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Airlines are asking for special status for 400 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. The issue isn't leasing, but rather guarantees for the stability of key cargo and passenger routes.

The Air Transport Operators Association (ATO) has appealed to the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Finance to extend the validity of government decree No. 412, a key industry regulation that ensures the legal operation of imported aircraft. This was reported by Vedomosti, citing the association's letter dated December 4.

The document, which allows Russian airlines not to return Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer aircraft to foreign lessors and establishes a special payment procedure, was initially valid until the end of 2024, but was later extended until December 31, 2026. The Association of Air Transport Operators (AEVT), without specifying a specific deadline, insists on a further extension, emphasizing that foreign aircraft remain the backbone of passenger transportation in Russia, and a significant portion of them were acquired through leases.

A Ministry of Transport representative confirmed receipt of the request and promised to respond. Aeroflot, Ural Airlines, Smartavia, and Azur Air, as well as the Ministry of Finance, did not comment on the publication's inquiries at the time of publication. Resolution No. 412 serves as the legal basis for managing imported aircraft under sanctions. It not only froze demands for the return of aircraft but also introduced a special payment mechanism through ruble-denominated Type C accounts in Russian banks. Furthermore, the document allows aircraft to be serviced and repaired without the approvals and original spare parts from Western manufacturers that are normally required. Export of such aircraft is permitted only with the approval of the government's Commission for Control over Foreign Investments.

While the decree is in effect, the insurance settlement process continues, transferring ownership of the aircraft from foreign lessors to Russian entities. A key role here is played by NLK-Finance, a leasing company under the Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya), which purchases the aircraft and leases them to domestic air carriers. This frees the airlines from claims under previous leasing agreements and insurance policies. The transaction is partially financed by funds from the National Welfare Fund, issued to NLK at 1.5% per annum for 15 years, with participating airlines also contributing their profits to the purchase.

According to Reuters, approximately 400 aircraft belonging to Western lessors remained in Russia after the imposition of sanctions. By mid-2025, according to Kommersant, settlements had been completed or were in the final stages for 208 aircraft, with the total cost of this process exceeding 460 billion rubles. Aeroflot Group, for example, plans to complete transactions for 36 aircraft by the end of 2025, totaling $1.1 billion.

Experts consider the issue of extending the decree strategic for the industry. A source at one airline told Vedomosti that such a decision is inevitable. S7 Airlines, however, sees no reason for disruptions to its flight schedule even if the document is not extended, citing its own experience in resolving the legal status of its fleet. Oleg Panteleev, Executive Director of the Aviaport agency, believes extending the mechanism for another three years is justified, but considers an indefinite extension inappropriate. He believes that a civilized legal framework for the current situation is necessary, especially in light of Rostec's statements that foreign aircraft manufacturers are unlikely to return to the Russian market and that the future of domestic air travel lies with a fleet of Russian aircraft.

As a reminder, Russian cargo airlines are predicting the risk of a complete grounding of their aircraft and forced withdrawal from the market within the next three to five years. Market participants voiced this assessment at a roundtable discussion at the Civic Chamber of the Russian Federation, highlighting a range of critical issues: a rapidly shrinking and aging fleet, a severe shortage of spare parts and personnel, lengthy repair queues, and unequal competition with foreign carriers. LR

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Publication date: 12/15/2025

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Alevtina Kirillova, CEO of Eurasian Agrologistics, proposed a package of concrete measures to Russian Railways and operators: from special rates for short hauls to one-stop-shop rates, taking into account China's experience with subsidies.

To stem the outflow of freight to road transport, Russian Railways needs to collaborate with operators to create ready-to-sell end-to-end logistics products with fixed long-term rates. Alevtina Kirillova, CEO of the Eurasian Agrologistics Autonomous Non-Profit Organization, proposed this initiative at the "Transport Services Market: Interaction and Partnership" conference.

In her opinion, the development of comprehensive turnkey offers is a necessary condition for retaining clients, especially in light of the growing tariff burden: from 2024 to 2025, tariffs increased by 13.8%, and for 2026, an increase of another 18% is planned, plus a 2% increase in VAT.

