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Malaysia in BRICS: Digital economy and a new channel for trade

Malaysia in BRICS: Digital economy and a new channel for trade

The Director General of the National Security Council of Malaysia stated: "The BRICS countries have huge potential in the digital economy to strengthen trade." Malaysia has been a BRICS partner since 2025, strategically located in the center of ASEAN and one of the world's largest manufacturers of electronics and semiconductor components. For Russian business, the Malaysian direction opens a new settlement and logistics channel to Southeast Asia.

Economy

UAE–Russia freight increased 2.7 times: $10,360 per container

UAE–Russia freight increased 2.7 times: $10,360 per container

From February to early June, shipping from Jebel Ali (UAE) to Novorossiysk increased 2.7 times in price, to $10,360 per 20-foot container. The main reason: the Hormuz crisis has redirected cargo flows through the ports of Oman and Saudi Arabia. A longer route, additional transshipment, and military insurance are all included in the price. Today, Iran has closed Hormuz again, which means continued growth.

Cargo transportation

The Trans-Caspian route bypassing Russia: China invests constantly, not temporarily

The Trans-Caspian route bypassing Russia: China invests constantly, not temporarily

Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) — China via Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, by ferry across the Caspian Sea to Baku, then through Azerbaijan and Turkey to Europe, ceases to be a crisis alternative and becomes a constant competitor to Russian transit. China continues to invest in the infrastructure of the route. Savings on logistics — up to 20% compared to the northern corridor through Russia.

Cargo transportation

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

China adapts electric cars to -40°C: first models in autumn

China adapts electric cars to -40°C: first models in autumn

BYD, SAIC and Geely have officially started adapting their electric vehicles to Russian climatic conditions. Key changes: reinforced batteries for operation at -40°C, heat pumps, battery heating. This is a direct response to the main complaint of Russian dealers. The first adapted models will appear on the market in the third quarter of 2026.

Commercial vehicles

Wildberries has opened exports to China: how to get into the first wave

Wildberries has opened exports to China: how to get into the first wave

After the announcement at Ecomday in Hangzhou on May 19, Wildberries published the first conditions for Russian sellers planning to enter the Chinese market through a B2B platform. Priority categories at the start: natural cosmetics, children's toys, confectionery. The platform takes care of logistics and customs clearance. Applications are accepted through your personal account — right now, while competition for pilot seats is minimal.

Marketplaces

A road bridge has been docked on the border of Russia and the DPRK

A road bridge has been docked on the border of Russia and the DPRK

The spans of a new automobile bridge over the Tumannaya River were connected on the Russian-North Korean border. The bridge will connect Khasan (Russia) and Tumangan (North Korea). The construction was carried out simultaneously on both sides. After the completion of the work and the opening of the checkpoint, this will be the first road crossing between the countries — until now there was only a railway connection.

Cargo transportation

China is building a railway to the Caspian Sea, bypassing Russia: minus 20% on logistics

China is building a railway to the Caspian Sea, bypassing Russia: minus 20% on logistics

China is investing in the construction of a railway corridor through Central Asia to the Caspian Sea, bypassing Russian territory. Route: China — Kazakhstan — Turkmenistan — Azerbaijan — Turkey — Europe. It is estimated that it reduces logistics costs by 20% compared to the northern corridor through Russia. This is a direct competition to Russian transit — and at the same time a new infrastructure for transportation to the east.

Cargo transportation

Central Bank rate by the end of 2026: forecast 12-13%

Central Bank rate by the end of 2026: forecast 12-13%

Analysts expect the Central Bank of the Russian Federation to reduce the key rate to 12-13% by the end of 2026. Since June 1, the government has been changing the mechanism of business subsidies: the calculation of compensation is linked to three ranges of the Central Bank's rate. At the current 14.5%, the maximum subsidy will be 3.25 percentage points for importers and logistics companies planning credit financing, as the horizon for reducing the cost of money is getting closer.

Economy

Starting from June 1, Ozon fixes FBO tariffs for 60 days

Starting from June 1, Ozon fixes FBO tariffs for 60 days

Starting from June 1, Ozon introduces the fixing of FBO logistics tariffs for 60 days from the date of creation of the supply request. Three items are fixed: the cost of delivery, reverse logistics, and processing of non-standard goods. I created an application on June 1. Tariffs are frozen until July 30. The change gives sellers something that has been missing over the past year: cost predictability with long-term planning.

Marketplaces

ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.

ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.

Starting from September 1, 2026, paper waybills will lose their legal force. Electronic shipping documents are becoming mandatory for everyone — not only for logistics specialists, but also for any business that sends or receives goods. About 3,000 OKVED codes, or up to 95% of Russian entrepreneurs, fall under the law. The deadline is three months away.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Wildberries and Ozon have been tightening refund rules since June 1.

Wildberries and Ozon have been tightening refund rules since June 1.

Starting June 1, Wildberries and Ozon will introduce new restrictions on refunds, pickup, and suspicious orders. Formally, it is the fight against fraud and optimization of logistics. For buyers, this means the end of the era of "order five, return four." For sellers of imported goods, this means reduced logistical losses, but also new requirements for the quality of cards.

Marketplaces

Wildberries opens export of Russian goods to China

Wildberries opens export of Russian goods to China

Wildberries (RWB Group) has launched testing of a new direction — the export of Russian-made goods to China. The pilot was announced at the Ecomday 2026 international conference in Hangzhou. The new mechanism will allow Chinese companies to purchase Russian goods in bulk through a B2B platform with logistics and customs support from Wildberries.

Marketplaces

The working regime of truck drivers has been changing since September 1.

The working regime of truck drivers has been changing since September 1.

