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Chinese partners often offer a comprehensive solution: the price of the product includes both production and delivery. While this may seem convenient, this simplification leads to additional, unobvious costs. In such circumstances, the 22% import tax to Russia is calculated not only on the product but also on logistics.

The KMZ Cargo company (part of the military-industrial holding Kinigsepp Machine-Building Plant) recommends, in accordance with Article 164, paragraph 2.1 of the Russian Tax Code, accounting for international logistics services separately from the purchase of goods. A contract for the production or purchase of equipment, which includes the cost of only the goods themselves, is concluded separately from the contract for transportation services. This approach allows for the provision of international transportation logistics services at a zero VAT rate in accordance with the Russian Tax Code. After rendering services, KMZ Cargo provides a full package of documents confirming the international shipment, which is processed at a zero VAT rate.

The company's specialists are knowledgeable about international shipping and its regulations, ensuring the fastest and most cost-effective delivery possible. KMZ Cargo is your reliable partner for international freight transportation!

Publication date: 02/12/2026

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New FSTEC and FSB regulations may block the use of foreign algorithms for analyzing cargo flows, predicting equipment wear, and managing warehouses, as they will be deemed unsafe.

Russia may introduce mandatory certification of AI systems for critical infrastructure and government agencies, RBC reports.

The authorities have prepared a bill that will, for the first time, introduce differentiated regulation for artificial intelligence systems based on their risk level. Mandatory certification by the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control (FSTEC) and the Federal Security Service (FSB) is planned for AI systems used in critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities and in public administration. This follows from the draft law "On the Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems by Agencies Part of the Unified System of Public Authority," a copy of which RBC has obtained.

According to the document, all AI systems will be divided into four risk categories: minimal, limited, high, and critical. High-risk systems will be those used in critical information infrastructure (CII) facilities—communication networks, energy, transportation, finance, and other significant industries. Critical risk implies a threat to life, health, or national security. It is for these two categories that a mandatory certificate of compliance will be required. The new National AI Center for Public Administration will determine the criticality level of each system and maintain a registry of approved solutions.

RBC has learned that testing of high- and critical-risk AI systems is planned for a special testing facility being established at the initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development. Successful completion of the tests will be a prerequisite for approval for use on critical information infrastructure (CI) facilities. Furthermore, the bill explicitly prohibits the use of AI systems with rights held by foreign entities on such infrastructure. The authors intend this to ensure technological sovereignty and protect against the risk of data leaks. A Ministry of Digital Development spokesperson, however, declined to comment on the details, stating only that the ministry is "not currently developing legislation" related to such a testing facility.

Market experts have varying assessments of the initiative's potential implications. On the one hand, the need to protect critical assets is undeniable. As Pavel Rastopshin, CEO of Ultimatek Group, notes, AI is currently frequently used in the energy, transportation, and housing and utilities sectors for predictive analytics, load management, and accident prevention, often based on solutions from international vendors such as Siemens or Schneider Electric. The idea of certification for such systems is understandable, but, according to him, there is currently no real mechanism for certifying neural networks with unpredictable behavior. "It cannot be tested for all situations, which means security cannot be guaranteed using traditional methods," Rastopshin noted. He admits that regulators may face a dilemma: either impose a restrictive regime, freezing digitalization, or seek fundamentally new approaches to regulation.

On the other hand, a strict ban on foreign AI solutions raises questions about practical implementation and potential costs. Vitaly Popov, Director of the Softline Solutions Department, points out that many companies have already integrated foreign systems into their processes, including open-source models (LR). Abruptly abandoning them could paralyze workflows. "This is a step backwards in terms of development… Many companies are already using foreign AI solutions… Will we be able to transition to Russian solutions without losses?" the expert asks. He also emphasizes that most domestic AI developments are built on architectures derived from global open source, so a legal ban will not eliminate technological dependence but merely limit access to the most mature models.

Denis Romanov, Director of the Lukomorye AI Product Development Center (part of Rostelecom), points out that not all foreign solutions are equally risky. Open-source models like Llama or Mistral can be deployed locally and, if trained on domestic data and with controlled updates, used with minimal risk. He believes the key factor is not the architecture's origin, but control over the entire chain: deployment, data, and updates.

At the same time, there are also warnings about the potential negative consequences of overly strict regulation for the emerging market. Dmitry Markov, CEO of VisionLabs (MTS), believes that strict measures at the initial stage of AI development could hinder technological progress, reduce the competitiveness of Russian developers, and trigger an outflow of qualified personnel.