The proposal is based on an analysis of the factors that determine shipper selection. Besides cost, key factors include predictability of delivery times, ease of one-stop shopping, and the ability to obtain a single rate for the entire supply chain. Rail is often inferior to road transport today in terms of flexibility, speed of shipment organization, and transparency of final terms, especially over distances of 500 to 3,000 km, where competition is most intense, noted Alevtina Kirillova.

The expert's package of specific measures for implementing this approach includes several areas. The primary focus is the development and promotion of end-to-end tariff rates across different modes of transport. To ensure competition on short haul routes, it is proposed to introduce special reduced rates for distances of up to 500 km. Digitalization and simplification of interactions are also considered critical: single-document processing, expedited procedures, and an expanded package of related services (storage, customs, insurance).

As a financial support tool, Alevtina Kirillova proposed considering dynamic subsidy mechanisms for strategic products (metals, chemicals), using the adapted experience of China, which actively subsidizes its supply chains. However, the Chinese system has its own internal contradictions and barriers that are important to consider, the expert noted. In particular, subsidies often operate within established limits, which may be exhausted by the end of the year.

Furthermore, there is a practice whereby Chinese logistics platforms transfer funding originally allocated for shipments to Russia to transit shipments to Europe via alternative routes, such as the Trans-Caspian route, which bypasses Russia. Thus, some potential subsidies, which could have benefited Russian railway infrastructure, are lost.

Despite these difficulties, the expert insists that the approach of active and flexible government participation in shaping the economics of logistics corridors holds promise. Adapting this approach, she believes, could help develop other international routes involving Russia, making rail transport more cost-competitive for key shippers, Alevtina Kirillova concluded.

As a reminder, the Association of Sea Trade Ports (ASOP) has launched an initiative to standardize the handling capacities of Russian seaports. The association believes this will help capture the growing volume of spot contracts and redirect cargo from road to rail. LR

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Publication date: 12/11/2025

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Investments by 2030 will be directed toward laying 50 km of track and modernizing the energy system to synchronize the growth of port capacity with Russian Railways' capabilities.

At a briefing with his deputies, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced the allocation of nearly 70 billion rubles by 2030 to expand the railway infrastructure leading to the Novorossiysk seaport.

Funds will be allocated under the national project for the construction of approximately 50 kilometers of new track over the next five years. This year alone, approximately 400 million rubles will be allocated for the advanced construction of the railway yard, the reconstruction of the traction substation, and the main track.

This decision is part of a large-scale state program to develop new logistics routes and increase highway capacity. As Mishustin noted, the goal is to ensure reliable product supplies and create comfortable conditions for the movement of goods and passengers throughout the country.

Novorossiysk, as Russia's key seaport on the Black Sea, plays a strategic role in export-import operations, and expanding its land connectivity directly impacts the capacity of the entire transport hub.

As a reminder, the government recently required stevedores to organize and pay for underwater inspections of the bottoms of foreign vessels for explosives. The new regulations come in the wake of incidents indicating external interference recorded in 2025 at a number of ports, including Ust-Luga. LR

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Publication date: 12/09/2025

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Benefits of using a goods declaration for express shipments:

– Simplified declaration. The DTEG allows the release of low-value cargo worth up to 200 euros with minimal documentation from the recipient.

– Duty-free import. Cargoes cleared under the DTEG are imported into the Russian Federation without paying customs duties.

– Speed of customs operations. The simplified declaration form facilitates faster customs clearance of express cargo.

– Cargo tracking. Using the express delivery tracking number, you can track your cargo at any time, day or night.

 

This news is especially welcome for anyone who orders goods from foreign online stores and prepares product samples for shipment.

Publication date: 12/04/2025

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Authorities are entrusting logistics companies with customs and law enforcement functions. The industry is assessing the risks and technical impossibility of implementing the new regulations.

