Russia detained over a thousand containers traveling from China to Europe. Shipments were halted due to legislative changes regarding cargo inspections and new customs checks. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Russia detained over a thousand containers traveling from China to Europe

Why Russia Detained Containers with Chinese Goods?

Representatives of Chinese logistics companies report significant delays in rail-transported containers. Chongqing Sino-Euro International Logistics and Bangdatong Logistics state that the main issues involve electronic components.

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Russian customs justify the delays with new regulations allowing manual inspections. These measures increase cargo clearance time, creating difficulties for logistics operators.

However, experts argue that additional inspections are politically motivated. Moscow seeks to block the supply of dual-use goods, including drone equipment.

Consequences of Container Delays at the Border

Additionally, Russian authorities are pressuring Chinese companies. This way, they aim to discourage compliance with Western sanctions imposed on Moscow.

Previously, it was reported that the speed of RZD freight trains had dropped to a historic low. In this regard, Russian railways have returned to levels last seen in the 1960s.

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