Logistics Market Update as of June 8, 2026

1. Direct Rail. Rate Movement. Departure Situation. Border Crossing Situation. Transit Times.

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

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

However, the situation with space availability, rates, and departure times remains unstable and constantly changing. Free slots are filling up quickly, so it's recommended to plan shipments in advance.

2. Delivery via the Far East. Rate movements. Port departures. Railroad berthing. Transit times. Nuances.

Rates for shipping via the Far East continue to rise: for 20" containers, the increase is approximately USD 150, and for 40" containers, up to USD 400. The fluctuation in the Russian ruble exchange rate is also having an impact on rates.

The situation with vessel departures remains unchanged: shipments are still experiencing delays from ports. Additionally, the heat wave has begun, causing ports to temporarily restrict the acceptance of certain types of hazardous cargo. Specifically, for some ADR categories, some ports are imposing restrictions until September.

The situation with rail storage remains unchanged. However, the port of Nakhodka has extended preferential storage periods for both hazardous and non-hazardous cargo to 12 days.

There has also been an increase in leaks in Eurocube containers traveling from Nakhodka by rail. In such situations, containers may be uncoupled en route and sent to a repair area, resulting in delays of approximately 5-7 days at the station. Russian Railways has also reinstated stricter requirements for securing cargo in Eurocube containers for both hazardous and non-hazardous cargo.

3. Delivery via the Baltics. Rate changes. Departure status. Transit times. Rail shipment from Klaipeda. Road shipment from Klaipeda.

For shipments from China via the Baltics, rates for the sea portion have increased significantly for both 20" and 40" containers. For 20" containers, the increase is approximately USD 650, and for 40" containers, approximately USD 1,300. Rates are valid for the first half of June. Transit times remain high and can reach 60+ days. Meanwhile, space for 40" containers continues to fill up quickly.

Rail transport from Klaipeda to Shabany is operating normally. After a container arrives at the port, loading onto a platform takes 1-3 days, then delivery to Shabany takes approximately 7 days, with an additional 7 days 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 advance booking is required for the general fleet. The wait for platforms can range from 2-4 days to approximately 7 days, depending on the fleet type.

Road transport from Klaipeda is also operating normally. Vehicles are loaded on the day of unloading or the next day, and delivery to the transport hub takes approximately 3-4 days. Empty container returns take approximately 3-5 days, depending on border queues.

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

4. Delivery via Novorossiysk. Rate movements. Departure status. Transit times. Nuances.

Rates for sea freight from China via Novorossiysk are currently increasing for both 20" and 40" containers. Containers. For 20-foot containers, the increase is approximately $600, while for 40-foot containers, it's approximately $1,000. Transit times remain extended, averaging approximately 50-60 days.

The situation continues to be impacted by the shifting of ship departures. Ships are quickly filling up due to high demand, so it's recommended to plan shipments via Novorossiysk in advance.

The rate for container shipments to Minsk remains unchanged. Transit cargo monitoring, including weighing, inspection, and search procedures, remains in effect. Frequent drone-related restrictions, as well as increasingly frequent storm-related restrictions on port operations, continue to impact the time required for repacking and processing transit declarations.

Removal by covered transport via repacking also remains unchanged. The time and process remain affected by transit cargo monitoring, including weighing, inspection, and search procedures. Drone-related restrictions and storm-related restrictions on port operations also continue to impact processing speed.

5. Delivery via St. Petersburg. Rate Movement. Departure Situation. Transit Times. Nuances.

For sea shipments via St. Petersburg, rates are currently increasing for both 20" and 40" containers. The increase for 20" containers is approximately $650, while for 40" containers it is approximately $1,300. Transit times remain within the range of approximately 50-55 days.

Vessel departure times remain staggered on this route. However, space on vessels fills up very quickly due to high demand, so it is recommended to plan shipments via St. Petersburg in advance.

Container pickup in the direction of Minsk is carried out without any changes in rates. Shipping arrangement times remain stable: finding a vehicle takes approximately 1-2 days, and transit processing takes approximately 1-2 days. 1-2 days from the date of loading onto the vehicle. Transit time is approximately 1-2 days, and empty container return is approximately 1-3 days.

Cargo transportation by covered vehicle is also carried out as usual. Repacking and clearance require approximately 3-5 days, and it is recommended to plan the shipment at least 3 days in advance. Rates for covered vehicles should be confirmed additionally, taking into account current vehicle availability.

6. Cargo Delivery by Road. News. Nuances. The situation with the removal of assemblies to temporary storage warehouses.

Rates for road delivery of consolidated cargo from China remain unchanged.

Rates for FTL shipments from China from the Manzhouli/Zabaikalsk border are gradually decreasing. For routes via Alashankou and Dostyk, the decrease is more noticeable due to the increasing number of available cargoes and the decreasing number of vehicles.

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

Rates for FTL shipments from Europe also remain unchanged.