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Brazil wants to reset ICMS on diesel imports: a blow to logistics costs

The Brazilian Ministry of Finance has proposed to the states to abolish the ICMS tax on diesel imports in order to curb price increases. For a country's logistics sector focused on trucking, this is an attempt to stabilize the cost of carriers and supply chains in the face of external price pressures.

Economy

Hormuz “according to the lists”: to whom Iran gives passage and why it changes logistics

186 23.03

The navigation regime through Hormuz became selective in March: some destinations and "neutral" contours get a chance to pass, while the rest of the markets have to rebuild routes and pay surcharges. Below is a list of countries that appear in public reports as recipients of such a regime.

Cargo transportation

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

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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

719 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

1,952 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

The abolition of subsidies in China triggers a rise in prices for solar panels

1,738 13.03

China is ending the era of export privileges for the solar industry. Starting from April 1, 2026, VAT refunds on photovoltaic products will be canceled, which will trigger price increases on the global market. Manufacturers adjust FOB prices, while importers review contracts and supply budgets.

Economy

China promises to increase imports from Central Asia

1,320 13.03

Beijing has announced its readiness to open the domestic market more widely to Central Asian countries and increase purchases of high-quality products, including the agricultural sector. The statement was made at a video meeting of the leaders dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations. Against the background of growing trade turnover, the import issue is becoming one of the key signals for the region's exporters.

Economy

BUSINESS BREAKFAST 2026 - the first closed strategic session of Deliver-2

1,233 10.03

In March, a closed meeting will be held in Moscow for owners and managers of companies that work with imports and international settlements. The focus is on tax discipline in foreign economic activity, VAT on imports, financial architecture and personal responsibility of the owner. The format is designed for practical case studies and guided work in small groups.

Customs and International Trade

China has expanded imports of services for technology and the green economy

1,929 09.03

China has updated the government's catalog of encouraged import services, focusing on high technology, digital solutions, and environmental transformation of the economy. The new document expands the areas of international cooperation and may open up additional opportunities for foreign companies, including Russian ones.

Economy

Military allowances: Alpha Shipping has introduced a tariff for the stages of the route

1,583 05.03

The marine logistics market is recalculating the cost of risk again. After tensions rise in key offshore areas, insurers tighten conditions, and container lines and service operators transfer these costs to tariffs through military and emergency surcharges. The practice of charges affecting goods in transit is becoming more common in industry notifications, which complicates the financial planning of imports and the contracting of supplies.

Cargo transportation

VAT for the 1st quarter of 2026: the Federal Tax Service has increased checks on exports and imports

1,552 04.03

Since March 29, 2026, the most sensitive thing for participants in foreign economic activity has been changing when working with the VAT declaration: the formal logic of inspections, according to which the inspectorate "reads" your statements. We are talking about new control ratios for the VAT declaration, which the Federal Tax Service sent in connection with the entry into force of Order No. ED-7-3/1227@ dated 12/18/2025.

Customs and International Trade

Tax transition period in 2026: a signal of support for SMEs

1,233 02.03

Putin instructed to consolidate a transition period for small and microbusiness in 2026 so that companies could choose the optimal tax regime. The order also specifies the task of providing a simplified procedure for the formation and submission of tax reports.

Economy

The Northern Sea Route is being strengthened: the MMLC is being built along the route

2,065 02.03

The Ministry of Transport announced the construction of multimodal logistics centers along the Northern Sea Route. The projects are linked to the door-to-door task and the docking of sea, river, auto, railway and air transportation in the Arctic contour.

Cargo transportation

Banks calculate white imports from China via Telegram bot

495 27.02

Banks are launching foreign trade services in Telegram: entrepreneurs are offered a preliminary calculation of white imports from China using a link to a product from the marketplace. The tool shows the cost structure taking into account customs duties and helps to estimate the cost before the start of the transaction.

Customs and International Trade

State support: compensation of export logistics for "My export"

1,729 27.02

From February 26, 2026, two selections for compensation of transportation costs will start on the My Export platform: for industrial products and for agricultural exports. The submission and verification are carried out in digital format. Admission is open until March 23 for industry, and until August 1 for agriculture.

Economy

Exports and environmental standards: REC will hold a webinar on green requirements on February 27

1,308 26.02

On February 27, at 10:00 a.m. (Moscow time), the REC Export School will hold a webinar on green and climate requirements in international trade. The focus is on sustainable supply chains, certification and labeling, including carbon metrics. Online participation by registration.

Customs and International Trade

WB 2026 Reports: How not to confuse sales, sales and disbursement

338 25.02

Wildberries reports in 2026 are the main way to understand why "there are a lot of sales" and there is less money to be paid than expected. Daily reports help to catch anomalies, weekly reports help to see trends and causes, sales reports give the fact of sales and returns, and financial reports explain deductions. Let's figure out how to read them without confusion.

Marketplaces

WB 2026 reports: where the money is "leaking" and how to see it quickly

1,171 25.02

Wildberries reports in 2026 are a map showing why the money to be paid is at odds with the feeling of "a lot of sales." Daily reports help to catch anomalies, weekly reports help to explain the structure of deductions, and monthly analysis shows unprofitable SKUs. We analyze which reports are available, where to view them, and how to read them without errors.

Marketplaces

UPD and UPD DOP on WB and Ozon: how to close a month without discrepancies

1,193 24.02

UPD, UPD DOP, commission agent's report and "report receipt" are the four words that most often cause sellers to miss the closing of the month. We look at how the WB/Ozon reports, deductions and transfers are related, why it is impossible to make documents "on payment" and how the check differs from the UPD, so as not to drown in reconciliation.

Marketplaces

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is cutting parallel imports again: there will be fewer brands

705 23.02

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is preparing a new update of the list of parallel imports and plans to reduce it. The agency speaks about maintaining the trend towards reducing the number of brands and emphasizes that the quality of the study is more important than the speed of adoption. For importers, this is a signal to calculate the risks in advance in terms of assortment and supply channels.

Customs and International Trade

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