Starting from September 1, 2026, changes in the work and rest regime of drivers will come into force. The main thing for cargo carriers is that in some cases the driver will be able to work up to 10 hours per shift more than twice a week, but only if the working day is divided into parts and weekly limits are met. Fines for violations range from 2 to 50 thousand rubles, depending on the subject.

Commercial vehicles

Asia —Middle East Freight Breaks Records at Brent $111

Asia —Middle East Freight Breaks Records at Brent $111

Sea freight rates on routes from Asia to the Middle East have reached record levels. Brent crude oil is above $111 per barrel. Shipowners include increased War Risk Premium military insurance in their tariffs. Part of the fleet goes on detour routes. Importers whose supply chains run through the Persian Gulf are already counting losses.

Cargo transportation

Businesses are massively outsourcing logistics

Businesses are massively outsourcing logistics

Russian companies transfer logistics en masse to third-party operators. The reasons are the high key rate and the shortage of warehouse space. It is unprofitable to build your own warehouse at a loan cost above 14%. 3PL operators are recording a sharp increase in demand for comprehensive storage and delivery services.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

AEO allowed to split shipments without customs

AEO allowed to split shipments without customs

Authorized economic operators were allowed to split up shipments, sort and label goods without prior approval from customs. The decision was supported by all the EAEU countries except Belarus. For AEO, this is a reduction in the operational burden. For those who have not received the status yet, this is another argument in favor of its registration.

Customs and International Trade

BRICS occupied 40% of global GDP — Mishustin

BRICS occupied 40% of global GDP — Mishustin

The BRICS share in global GDP has reached 40%, Mikhail Mishustin announced on May 15. The gap between the BRICS and the G7 will only grow amid the restructuring of the global economy and logistics routes. For businesses working with merger partners, these are not just statistics — they are a signal of where to look for markets and counterparties in the coming years.

Economy

Iran has opened Hormuz to Chinese ships: what about the routes

Iran has opened Hormuz to Chinese ships: what about the routes

Iran began to allow part of the Chinese ships through the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian Fars news agency reported on May 15. Trump lifted the two-day blockade of the strait after the first round of talks with Xi Jinping. About 20% of the world's oil and LNG supplies pass through Hormuz. For cargo carriers and importers whose routes are linked to the Persian Gulf, this is a pause in the most acute episode of the crisis.

Cargo transportation

Ozon has invested 6.5 billion in a new warehouse in Siberia

Ozon has invested 6.5 billion in a new warehouse in Siberia

On May 14, Ozon launched its second fulfillment center in the Novosibirsk Region. Investments amount to 6.5 billion rubles. First stage: 80 thousand square meters, 40 million items at a time, 550 thousand orders per day. At full capacity — 1.4 million orders per day. The region has become a key logistics hub of the marketplace in Asia: from here orders go from Kaliningrad to Khabarovsk, and now abroad.

Warehouses and cargo terminals

Articles

How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China

How to open a representative office of a logistics company in China

Do you want to open a branch in China? Before investing money, figure out the main thing: do you need intelligence or a full-fledged business? This article provides an honest analysis of the real bureaucracy, deadlines and costs of opening a representative office in China. Only practical experience that will help you avoid very expensive mistakes.

Logistics, cargo

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

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

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 to identify a reliable logistics partner in the BRICS countries

How to identify a reliable logistics partner in the BRICS countries

Working with BRICS is a world of contrasts. On the one hand, China's logistics is almost perfect, on the other hand, huge distances and problems in Russia and Brazil. In such circumstances, choosing a logistics partner is not a matter of price, but a matter of the survival of your business. In this article, we look at what to really look at, how to distinguish empty promises from real guarantees, and why a simple counterparty check can save you from big problems.

Cargo transportation

TOP 10 popular cargo transportation destinations in Russia in 2025

TOP 10 popular cargo transportation destinations in Russia in 2025

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

Transportation of dangerous goods: what you need to know in order not to land

Transportation of dangerous goods: what you need to know in order not to land

Transportation is not just a risky job, but a huge responsibility. A mistake can cost not only money, but also freedom. Follow the requirements to avoid getting into trouble and transport chemicals and other dangerous substances according to the rules. This is not just a matter of technology and logistics, but also about security and the law.

Cargo transportation

Cargo transportation within BRICS: how regional routes work

Cargo transportation within BRICS: how regional routes work

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

Cargo transportation

Logistics for marketplaces in the BRICS countries: features of B2C deliveries

Logistics for marketplaces in the BRICS countries: features of B2C deliveries

How does delivery really work for Ozon, Mercado Livre and other marketplaces in BRICS? Analysis of B2C logistics, problems and unique solutions in each country.

Delivery to marketplaces

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

How to avoid fraud when ordering cargo transportation

How to avoid fraud when ordering cargo transportation

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

How to organize exports from Russia to Brazil: logistics and documents

How to organize exports from Russia to Brazil: logistics and documents

A complete guide to exporting from Russia to Brazil. Logistics, routes, customs clearance and all necessary documents for the delivery of your goods.

Logistics, cargo

How logistics works between Russia and China

How logistics works between Russia and China

China is a special world with its own unique culture, language and mentality. Before discussing logistics, it is important to learn how to conduct a dialogue, what to negotiate and in what manner, and what specifics to consider when concluding transactions. Only after completing this important path can you proceed to choosing the appropriate delivery methods.

Logistics, cargo

How does multimodal delivery between Russia and Asia work?

How does multimodal delivery between Russia and Asia work?

We understand how multimodal transportation from Asia works. Discover routes through China, the North-South corridor, and the complexities faced by modern logistics.

Cargo transportation