As a reminder, Russia ranked 28th out of 36 countries in the Global AI Vibrancy Tool for 2024. Its strong legislative position contrasts with weak implementation and low research citation rates. LR

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Publication date: 02/11/2026

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The rules abolish the practice of resealing at EAEU borders, introducing a unified digital system. Responsibility for providing the seal lies with the customer, with violations subject to fines starting in the second quarter of 2026, as well as the measures already in place for sanctioned goods.

On February 11, 2026, a mandatory EAEU agreement on the use of electronic navigation seals for international road transport will come into force. A key change is that a single seal installed in the country where tracking begins will be valid for the entire route across the Union's countries, without needing to be replaced at borders. This means that a seal installed, for example, in Belarus will accompany a truck across Russia to its final destination in Kazakhstan. There will no longer be a need to replace the device at borders, as all national operators are integrated into a single system and exchange data, explained Maxim Demenchuk, Commercial Director of the CRCP.

The new requirements will be introduced in stages. During the first stage, starting on February 11, monitoring will apply to the transportation of sanctioned goods, alcohol, and tobacco products under customs transit, export, and mutual trade procedures. Additionally, road transport will be required to secure a customs seal for light industry and electronic goods from approved lists.

The second stage, scheduled for July 31, 2026, will expand the rules to cover all customs transit of any goods transported by road. An important clarification: the agreement applies only to shipments that involve the territories of two or more EAEU countries. Domestic Russian routes are not covered by these rules, clarified Maxim Demenchuk.

To get started, carriers, freight forwarders, or shippers must register in their personal account on the CRCP website, create a shipping request, and pay for the service. The system will automatically calculate the rate in rubles for the entire route, regardless of the number of countries crossed. Payment is made to the operator in the country where the tracking begins, who then independently settles with their colleagues in other countries.

The company declares its technological readiness for change. The CRCP electronic seal fleet comprises 23,000 devices, with plans to increase this number by 30% by 2026. A network of over 150 temporary storage warehouses and 138 Platon system offices has been deployed across Russia, where devices can be installed or removed. A 24-hour support line is already operational. In the event of an emergency en route, such as a damaged seal, the driver must immediately notify the operator via the hotline.

The expert paid special attention to liability issues. Serious penalties, including re-exportation or destruction of the goods, are already in place for failure to use seals on sanctioned goods. Starting in the second quarter of 2026, Russia is expected to introduce administrative fines for violations under the EAEU agreement. Meanwhile, the current Union State Decree No. 7, which regulates import controls from third countries, will remain in effect alongside the new agreement. This means that direct imports, for example, from China to Russia, will remain subject to the old rules for certain categories of goods.

In the case of consolidated cargo, if the shipment contains at least one piece of regulated goods, the entire vehicle may be sealed, clarified Maxim Demenchuk. Special procedures for removing and re-sealing seals will apply for shipments to the Kaliningrad Region through third countries. The device must be returned within three calendar days to the operator in the country where the shipment ends or to any Centralized Regional Control Center (CRCC) collection point.

Contact information for all national operators, including Beltamozhservice in Belarus and the Institute of Space Technology and Engineering (ISTE) in Kazakhstan, is available on the CRCP website in a special information sheet for carriers.

As a reminder, the electronic navigation seal system will be integrated with the GIS EPD, giving carriers the freedom to choose devices from different operators. These plans were confirmed by Artem Popov, CEO of the Digital Platform Development Center, speaking at the Transport Week 2025 forum. LR

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Publication date: 02/11/2026

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The new SPOT system makes carriers hostage to customer data. Experts advise urgently changing contracts and regulations.

Starting April 1, 2026, a new mandatory procedure for pre-declaration of goods imported into Russia from EAEU countries by road will be introduced. The Confirmation of Expected Delivery System (SPOT) will begin pilot testing and will be fully operational on July 1, with financial guarantees and a ban on importing goods without a QR code, NOVELCO told Logirus.

The system's mechanism is rigorous and consistent. The applicant—the importer or their authorized representative—must generate and submit to the Federal Tax Service a document on the upcoming delivery (DOPP) no less than two days before the planned border crossing. This document contains full details of the transaction, the goods with their TN VED codes, the transport, and the calculation of the security deposit. If the system verifies that the DOPP is completed correctly, and, starting from July 1, 2026, also confirms the reserve funds, it will generate a QR code within 15 minutes. Failure to do so from this date will result in the vehicle being physically stopped at the border.