According to a government decree dated November 18, 2023, from March 1, 2026, to March 1, 2032, freight forwarders and carriers will be required to inspect cargo for compliance with documents visually and using measuring instruments to identify items and substances withdrawn from circulation or restricted in circulation, Kommersant reports.

If a discrepancy is detected, they will be required to either obtain permission from the owner to open the cargo, or, if permission is refused, inspect the cargo using X-ray equipment and sniffer dogs, or refuse to transport it. Market participants claim that the regulation, which brings ground logistics closer to aviation standards in strictness, fails to take into account the real capabilities of businesses and creates insurmountable risks.

The key complaint is the technical and economic impossibility of equipping companies on a large scale with expensive equipment. As Nikita Larin, Head of Logistics at Transsertico, notes, tens of thousands of freight forwarding companies operate in the market, and providing each with container X-ray scanners, which cost hundreds of millions of rubles, is unrealistic. A Kommersant source in the logistics industry also notes the shortage of such equipment and the lack of personnel to operate them. Artem Vaskanyan, Deputy General Director of Logistics at NC Logistic, confirms that technical inspection equipment is currently the preserve of specialized services, while most market participants can only perform a visual inspection.

The second set of problems relates to procedural inconsistencies and a colossal expansion of liability. Yulia Shlenskaya, president of the customs and logistics broker KBT, describes the future process: when accepting cargo, for example, at a warehouse in China, the freight forwarder will be required to electronically sign a certificate confirming the contents comply with the documents. This certificate will serve as the basis for preliminary notification to customs. If a discrepancy is discovered during inspection at the border, liability will fall on both the freight forwarder and the customs representative, in addition to the existing penalties for false declarations. This, in her opinion, will make transportation risks unmanageable and could lead to a tenfold increase in administrative cases.

Experts point to the logistical inadequacy of these requirements in the context of international shipping. Igor Rebelsky, founder of VIG Trans, notes that it's physically impossible for a Russian freight forwarder to be present at every loading point worldwide, especially when handling already sealed containers. It's unclear how to organize border checks for hundreds of freight forwarders simultaneously. A Kommersant source among railway operators adds that standard acceptance is based on the number of packages, not each piece, and it's impossible to check the contents of a can of food, for example.

The document also lacks procedural clarity. Kirill Lakhin, Head of Logistics at Unitrade, points out the risk of misinterpretations due to the lack of clear grounds for inspection and a list of properties to be verified. It is unclear whether the freight forwarder can refuse the shipment if inspection is impossible, engage a third-party organization, or deduct inspections already conducted by government agencies.

In this regard, there are proposals to revise the approach. Experts, including Kirill Lakhin, Igor Rebelsky, and a Kommersant source in the operator industry, believe that such in-depth oversight functions should remain with specialized government agencies—customs and law enforcement—that possess the necessary authority, resources, and capabilities. Market participants believe that attempting to shift these responsibilities to businesses will either lead to formal non-compliance or paralyze the industry, which has a turnover of 11.7 trillion rubles.

As a reminder, the Russian government recently approved new cargo inspection regulations for freight forwarders. Resolution No. 1828 comes into force on March 1, 2026, and will remain in effect until March 1, 2032. The document establishes a list of organizational measures to identify prohibited items and substances, as well as the rules for implementing these measures. LR

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Publication date: 12/01/2025

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The final decision on infrastructure on the eastern border will be agreed upon with Lithuania and Estonia following an assessment by the Ministry of Defense; clarity will only emerge in early 2026.

The Latvian government confirmed that it is exploring the possibility of completely dismantling sections of railway tracks leading to Russia, according to the online publication LSM. This measure was announced following a working meeting between President Edgars Rinkēvičs and Prime Minister Evika Sillini.

By the end of 2025, the government will conduct a comprehensive analysis of the possible dismantling of railway infrastructure on the eastern border. The Ministry of Defense will be involved in this work, with the authorities placing particular importance on coordinating actions with Lithuania and Estonia. This issue will be a topic of discussion among the presidents and prime ministers of the Baltic states. President Edgars Rinkēvičs stated that a clearer picture of the future of the border railways will only become clear in early 2026.

