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ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.
ETRN will become mandatory for 95% of businesses starting from September 1.
1,170 24.05
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
Kazakhstan and Russia expand railway corridor to China
Kazakhstan and Russia expand railway corridor to China
1,780 26.04
Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to strengthen railway freight routes to China. The negotiations are aimed at expanding capacity and synchronizing traffic schedules. For businesses working with Chinese suppliers, this is a signal to improve delivery times and reduce shipping costs.
Cargo transportation
China launched the HH-200 flight: a cargo drone for frost and heat
China launched the HH-200 flight: a cargo drone for frost and heat
1,396 20.04
In China, an HH-200 cargo drone was lifted into the air, designed to operate in the cold and heat. The device should cover delivery to hard-to-reach areas: mountains, islands, coastal and border destinations. The focus of the project is not record-breaking show flights, but a practical network of "small aircraft" for cargo.
Cargo transportation
The Ministry of Transport will close the entrance to container giants without the “Russian contour”
The Ministry of Transport will close the entrance to container giants without the “Russian contour”
1,487 26.03
The authorities are preparing rules that will dramatically narrow down the range of global container lines capable of returning to the shipping market with calls at Russian ports. The project provides for registration in the Russian Federation, more than 50% of Russian participation, insurance in the country, priority of sanctioned cargo and work only on its own fleet. For foreign economic activity, this is the risk of rising rates and lengthening leverage.
Cargo transportation
Iran has signaled to Japan: vessels of the “Japanese contour” are ready to pass through Hormuz
Iran has signaled to Japan: vessels of the “Japanese contour” are ready to pass through Hormuz
1,545 23.03
Amid the shipping crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran announced its readiness to allow ships bound for Japan to pass through. For the market, this is a rare public signal about the selective passage regime, which affects the cost of freight, insurance and compliance of cargo owners.
Cargo transportation
Shanghai—Moscow: container rates increased by 8% in March%
Shanghai—Moscow: container rates increased by 8% in March%
2,485 19.03
The Shanghai—Moscow route is getting more expensive again: mid-March brought +8% to the weighted average cost of shipping a 40-foot container. Against the background of the deep-sea risk, surcharges are being added to carriers, and cargo flows are shifting to the Far East and direct container trains.
Cargo transportation
China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030
China accelerates smart ports and AI in transportation for the period 2026-2030
1,654 17.03
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
Tanker freight through the Strait of Hormuz jumped by 600%
Tanker freight through the Strait of Hormuz jumped by 600%
2,627 15.03
The cost of shipping oil through the Strait of Hormuz has increased dramatically: The rates for VLCC exceeded $14 per barrel in early March. The rise in prices has also affected Suezmax, and the market expects high volatility due to security risks, insurance surcharges and route redistricting.
Cargo transportation
Container lines massively stop shipping in the Persian Gulf
Container lines massively stop shipping in the Persian Gulf
2,181 06.03
The largest container carriers have begun to massively restrict operations in the Persian Gulf countries. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO and a number of other lines are suspending new bookings and reviewing ship routes. The reason was military risks in the region and a sharp increase in insurance rates for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Cargo transportation
Military allowances: Alpha Shipping has introduced a tariff for the stages of the route
Military allowances: Alpha Shipping has introduced a tariff for the stages of the route
2,122 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
Refunds on marketplaces will be prescribed in the law: disputed categories will be divided
Refunds on marketplaces will be prescribed in the law: disputed categories will be divided
1,348 19.02
The Ministry of Economic Development is preparing amendments to the law on consumer protection to fix the rules for the return of goods from marketplaces. It is planned to separate the refusal upon receipt and the return upon receipt, define lists of limited categories and introduce photo/video control of acceptance. The seller's right to withhold return shipping costs is also being discussed.
Marketplaces
The VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 is submitted in a new form by April 27.
The VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 is submitted in a new form by April 27.
1,292 15.02
The Federal Tax Service requires submitting a VAT declaration for the first quarter of 2026 in an updated form due to the transition to the 22% rate. The report must be submitted by April 27, and the amended order comes into force on March 29. Lines for new rates and details for advance and shipping invoices have been added to the declaration.
Economy
NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost
NOE Transport subsidy-2026: up to 60% of expenses, a limit of 200 million rubles and 11% of the shipping cost
1,554 30.01
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has outlined the parameters of a transport subsidy for NEE exporters for 2026: compensation of up to 60% of the actual cost of delivery, but not more than 11% of the cost of shipments for the period and not more than 200 million rubles per company. The budget for 2026 has been reduced to 2.46 billion rubles, so competition for support will increase. The range of participants is additionally expanding — in 2026, chemical industry enterprises will also be able to
Cargo transportation
The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount
The Federal Tax Service is changing its approach to foreign forwarders: when the importer is facing 10% tax on the entire amount
1,708 29.01
The Federal Tax Service and the Ministry of Finance have tightened their view on payments to foreign freight forwarders: if the payment for international shipping cannot be separated from the remuneration of the intermediary and other services, the importer runs the risk of withholding tax as income from international transportation. For businesses, this means one thing: it is not enough to call the contract a "freight forwarding" — you need to prove the structure of the amount with documents an
Customs and International Trade
Fast delivery in 2026: why 10-15 days have become unattainable
Fast delivery in 2026: why 10-15 days have become unattainable
3,634 15.01
Logistical delays between China and Russia have ceased to be a temporary problem and will form a new business norm in 2026. Increased customs control, congested borders and the approach of the Chinese New Year make delivery in 10-15 days almost unattainable. For sellers, this means reviewing deadlines, budgets, and the entire procurement strategy, otherwise the risks of losses increase many times over.
Cargo transportation
Russians are faced with delays in foreign parcels, from logistics to customs
Russians are faced with delays in foreign parcels, from logistics to customs
3,134 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
2,241 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
1,659 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.
2,447 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
2,375 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

Articles

Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it
Why cargo may be delayed between the BRICS countries and how to avoid it
1,127 13.01
Shipping cargo from China to Russia is just the beginning. The real quest is to get it on time and without losses. Why can't Chinese banks skip your payment? What should I do if the customs decided to open each box in the rain? And why doesn't even insurance always save you from losses? This article examines the real, rather than theoretical, reasons why supply disruptions have become the norm, and what can be done about it in practice.
Cargo transportation
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?
2,505 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