The most sensitive element for businesses will be the security deposit. Starting in the second half of 2026, to obtain a QR code, it will be necessary to reserve an amount equivalent to the estimated import VAT and excise taxes. This is not a tax, but a temporary blocking of funds in a special account, subject to subsequent offset or refund. The key financial risk lies in the freezing of working capital for the period from the submission of the additional payment order until the completion of customs clearance, according to NOVELCO. Exchange rate risk is added to foreign currency contracts, as settlement is based on the Central Bank exchange rate on the document submission date, not the date of actual import. Several categories of companies are exempt from the security deposit, including major taxpayers, companies subject to tax monitoring, and authorized economic operators, creating a significant competitive advantage for them.

NOVELCO is confident that the new system fundamentally changes the approach to operational planning, eliminating spontaneous delivery scenarios. The main risks for importers are concentrated in three areas: operational, which requires a shift to advance schedule coordination; financial, associated with liquidity pressures; and regulatory, where any discrepancy between the data in the delivery note and the shipping documents leads to the denial of cargo. The situation for carriers is also changing: they effectively become dependent on the correct actions of the customer. NOVELCO lawyers recommend that transportation contracts now stipulate the importer's obligation to provide a valid QR code as a mandatory condition for the commencement of a shipment, in order to avoid delays and financial losses.

Before launching the system, companies must take a number of specific steps. Importers should check their status for exemptions, ensure technical connectivity to the Federal Tax Service or data exchange through an electronic document management (EDM) operator, and revise contracts with suppliers to specify deadlines for transmitting accurate data to the DPP, NOVELCO advises. Assessing the impact of reserve funds on working capital is equally important. Carriers should train drivers to use QR codes and develop internal procedures for handling border denials. NOVELCO specialists recommend beginning test interactions with the system immediately after the launch of the applicant service on the FTS website, which is expected to occur no later than March 30, 2026.

In the first stage, the SPOT will only affect road transport. The inclusion of rail, air, and sea transport is planned no earlier than 2027 and will be regulated by a separate government decision.

As a reminder, the Russian government plans to allocate 16.5 billion rubles from the federal budget for the implementation of a system for confirming the expected delivery of goods in 2026-2028. LR

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Publication date: 02/02/2026

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Sheremetyevo bought Domodedovo for 66 billion rubles.

Sheremetyevo Airport has acquired its direct competitor, Domodedovo Airport. The deal took place at auction, where the asset's price was reduced from the initial 132 billion rubles to 66 billion. However, in addition to the airport, the owner also inherited Domodedovo's debt of 70 billion rubles. Sheremetyevo described the acquisition as a business project to rehabilitate a complex facility with debts and losses.

Moscow will now have the country's largest air hub. The impact on tourists is still unclear: everything will depend on whether Domodedovo remains independent or becomes a "branch" of Sheremetyevo. The era of three competing airports in the capital is coming to an end.

Publication date: 01/30/2026

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Publication date: 01/29/2026

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The Federal Tax Service is identifying discrepancies between contracts and actual services in logistics. This results in denial of deductions and additional assessments.

When reviewing cargo transportation schemes, tax authorities and courts primarily look at documents, and the key basis for claims is the discrepancy between the legal form of the transaction and its economic essence. Alexey Kozhevnikov, a representative of Risk Control and a member of the expert group at the Financial University, spoke about this in an interview with Logirus.

"In the event of a discrepancy, all actual actions of the parties will be established, and the consequences will include additional charges, fines, and penalties," Kozhevnikov stated. The expert explained that in logistics, similar problems are regularly identified in "freight forwarding." Often, a party to a transaction is listed in the contract as a freight forwarder, but in fact provides agency services. This casts doubt on the validity of the issued invoice in the eyes of the Federal Tax Service. "For many accountants, this is like a bolt from the blue," he noted.

According to the expert, the outcome for the cargo owner could be severe: the court has the right to reclassify the contract, applying commission or agency provisions to it, which would lead to the denial of a tax deduction. Kozhevnikov emphasized that there are already plenty of similar cases, and given the latest amendments to the Russian Tax Code, such cases will become even more common.

The bill of lading plays a special role in proving a fictitious shipment. Alexey Kozhevnikov pointed out a critical error: "If you, as a cargo owner, continue to indicate the 'forwarding agent' company, which is actually an 'agent,' as the 'shipper' or 'carrier' on the bill of lading, then it's only a matter of time before the provisions of Article 54.1 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation are applied to such schemes, leading to subsequent additional charges." The expert warned that the apparent savings from such schemes will ultimately result in significant losses due to additional charges, fines, and penalties. In his experience, tax clauses in contracts often fail, as collecting anything from an unscrupulous service provider is practically impossible.

