Current legislative changes
1.
New requirements for temporary storage warehouses
– effective August 26, 2025
Updated rules for the arrangement, equipment and location of temporary storage warehouses (TSW) have come into force. Warehouse owners are now required to comply with strict regulations of the Federal Customs Service (FCS), including requirements for security, technical equipment and compliance with procedures.
2.
Tightening control over cargo transportation
– from September 2025 onwards
On September 1, 2025, amendments will come into force to strengthen control over freight forwarding activities: fines will be increased, mandatory registers of participants and new procedures for processing documents will be introduced.
Also, from March 1, 2026, the functionality of the forwarders’ register will be introduced, and from September 2026 – a full transition to electronic document management.
3.
Multimodal bill of lading
– as of September 2025
It is expected to introduce a single transport document that can be used for combined transportation – road + rail + sea/aviation. This will facilitate document flow and increase the transparency of logistics.
4.
Amendments to the CAO RF on administrative violations
Innovations in Article 11.14 of the CAO introduce additional penalties for freight forwarders. These changes come into force from March 1, 2026, which gives you time to prepare.
5.
Confidentiality of logistics information becomes critical
The draft law provides for punishment (up to 7 years imprisonment) for disclosure of information on the supply of sanctioned goods or financial schemes, which emphasizes the need for caution in logistics activities.
Recommendations from Betainvest
Select a temporary storage facility that complies with the new requirementsto avoid fines and downtime.
Prepare for the launch of an electronic forwarder register and electronic consignment notes – Set up your internal processes now.
Update contracts and procedurestake into account new fines and administrative risks.
Limit the disclosure of logistics schemesespecially those related to sanction-controlled goods – this is a matter of business security.
Keep up with legislative changesto operate smoothly even in a challenging environment.