Rinkēvičs emphasized that the tense situation on the country's eastern border will likely persist for a long time, and dismantling the tracks is one possible measure. He noted that the government cannot rule out any option for strengthening national defense and security, but such decisions must be made with a clear definition of timeframes, the scope of work, and an assessment of their impact on various socioeconomic aspects. The president noted that discussions on social media about dismantling the tracks have so far been filled with "more emotion than rationality."

The head of state also addressed the problem of a lack of information. He stated that the lack of detail and clarity is causing unnecessary anxiety in society. He noted that while Riga is saying something, people in Latgale (one of Latvia's historical and cultural regions, located in the east of the country northeast of the Daugava River and southeast of the Aiviekste and Pededze Rivers) are unaware, which is fueling anxiety and misinformation. Rinkēvičs added that he plans to hear the position of the armed forces on this issue on Friday, November 28, 2025, but that in-depth discussions and any decisions are not expected until 2026.

As a reminder, Latvia has introduced mandatory paid pre-registration for all vehicles crossing its external borders as of October 1, 2025. LR

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Publication date: 11/28/2025

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Icebreaker assistance for vessels will begin in the Arkhangelsk seaport on December 1, 2025. This decision was made based on the ice formation forecast and is aimed at ensuring safe navigation.

Icebreaker escorts will begin in the Arkhangelsk seaport waters on December 1, 2025. The corresponding order was signed by Port Captain Sergey Nesterov. Only vessels with an ice class of at least Ice 1 will be permitted to navigate independently. Vessels without an ice class and tug-and-barge convoys may navigate only under escort by icebreakers or tugboats with an ice class of Ice 1, and only to designated long-term anchorages.

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Publication date: 11/24/2025

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The Digital Platform Development Center confirmed its work on device aggregation to ensure carriers are not dependent on a single vendor, and integration with the GIS will allow documents to be uploaded directly to the seal.

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.

Popov detailed the technical details of the system's upcoming development. Integration with the GIS EPD is a mandatory component that will open up new opportunities for control and document management. "Electronic documents will be loaded directly into the seal, allowing regulatory authorities to read them en route," he explained. This means inspectors will be able to access accompanying documents during the journey, without waiting for the vehicle to arrive at its destination or for inspection, which will speed up procedures and increase transparency, Artem Popov believes.

At the same time, work is underway to ensure the system's compatibility with devices from different manufacturers. "Our goal is to give carriers choice. To achieve this, we connect devices from different operators to the system," Popov stated. This approach is aimed at creating a competitive environment and giving logistics companies flexibility in choosing technological solutions that suit their operational processes.

Both of these areas—integration with government systems and openness to equipment from different vendors—are the foundation for a larger goal. As the CEO noted, this is a step toward creating a unified digital ecosystem. Ultimately, this will allow for "the entire mix of transport solutions available to carriers to be brought together in a single window," where the necessary service can be obtained quickly and without accessing multiple systems.

This technical development is taking place against the backdrop of the expanding use of electronic seals. As Artyom Popov noted, starting February 11, 2026, their use will become mandatory for the customs transit of tobacco products, light industry goods, electronics, and alcohol throughout the Eurasian Economic Union. The Russian side, whose authorized operator is the Digital Platform Development Center, has declared full readiness for the launch. Currently, approximately 11,000 carriers and 10,000 regulatory agency employees are connected to the system.

Since 2020, this technology has already been used to monitor approximately 165,000 shipments, and its effectiveness in reducing infrastructure congestion is demonstrated by the example of the port of Novorossiysk, where the procedure for leaving the port after sealing takes approximately 10 minutes.