As a reminder, an analysis of over 6,000 completed taxpayer-FTS court cases for 2024-2025 identified over 60,000 "technical" companies. The data was obtained through a study by Risk Control, presented by its representative, Alexey Kozhevnikov, a member of the expert group at the Financial University. The study demonstrates the systemic nature of the use of shell companies in the economy. LR

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Publication date: 01/27/2026

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Authorities are considering a ban on vehicles heavier than 1.5 tons to relieve infrastructure congestion. The main freight traffic could be redirected to the Novorossiya Highway, which is planned for expansion.

Authorities are considering introducing additional restrictions on the Crimean Bridge for vehicles weighing over 1.5 tons. Anatoly Borisenko, head of the Crimean State Traffic Safety Inspectorate, announced this in an interview with Komsomolskaya Pravda. He stated that this measure is aimed at reducing the burden on the infrastructure facility.

If the decision is made, traffic flow toward Dzhankoy along the Novorossiya Highway is expected to increase. This route is planned to be expanded to four lanes in the future to increase its capacity. This is not the first time traffic restrictions have been tightened on the bridge. As a reminder, electric and hybrid vehicles have been banned from crossing the bridge since November 3, 2025. As previously reported, the decision was made on the recommendation of law enforcement agencies for security purposes.

The Krasnodar Krai task force recommends that owners of vehicles subject to restrictions use the route through Taganrog, Mariupol, Melitopol, and Dzhankoy as an alternative. This route is not new to logistics operators: it has previously been proposed for freight transport between Crimea and Kuban, as well as to relieve bridge congestion during the summer tourist season. Therefore, authorities are consistently working to redistribute traffic flows, striving to minimize risks and delays on this key artery.

As a reminder, modern portal-type inspection and screening systems will not be installed on the approaches to the Crimean Bridge in the near future. As Grigory Nazarov, press secretary for the construction department of JSC VAD for the Republic of Crimea, explained, there is simply no space for portal scanners at the existing stationary "Taman" inspection and screening system, located before the bridge exit. They require a separate site, and an interchange is located three hundred meters from the "Taman" inspection and screening system. This significantly complicates the search for a suitable site that meets safety requirements.

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Publication date: 01/20/2026

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Publication date: 01/20/2026

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By 2028, the investor will invest more than 200 million rubles in the terminal, which is planned to redistribute the region's freight flows to the railway.

The Omsk Region plans to build a new transport and logistics complex for international container shipments. The "Karbyshevo Container Terminal" project, costing over 200 million rubles, is expected to be completed by 2028. This was announced by regional Governor Vitaly Khotsenko on his Telegram channel, noting that the project has received support from the regional investment committee.

According to Governor Mina Akhverdiyeva, the governor's press secretary, the investor plans to build a terminal with a full range of container cargo handling services and, at its own expense, provide rail access. Completion is scheduled for 2028.

According to Governor Vitaly Khotsenko, the new infrastructure will allow for the redistribution of freight traffic to rail transport and increase the Omsk Region's export potential. He emphasized that the terminal will be integrated into international container routes, including those to China.

The rationale for choosing the terminal site, as evident from the region's description, is based on its transit location. The Omsk region is a major industrial and agricultural center, and the city is located at the intersection of the Trans-Siberian Railway, shipping routes along the Irtysh River, and federal highways linking central Russia, the Far East, and Kazakhstan. According to the information provided, the new Omsk-Fyodorovka Airport, currently under construction, will be an additional factor.

Regional authorities are linking the project to specific economic and social benefits. Vitaly Khotsenko stated that the project will create new jobs. According to the governor's official position, the project aims to strengthen the region's export potential. For regional companies exporting petrochemical and engineering products, grain, and food products, the terminal will provide modern infrastructure for cargo containerization. According to authorities, integration into container routes to China will open direct access to key Asian markets. Therefore, as stated, the implementation of the Karbyshevo project is viewed as a comprehensive step toward developing logistics and foreign economic activity in the region.

As a reminder, the capacity of the Freight Village Vorsino multimodal transport and logistics center in the Kaluga Region will double. DP World, one of the world's largest logistics operators, is interested in the Kaluga project due to the hub's strategic location for expediting cargo delivery to the Middle East.

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Publication date: 01/16/2026

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