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The Ministry of Finance is considering the introduction of VAT on imports of non-food products through marketplaces through a cross-border e-commerce channel. The initiative is aimed at schemes where commercial parties actually enter "under the guise" of purchases by individuals and do not carry a comparable tax burden. We look at how this can change prices and competition, where the border between B2C and commerce will be, and why customs qualifications and transparent logistics will be key for

The Chinese postal sector set a new historical record in 2025, delivering more than 216 billion parcels. The growth in volumes and revenues confirms the key role of logistics and express delivery in the Chinese economy and global supply chains.

In Russia, there is an increase in the delivery time of foreign parcels, which this season exceeds last year's figures. The key factors are a sharp increase in international shipments, tighter customs controls and difficult weather conditions, reflecting the strain on cross—border logistics amid the growth of e-commerce.