Logistics Summary as of June 22, 2026

1. Direct Rail. Rate Movements. Exit Situation. Border Crossing Situation. Transit Times.

Rates for direct rail shipments to Minsk continue to rise both through Kazakhstan and Zabaikalsk. The increase is approximately USD 400 through Kazakhstan and approximately USD 200 through Zabaikalsk. The growth continues for shipments in the first half of June.

Transhipment times remain unchanged: via Kazakhstan – approximately 7-18 days, via Zabaikalsk – approximately 7-20 days.

The situation with space, rates, and departures is still constantly changing. Free slots are quickly filling up, so it is recommended to plan shipments in advance.

2. Delivery via the Far East. Rate movement. Departures from ports. Railroad placement. Transit times. Nuances.

For delivery via the Far East, rates for 20" containers remain unchanged, for 40" containers – Container prices have increased by approximately USD 600.

The seasonal peak continues on this route: large volumes of cargo have accumulated in ports, vessel departures are being delayed, and bookings are being transferred to other routes. The redistribution of shipments from direct rail to the Far East is creating additional pressure due to rising rail rates. The nearest available departures are already being booked for early and mid-July.

Most ports are again experiencing equipment shortages, especially for 40-inch containers.

Rail freight rates have not increased. The average waiting time for a shipment by rail is approximately 14 days from the moment transit is approved.

During shipments through Nakhodka, cases of breakdowns and defects in transport company containers due to their poor condition have become more frequent. This can lead to the need for repairs and additional expenses at the port or station. We recommend that you draw your shippers' attention to the quality of containers when delivering on a FOB basis.

3. Delivery via the Baltics. Rate movements. Departure status. Transit times. Rail pickup from Klaipeda. Road pickup from Klaipeda.

For shipping from China via the Baltics, sea freight rates continue to increase. For 20" containers, the increase is approximately USD 400, and for 40" containers, approximately USD 800. Rates are valid for the second half of June. Transit times remain high and can reach 60+ days.

Demand on this route continues to increase, but available space is quickly filling up, so it is recommended to plan shipments in advance.

Rail transportation from Klaipeda to Shabany is operating normally. After a container arrives at the port, loading onto a platform takes 1-3 days, delivery to Shabany takes approximately 7 days, and an additional 7 days are allowed for the return of the empty container.

Feeder vessels typically arrive with a 7-14 day delay. There is no acute shortage of rental platforms, but shared fleet platforms must be reserved in advance. Waiting times can range from 2-4 days to approximately 7 days, depending on the fleet type.

Road transportation from Klaipeda is also operating normally. Transport is placed on the day of unloading or the next day. Delivery to the customs terminal takes approximately 3-4 days, and empty container return takes approximately 3-5 days, depending on border queues.

Feeder vessels often arrive staggered. Crane handling is carried out on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. There is no shortage of vehicles.

4. Delivery via Novorossiysk. Rate movement. Departure situation. Transit times. Nuances.

For shipping from China via Novorossiysk, sea freight rates continue to rise. For 20" containers, the increase is approximately $500, for 40" containers - $500. Around 400 USD. Transit times remain in the range of approximately 50-60 days.

Vessel departures are being staggered on this route. Due to high demand, seats are filling up quickly, with the next available seats on the direct XHL service being offered as early as the end of July.

Container exports to Minsk are proceeding unchanged. Transit cargo controls, including weighing, IDK, and inspections, remain in place. Frequent restrictions related to drones continue to impact the speed of repacking and processing transit declarations.

Removal by covered transport via repacking is also proceeding unchanged. Processing times continue to be impacted by transit cargo controls and drone restrictions.

5. Delivery via St. Petersburg. Rate movements. Departure situation. Transit times. Nuances.

For delivery via St. Petersburg, sea freight rates continue to increase. For 20" containers, the increase is approximately USD 500, for 40" containers, the increase is approximately USD 500. – approximately 650 USD. Transit times remain approximately 50-55 days.

There are shifts in vessel departures on this route. Due to high demand, space fills up quickly, so it is recommended to plan shipments via St. Petersburg in advance.

Container pickup to Minsk is carried out as usual. Vehicle search takes approximately 1-2 days, transit processing takes 1-2 days from the date of loading onto the vehicle, the transit period is approximately 1-2 days, and empty container return takes approximately 1-3 days.

Removal by covered vehicle is also carried out as usual. Repacking and processing takes approximately 3-5 days, and it is recommended to begin preparations for the shipment at least 3 days in advance. The current rate must be confirmed additionally, taking into account the availability of transport.

6. Auto Freight Delivery. News. Nuances. The situation with the removal of consolidated cargo to temporary storage warehouses.

Rates for the auto delivery of consolidated cargo from China remain unchanged.

For the FTL route from China, rates from the Manzhouli/Zabaikalsk border also remain unchanged. Rates are increasing on the routes via Alashankou and Dostyk due to the increasing volume of cargo and the reduction in available vehicles.

Transit times through Manzhouli are up to 25 calendar days, and through Alashankou – 25 calendar days. Up to 20 calendar days.

FTL shipments from Europe are experiencing queues at the exit from Poland. This is due to increased controls on goods bound for Belarus and Russia, which may impact delivery times.