investors and technology: Brazil is preparing a new generation BRICS hub

The port of Santos, Brazil's largest harbor and a key BRICS logistics hub, has announced ambitious plans to modernize and attract technology. Port President Anderson Pominey said that over $5 billion will be invested in infrastructure upgrades, digitalization of processes and the creation of "green corridors" for the countries of the association in the coming years. Russia is considered as a potential partner in the supply of port technologies and equipment.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Russia and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation within the framework of BRICS and SCO

Russia and China have agreed to strengthen cooperation within the framework of BRICS and SCO

Russia and China are strengthening strategic cooperation within the framework of BRICS and SCO. The countries agreed to develop transport corridors, increase cargo turnover and coordinate joint projects to strengthen Eurasian integration.

Policy

Russia and China have increased the volume of rail and road transportation

Russia and China have increased the volume of rail and road transportation

Russia and China are strengthening transport cooperation. The volume of rail and road transport between the two countries continues to grow, reflecting the deepening of economic ties and the development of international logistics corridors.

Cargo transportation

The first International Transport and Logistics Forum will be held in St. Petersburg in spring 2026.

The first International Transport and Logistics Forum will be held in St. Petersburg in spring 2026.

The first International Transport and Logistics Forum will be held in St. Petersburg in the spring of 2026. It will become a platform for discussing global connectivity, international corridors and integration within the framework of BRICS, EAEU and SCO.

Cargo transportation

International corridors are losing their balance: how to save logistics in an unbalanced environment

International corridors are losing their balance: how to save logistics in an unbalanced environment

Transport corridors are losing their stability — the balancing index has fallen to a historic low. Experts warn that without strategic solutions, logistics may be at a standstill.

Cargo transportation

Russia accelerates logistical rapprochement with China: new bridges, crossings and corridors by 2027

Russia accelerates logistical rapprochement with China: new bridges, crossings and corridors by 2027

Russia is rapidly expanding its border infrastructure towards China, with new checkpoints and bridges opening, forming a solid logistical link between the two countries.

Customs and International Trade

The Ministry of Finance has opened 47 TIR corridors: new routes for carriers and fewer downtime at borders

The Ministry of Finance has opened 47 TIR corridors: new routes for carriers and fewer downtime at borders

The Ministry of Finance has opened 47 new TIR corridors, changing the structure of international logistics. What this means for carriers and how to use the new features are discussed below.

Customs and International Trade

Articles

Specifics of logistics with Africa and the BRICS countries

Specifics of logistics with Africa and the BRICS countries

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