Logistics situation summary as of July 30, 2026

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

Rates for direct rail shipments to Minsk via Kazakhstan remain unchanged. Rates via Zabaikalsk have increased by approximately USD 200.

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

Deliveries via Zabaikalsk are experiencing delays due to unconfirmed departure plans by rail operators, as well as schedule adjustments due to border crossing congestion. For urgent cargo, it is recommended to consider shipping via Kazakhstan, provided the goods are suitable for this route according to the HS codes. Availability, departure times, and departure schedules remain dynamic, so booking in advance is recommended.

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

Rate trends for shipments via the Far East remain mixed: 20-foot containers are seeing a decrease of approximately USD 100, while 40-foot containers are seeing an increase of approximately USD 200. However, fluctuations in the RUB/USD exchange rate continue to influence final rates, while sea freight itself has increased by approximately USD 100.

Following the recent typhoons, vessel departures continue to be delayed. On average, delays are 5-14 days, as some vessels continue to await handling at ports.

Equipment availability has partially normalized. The nearest available slots are already being booked for weeks 32-33.

Railway rates have not increased. The average waiting time for shipment by rail is approximately 14 days from the moment of transit approval. Shipments from the port of Nakhodka are carried out approximately every 11-12 days, and from the Commercial Port of Vladivostok every 14 days.

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

Rate changes. Departure status. Transit times. Rail shipments from Klaipeda. Truck shipments from Klaipeda. Sea freight rates for shipments from China via the Baltics have increased significantly for both 20' and 40' containers. The increase for 20' containers is approximately USD 950, while for 40' containers, it is approximately USD 1,850. These rates are valid for the first half of July. Transit times remain high and can reach 60+ days.

Available space continues to fill up quickly, so it is recommended to plan shipments via the Baltics in advance.

Rail freight shipments from Klaipėda to Šabany are operating normally. Feeder vessels generally arrive with a 7-14 day delay. There is no acute shortage of rental flatcars, but general fleet flatcars must be booked in advance. Waiting times can range from 2-4 days to approximately 7 days, depending on the fleet type.

Road freight shipments from Klaipėda are also operating reliably. Feeder vessels often arrive with a delay, and crane handling is performed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Vehicles can be loaded on the day of unloading or the following day; there is no shortage of vehicles.

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

Sea freight rates from China via Novorossiysk remain mixed. Rates for 20-foot containers remain unchanged, while rates for 40-foot containers have decreased by approximately USD 200. Transit times remain in the 50-60 day range.

Vessel departures have been available since the second ten days of August. Following the typhoon, minor schedule delays remain, and a shortage of direct services remains on this route.

Container pickup rates to Minsk are available only upon individual request and are valid for 3-4 days. Transit cargo monitoring, including weighing, inspection, and screening, remains in effect. Drone-related restrictions, as well as increasingly frequent storm restrictions at the port, continue to impact the speed of repacking and processing of transit declarations. Additionally, the fuel market remains volatile, which may impact the cost of road transport.

Removal by curtain-sided transport via repacking is also proceeding as usual. Tightened controls on transit cargo, drone restrictions, and increasingly frequent storm restrictions on port operations continue to impact processing times.

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

Delivery via St. Petersburg. Rate movements. Departure status. Transit times. Nuances.
For delivery via St. Petersburg, sea freight rates remain unchanged for both 20' and 40' containers. The estimated transit time for direct service is 45-50 days.