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Wildberries has removed the leftovers for specific warehouses from the reports

Since August 14, Wildberries sellers can no longer see which warehouse their product is in. The breakdown of balances by facility has disappeared from most analytical reports, maps of FBO warehouses have become less detailed, and some of the delivery points have disappeared. The total amount of balances has not changed — the details on which procurement planning was based have changed.

Marketplaces

Since August 17, the list of goods for temporary import into the EAEU has been expanded

1,120 19.08

On August 17, the Decision of the EEC Council No. 74 begins to take effect: the list of categories of goods that can be temporarily imported into the territory of the Union without paying import duties and taxes has become broader. For companies that deliver equipment to exhibitions, tests, and installation work, this means that the procedure can be completed without diverting money to payments and without a bank guarantee.

Customs and International Trade

Vapes and alcohol have been a strategically important commodity since August 20.

1,759 19.08

Since August 20, the list of strategically important goods for the purposes of Article 226.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation has been replenished with entire product groups: beer, wine, alcohol, tobacco raw materials, nicotine and electronic cigarettes. For most positions, a large amount is considered to be worth more than 100 thousand rubles. For participants in foreign economic activity, this changes the price of the error in the HS code and in the declared value of the batch.

Customs and International Trade

The Federal Tax Service named errors in the DPP, which cause money to hang up

683 18.08

Importers from the EAEU are increasingly finding themselves in the same situation: there is a benefit, but the system still requires a security payment. On August 14, the Federal Tax Service sorted out the reason — two blank columns in the document about the upcoming delivery. At the same time, the service reminded us about the rounding of the payment and the correct exchange rate. Until October 31, deliveries from Belarus go without collateral, but only with proper registration.

Customs and International Trade

Marking of building materials was shifted to June 1, 2027

650 18.08

The building materials market has received a six-month delay. Resolution No. 1008 of August 13 postpones the mandatory transfer of information on the turnover of products in consumer packaging from December 1, 2026 to June 1, 2027. At the same time, the application of codes and registration in the system have not gone away — only the stage of reporting to the state has shifted.

Customs and International Trade

The duty on wheat will increase by 2.2 times starting from August 19.

437 18.08

Since August 19, grain exporters have been paying new rates. The duty on wheat is rising from 326.6 to 721.1 rubles per ton— an increase of 2.2 times. Corn is rising in price from 105 to 284 rubles per ton, while barley remains at a zero rate. The validity period is one week, up to and including August 25. For shipments of 50,000 tons, the difference between the old and new rates is almost 19.7 million rubles.

Economy

Cape Town has reduced the waiting time for ships from 115 to 44 hours

745 18.08

The port of Cape Town, which recently led the anti-ratings of global container efficiency, has shown a marked improvement. The average waiting time for a ship dropped from 115 to 44.3 hours, vehicle turnover dropped to 39.9 minutes, and the terminal's container turnover increased by 16% over the quarter. Nine of the eleven terminals of the port are operated by private operators.

Cargo transportation

The Ministry of Transport has confirmed that paper invoices will not be fined until March.

470 17.08

Mandatory electronic document management in transportation starts on September 1, but there will be no fines for paper invoices until March 1, 2027. The Ministry of Transport confirmed this in writing: the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Rostransnadzor will limit themselves to an oral comment. The foundation is Presidential Order No. Pr-1784 dated July 19.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Russian Railways limited loading to Novorossiysk until August 22

1,634 17.08

From August 13 to August 22, inclusive, there is a loading restriction in the direction of the Novorossiysk and Novorossiysk-Export stations. The port is used for transportation with Turkey and provides access to the countries of Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East. If the situation does not change, the restrictions may be extended.

Cargo transportation

A dragon at the entrance to Kazan: how sabantuy reconciled boats with kayaks, and business with a cultural program

632 16.08

If you are driving towards Kazan airport this morning, do not be surprised: a dragon is hanging over the traffic jam at the entrance to Kazan Expo. A huge red one with a forked tongue is on the billboard next to the Orenburg Airport sign and the ROSTKI forum sign. The irony is that this is the point where people will flock in the next three days, for whom China is not an exotic thing from a billboard, but a line in a contract.

Economy

Parallel imports: $10.6 billion in six months, the list will not be reduced

1,064 13.08

In January—June, the volume of parallel imports to Russia amounted to about $10.6 billion, with an average monthly figure of about $1.7 billion. The Ministry of Industry and Trade does not plan to reduce the current list of goods: The list will remain in the version that came into force in May 2026. The mechanism will continue to work in 2027.

Customs and International Trade

China zeroes duties for 53 African countries, Hunan targets $12 billion

278 13.08

Starting from May 1, China has a zero tariff for 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China. Under this measure, Hunan Province has released a three—year plan: to bring trade with Africa to 80 billion yuan — about 11.86 billion dollars - by 2028. In the first seven months of 2026, China's trade with Africa increased by 18.9%.

