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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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We remind you what will happen to your taxes now

From 2025, all simplified taxation systems will be formally recognized as VAT payers.

But for most people, it's all about revenue for 2025:

• If the income for 2025 is up to ₽20 million, there is no need to pay VAT in 2026

Release is automatic, without applications or declarations

But: VAT on imports and in the role of a tax agent remains

• If the income for 2025 is more than ₽20 million, from 2026 there will be an obligation to pay (calculate and declare) VAT

Further the thresholds will be lowered:

• for 2027 – ₽15 million

• for 2028 – ₽10 million

What is important for export and international transport

The 0% VAT rate remains in effect for:

• export of goods

• international transportation

• transport and forwarding services related to them

But the monetary result depends on which VAT regime is chosen.

If VAT is mandatory, there are two options:

• Regular rates (22%, 10%, 0%):

– it is possible to deduct “input” VAT

– with a 0% rate on exports and international transportation, VAT can be refunded

– more difficult accounting, but more profitable for logistics and foreign economic activity

• Special rates (5% or 7%):

– “input” VAT cannot be deducted

– even with a 0% rate on exports, there is no right to deduct “input” VAT, so a refund is impossible

– easier administration, but higher actual load

What special rates are available in 2026 (income adjusted for indexation):

• 5% – if income for 2025 is up to ~₽272 million

• 7% – if income is up to ~₽490 million

• above – only regular rates

The selected rate must be applied to all transactions.

And regarding the 0% rate, it is not an alternative, but an addition to the selected regime.

To use it, you need to confirm export or international transport with documents.

No documents within 180 days – VAT will be charged at the base rate

Publication date: 01/12/2026

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Experts predict a 10% reduction in the fleet, and consider the ruble exchange rate to be the main factor in demand.

According to RBC, Russian aviation will face a fleet reduction and demand pressure from household incomes in 2026. Route network development will directly depend on the ruble exchange rate: a strong national currency will shift the focus to international destinations, while a weak one will favor domestic routes.

Despite the persistent, challenging external environment from 2022 onward—sanctions, the closure of key markets, and the impossibility of legally adding foreign-made aircraft to the fleet—the industry is demonstrating resilience. Passenger traffic in the first three quarters of 2025 totaled 84 million, a decrease of only 2.5% compared to the same period in 2024. However, experts agree that the main challenges for carriers in the coming year are the gradual reduction in capacity and declining real incomes.

Fleet limitations remain the industry's main challenge. Aircraft delivered before 2022 are aging, complicating and prolonging their airworthiness maintenance procedures. Oleg Panteleev, Executive Director of the AviaPort agency, notes that the planned deliveries of new Russian MS-21 and SJ100 aircraft for 2026 will not be able to compensate for the fleet retirement due to the gradual ramp-up of production and lower planned flight hours during the aircraft development period. According to Alexander Lanetsky, CEO of Friendly Avia Support, the number of aircraft in operation will decrease by approximately 10% by the end of 2026. Some aircraft will be grounded due to exhausted engines, the complexity of their maintenance, and limited capacity for heavy-duty maintenance, adds Ilya Shatilin, Editor-in-Chief of the Frequentflyers.ru portal.

However, this won't have a significant impact on the industry, says Georgy Korolev, Project Director at ATK Consulting. Over the past three years, Russian companies have made significant progress in routine maintenance and repairs for major aircraft types. S7 Group confirms this trend in its commentary, noting the expansion of its engineering capabilities and the opening of the second stage of its engine repair plant at Sheremetyevo Airport in November. Since 2022, the company has repaired 401 engines, 335 of which were for other Russian carriers.

Experts believe it's unlikely that sanctions will be lifted in 2026, which precludes the legal import of new foreign aircraft. Alexander Lanetsky doesn't rule out the possibility that some carriers may attempt to import aircraft bypassing restrictions using the "Iranian method"—through a chain of shell companies in third countries, followed by the deactivation of transponders.

In the commercial sphere, the main risk for airlines will be a decline in effective demand. Oleg Panteleev explains that with inflation outpacing income growth, the share of citizens able to fly is declining. In response, carriers can either lower prices to stimulate demand or reduce supply, which seems more logical given fleet problems. The analyst believes that in 2026, airlines will try to maintain or selectively reduce prices to support revenue while maintaining a minimum profit. Georgy Korolev of ATK Consulting and Ilya Shatilin believe that prices will continue to rise, supported by overall inflation and reduced supply, but this growth may be curbed by a decline in consumer activity.

Experts note that the industry's profitability in the new year will largely depend on the strategy of Aeroflot Group, which controls more than half the market. Panteleev points out that if the national carrier, with its own repair resources, decides to maintain its supply volumes, it will be able to set a certain fare level that smaller competitors will be forced to match. Ilya Shatilin adds that the government's willingness to resume large-scale subsidy support, as it did in 2022-2023, could be a key factor in the carriers' financial performance.

No major changes to the route network are expected in 2026, but its structure will be sensitive to the ruble exchange rate. As Oleg Panteleev points out, a strong ruble stimulates demand for international travel, which both Russian and foreign airlines will respond to. A weakening ruble, on the other hand, will redirect traffic to domestic destinations, leading carriers to shift capacity there. The opening of airports in Gelendzhik and Krasnodar in 2025, as well as the hypothetical resumption of operations in Simferopol and Rostov-on-Don, could further shift the balance in favor of the domestic market. At the same time, experts note that smaller carriers will have to more actively develop regional hubs and seek niche destinations to minimize competition with Aeroflot.

Thus, by the end of 2026, the shape of the Russian aviation industry, as Oleg Panteleev summarizes, will be determined by its ability to adapt to rising costs in the face of fleet reduction and pressure on demand, while key trends toward import substitution and digitalization will remain.

As a reminder, Xeneta estimates that the global air cargo market will end 2025 with a 4% increase in traffic volume, but will also face rate cuts and a shift by participants to short-term contracts. LR

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Publication date: 01/12/2026

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The Ministry of Transport's order legalizes paper document flow in four critical scenarios.

The Ministry has approved a list of situations in which the mandatory electronic railway consignment note (ETRN) may be replaced with a paper document. The corresponding order defines four such cases. The document will be in effect until September 1, 2032.

According to the new regulations, a paper consignment note is required for transportation in areas where special legal regimes apply. These include areas where a state of high alert, a state of emergency, martial law, or a counter-terrorism operation has been declared. A paper document is also mandatory for military rail transportation.

Furthermore, the order provides for a derogation from the electronic format in the event of force majeure. If the shipper or carrier lacks the technical capability to generate or receive the electronic form of transport via the internet for this reason, a paper copy is used. This applies to situations where the failure is not the fault of the party involved in the transportation process, but rather due to external force majeure.

As a reminder, according to SberKorus, the number of electronic transport documents (ETD) in Russia has almost doubled by 2025. LR

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Publication date: 12/30/2025

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