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Russians are faced with delays in foreign parcels, from logistics to customs
Russians are faced with delays in foreign parcels, from logistics to customs
1,934 26.12
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.
Customs and International Trade
China has commissioned the world's first smart supertanker powered by methanol
China has commissioned the world's first smart supertanker powered by methanol
1,524 24.12
The world's first ultra-large oil supertanker powered by methanol and equipped with an intelligent control system has been commissioned in China. The vessel combines environmental friendliness, digitalization and high cargo capacity, opening a new stage in the development of marine oil transportation and global energy logistics.
Cargo transportation
Delo Group of Companies is considering launching a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk
Delo Group of Companies is considering launching a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk
795 25.11
Delo Group is considering the opening of a container line between Mormugao and Novorossiysk, and is also exploring the option of shipping fertilizers to the Indian port in containers.
Commercial vehicles
The world's largest all-electric cargo ship has been launched in China.
The world's largest all-electric cargo ship has been launched in China.
1,723 10.11
The largest all-electric cargo ship, Gezhouba, has been launched in China. The vessel is equipped with an intelligent control system and will become a symbol of a new generation of ecological shipping.
Commercial vehicles
China will get closer: Kaliningrad launches new shipping line
China will get closer: Kaliningrad launches new shipping line
1,563 29.10
The new Kaliningrad–Petersburg sea line with access to China may change the logistics of the region. The first ship will sail in November.
Cargo transportation
Strict inspection at the border with Kazakhstan has inflated the prices of containers from China
Strict inspection at the border with Kazakhstan has inflated the prices of containers from China
1,084 29.10
Due to increased checks at the border with Kazakhstan, the cost of shipping containers from China has increased. The market is adapting to the new logistical realities.
Customs and International Trade
Containers are getting cheaper: shipping rates from China have collapsed to a minimum
Containers are getting cheaper: shipping rates from China have collapsed to a minimum
1,562 29.10
The container shipping market from China to Russia is experiencing turbulence: rates are falling, competition is growing, and logistics is adapting to new challenges.
Cargo transportation
Container market 2025: lower rates and unexpected drop in imports from China
Container market 2025: lower rates and unexpected drop in imports from China
890 28.10
Container shipping prices in 2025 have updated the minimum in recent years, and seasonal imports from China have unexpectedly dropped — how does this affect logistics and the market?
Cargo transportation
Rising prices for container shipments from China: consequences of inspections at the border with Kazakhstan
Rising prices for container shipments from China: consequences of inspections at the border with Kazakhstan
1,623 26.10
The tightening of customs control at the border with Kazakhstan has led to an increase in the cost of shipping containers from China. What is behind this and how the market reacts is in the material.
Cargo transportation
Why does the promised delivery in 2 days turn into a week?
Why does the promised delivery in 2 days turn into a week?
1,929 25.10
Shipping from marketplaces began to take longer. We are looking into why the usual "two-day delivery" turns into a week-long wait.
Marketplaces
The Return of CMA CGM: how will the container transportation market in Russia change
The Return of CMA CGM: how will the container transportation market in Russia change
1,474 23.10
CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, is returning to Russia. This event can significantly change the balance of power in the logistics market.
Cargo transportation
Maritime crisis: suspension of CStar Line and STF Shipping revealed market vulnerability
Maritime crisis: suspension of CStar Line and STF Shipping revealed market vulnerability
2,030 23.10
Major shipping companies CStar Line and STF Shipping have suspended operations in Russia due to financial problems. Their shutdown showed how vulnerable the market is to dependence on a single customer.
Cargo transportation
Why is an increase in container shipping rates inevitable at the end of 2025
Why is an increase in container shipping rates inevitable at the end of 2025
1,856 22.10
After the October holidays in China and before the New Year peak in demand, container shipping rates began to rise. Experts warn: This is just the beginning of a new cycle of price appreciation.
Cargo transportation
A new sea line between St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad has been launched: a way to circumvent sanctions
A new sea line between St. Petersburg and Kaliningrad has been launched: a way to circumvent sanctions
2,024 22.10
Against the background of sanctions restrictions, Kaliningrad receives another supply channel: a new container shipping line is being launched between St. Petersburg and the enclave.
Cargo transportation
FESCO expands its influence: the company has been given control of the Kamchatka Seaport
FESCO expands its influence: the company has been given control of the Kamchatka Seaport
244 22.10
FESCO is strengthening its position in the Far East by taking over the Kamchatka Seaport and shipping Company. This is a step towards creating a powerful logistics cluster for the northern and coastal regions of Russia.
Cargo transportation
Crisis after crisis: International trade at a crossroads
Crisis after crisis: International trade at a crossroads
808 18.10
Global trade is experiencing a series of shocks: the pandemic, sanctions, and logistical disruptions are transforming shipping routes and affecting foreign economic statistics.
Economy
Cargo cult collapses: how the gray shipping schemes from China started to fail
Cargo cult collapses: how the gray shipping schemes from China started to fail
1,601 17.10
After years of rapid growth, gray shipping schemes from China began to give up under the pressure of customs control. Trucks are parked at the border, and sellers are suffering losses.
Cargo transportation
Container calm: global shipping rates continue to fall
Container calm: global shipping rates continue to fall
1,078 11.10
Container shipping tariffs continue to decline, reflecting the decline in demand amid global economic restructuring. How long will this trend last?
Cargo transportation
Errors in the address: how not to lose a parcel during international delivery
Errors in the address: how not to lose a parcel during international delivery
1,206 02.10
An incorrectly specified address is a common cause of delays and losses in international shipping. In this article, we will look at how to correctly arrange an address and not spoil the impression of buying abroad.
Customs and International Trade
SDEK raises tariffs: shipping in Russia will rise in price from October
SDEK raises tariffs: shipping in Russia will rise in price from October
1,842 02.10
Starting from October 1, SDEK will increase shipping rates by an average of 11%. The increase is due to an increase in operating costs and will affect certain areas within Russia.
Cargo transportation

Articles

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?
1,576 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