Economy

Egypt calls Indian business: $1.5 billion has already been invested in Port Said

1,458 13.08

Egypt is counting on long-term Indian investments in industry. At the meeting in Jaipur, they discussed the current $1.5 billion Port Said project, the construction of a 150 million ethylene import terminal, and the prospect of producing commercial trucks in the country.

Cargo transportation

China has opened a center for companies to enter the BRICS markets in Xiamen.

2,003 13.08

A platform has been launched in Xiamen that helps Chinese companies enter foreign markets, primarily in the BRICS countries and the partner countries of the association. It is built on the principle of a single window: a separate session for each country, briefings, presentations by service providers and face-to-face negotiations with foreign delegations.

Economy

Fuel trucks were released from weight and size control by the end of the year

896 12.08

From August 10 until the end of 2026, it is prohibited to carry out weight and dimensional control of vehicles carrying gasoline, diesel fuel and jet fuel. The measure covers federal state supervision in road transport, urban land electric transport and in the road sector.

Cargo transportation

The EEC resets duties on titanium scrap, manganese, acid

1,219 11.08

Three import duty decisions in two days. Titanium scrap — zero rate until August 31, 2028, effective in ten days. Manganese ores are reset to the same date. Terephthalic acid and its salts — the zero rate is planned until March 31, 2028 instead of the standard 5%.

Customs and International Trade

SPOT: 377 thousand DPP, SMEs do not generate QR codes

1,005 11.08

The SPOT operator has processed more than 377,000 documents about the upcoming delivery since June 1. The largest taxpayers, participants in tax monitoring and AEO have been exempted from the security payment — the burden has fallen on small and medium-sized businesses. Entrepreneurs complain that payments are not displayed in the account and the QR code is not generated.

Customs and International Trade

Some of the certificates will be archived from September 1.: how to check

856 11.08

Rosaccreditation has warned that from September 1, 2026, some of the current certificates and declarations will cease to work. Documents issued in accordance with the requirements in force before the 2025 changes are transferred to the "archived" status in the registry. The sign of such a document is the mark "as amended on December 23, 2021." The deadline is three weeks away.

Customs and International Trade

Court: The Federal Tax Service has the right to demand documents from any link in the chain

1,631 10.08

The company received a fine for not submitting documents on the counter-audit, and tried to challenge it by arguing that we are not a counterparty to the taxpayer being audited. The courts did not agree with this approach. The Arbitration Court of the Moscow District has formulated a position that applies to all those who work in long supply chains.

Economy

From March 2027, the cash register will block the sale of dangerous products.

1,871 10.08

From March 1, 2027, the sale of goods dangerous to life and health will be suspended through the Honest Sign system. The mechanism is direct: information about the ban is entered into the system, the cashier blocks the labeling code, and the product is physically impossible to break through. The lock can be triggered simultaneously for all sellers.

Customs and International Trade

Articles

The Yellow River Dam as an assembly point: a report from Sanmenxia on a new stage of cooperation between Russia and China in BRICS

772 03.06

Customs and International Trade

Internal audit in SMEs: how to keep processes and financial flows under control

2,073 17.03

Internal audit in small and medium-sized businesses helps the owner and the CFO to see the real picture of money, contracts and key operations. It reduces the risk of cash gaps, fines, losses on purchases and stock, loss of primary documents, accounting errors and management reporting.

Taxes

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

7,820 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

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

2,729 06.11

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 an accountant can make a payment in USDT: accounting, taxes and risks

2,706 18.10

The director said, "we pay in USDT," but you don't know how to do it? You are not alone. Calculations in cryptocurrency are a new reality of foreign economic activity, for which there are no rules in the Tax Code. We do not load with theory, but give a step-by-step algorithm for an accountant: how to fix everything in the accounting policy, what documents to close the deal with, and, most importantly, how to calculate taxes correctly in order to avoid claims in the future.

EDI and IT in Logistics

Currency control for the importer: step-by-step instructions on how not to receive a fine from the bank

1,604 05.10

Does currency control seem complicated and confusing? In fact, it's a system with clear rules. We've broken down the entire process into simple steps: when to register a contract, what documents to prepare for the bank, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that lead to blocked payments and fines. A practical checklist for any importer.

Customs and International Trade

The Foundation for AI: Why Data, People, and Goals are more important than Choosing a Strategy

1,609 18.09

The introduction of AI is not about choosing software, but about pain and wasted money. Everyone says "build or buy," but this is the last step, not the first. This article examines what underlies failed projects: massive amounts of data, weak architecture, vague goals, and a shortage of personnel. This is not a theory, but a practical checklist of readiness for real AI transformation.

EDI and IT in Logistics

TOP 10 popular cargo transportation destinations in Russia in 2025

2,027 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

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

2,037 07.08

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

3,160 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

3,218 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

3,624 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

2,658 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

3,275 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 to organize exports from Russia to Brazil: logistics and documents

2,375 25.07

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

3,881 21.07

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?

2,547 14.07

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

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

3,934 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