As a reminder, in September 2025, the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission approved the procedure for implementing a shipment tracking system using navigation seals. The new rules will take effect on February 1, 2026. LR

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Publication date: 11/19/2025

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What discounts are we talking about:

50% – for domestic transportation of a number of goods over short distances, for imported transportation of fruit and vegetable products from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan, transportation of fuel to the Otvaga station and a number of port stations of the Azov-Black Sea basin with subsequent delivery of the cargo to stations of the Crimean railway;

16.4% – for transportation of passenger cars in specialized wagons from the Far East to Moscow Railway stations, in addition;

20% – on the transportation of mineral water and carbonated drinks from the Irkutsk and Batareynaya stations in the Moscow region, discounts on the transportation of copper, copper-zinc ore and pipe blanks from a number of stations;

50% – for the transportation of ferrous metals in wagons if they pass through Russian-Kazakh border stations and then through the Turkmen Sarakhs or Akyayla along the “eastern” route of the ITC;

20% – for export-import container transportation through Russian-Kazakh border crossings subject to passage through the Bolashak-Serkhetyak border crossing;

50% – for the transportation of a number of goods for export through the Samur border crossing along the western route;

20.4% – for export-import transportation in refrigerated containers to the Astara station via Samur;

50% – for the transportation of ferrous metals through the Samur border crossing on the border with Azerbaijan and further through the Azerbaijani-Georgian border;

8.9% – for export transportation of grain and leguminous crops in wagons along the eastern branch of the North-South International Transport Corridor in the direction of Iran.

The validity of a number of tariff decisions aimed at attracting freight transport along the North-South International Transport Corridor is also being extended.

Discounts of up to 50% on passenger car transportation in specialized rolling stock from a number of stations in the European part of the country, depending on the distance of the journey, will also remain in effect until the end of 2028.

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Publication date: 11/17/2025

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Lithuanian authorities abandoned over a thousand commercial vehicles in their neighbor's territory. Belarus is now moving them to designated parking lots and is prepared to take "legal measures" until Vilnius reopens the border crossing.

Lithuania unilaterally closed two main border crossings with Belarus – Kamenny Log and Benyakoni – resulting in the de facto stranding of over 1,100 trucks with Lithuanian license plates within the country. Drivers and vehicles were forced to idle on access roads leading to the closed crossings.

The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced measures in response to the current situation. To ensure the safety and security of vehicles, all stranded trucks will be moved to specially designated parking areas near the Kotlovka checkpoint. At the same time, the diplomatic agency stated that, for humanitarian reasons, drivers have been given the opportunity to leave Belarus and return to their permanent places of residence until Lithuania reopens the border. The Ministry also stated its readiness to provide the necessary assistance to drivers who, for whatever reason, are unable to leave.

Official Minsk places full responsibility for the events on the Lithuanian side. Statements from the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasize that all additional costs and logistical losses incurred by freight carriers, senders, and recipients in Lithuania and other European Union countries are a direct consequence of the ill-considered and politicized decisions of the Lithuanian authorities. The Belarusian side reserves the right to apply all legal measures against any transport remaining on its territory.

Previously, Belarusian authorities repeatedly stated that they posed no obstacles to the return of Lithuanian trucks. Minsk's position was that traffic would resume on a first-come, first-served basis immediately after Lithuania reopened the border. Meanwhile, Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė confirmed that Vilnius intends to ask Minsk to consider the possibility of returning the vehicles and drivers. She also made it clear that the border itself would remain closed until November 30, 2025, a deadline that could be extended.

The Lithuanian government's decision to close the border was motivated by efforts to combat smuggling on the Belarusian side. In response, Belarus imposed counter-restrictions on the passage of trucks and tractor-trailers registered in Lithuania through its territory. According to a Belarusian government decree, these vehicles may enter and exit only through the Belarusian-Lithuanian border, and all cargo operations, re-unions, and refueling must be carried out exclusively in designated areas. These restrictions will remain in effect until December 31, 2027.

As a reminder, Lithuanian National Radio and Television LRT previously reported that Lithuania was initiating negotiations with Belarus on the return of approximately 500 Lithuanian trucks blocked on Belarusian territory through the closed Šalčininkai border crossing. LR

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Publication date: 11/10/2025

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