Hundreds of containers en route to Europe have been detained in Russia following Moscow’s expansion of trade sanctions against the European Union in October 2024, the Italian news site Transporto Europa reports.
The resolution of the Russian authorities came into effect on 15 October and affected freight shipments already in transit from China to Europe via Russia. The goods are now subject to scrutiny over their potential military applications. Many containers remain stuck in Russia for months.
The delays have caused mounting frustration among businesses that chose rail over maritime routes to expedite deliveries.
Source: trans.info