In May 2026, cross-border logistics between China and Russia will enter the traditional peak season. According to the latest data from the General Administration of Customs, the bilateral trade volume between China and Russia has reached 87 billion US dollars in the first four months of 2026, a year-on-year increase of 12.3%, and is expected to exceed 260 billion US dollars for the whole year. In this context, the three main land ports of Suifenhe, Heihe, and Manzhouli have simultaneously launched a new version of intelligent inspection system, with an average daily clearance of over 3500 vehicles, and the land logistics between China and Russia is accelerating.

Intelligent inspection landing

This system upgrade hits a long-term pain point in the industry. In the past, during the peak shipment period in May, there were frequent congestion and congestion at ports, with trucks queuing for several hours. After the launch of the new version of the intelligent inspection system, the average clearance time for cross-border vehicle cargo between China and Russia has been reduced by more than 40%. The inspection process for conventional categories such as general cargo, building materials, daily necessities, and machinery and equipment has been greatly simplified, and non prohibited and compliant goods have achieved paperless and rapid declaration and release.

At the same time, the three major ports have added large-scale freight distribution and warehousing parks, effectively alleviating the temporary storage and turnover pressure of transit goods. At present, the daily throughput of Manzhouli Port has recovered to the peak level of peak season, and the traffic efficiency of Heihe and Suifenhe ports has been improved synchronously, with a significant improvement in overall transit efficiency. Keywords: China Russia cross-border logistics, interconnectivity

Upgrading of source structure

With the acceleration of customs clearance, the market supply structure is also accelerating optimization. The shipment volume of household goods, new energy accessories, agricultural equipment, light industrial products and other categories continues to rise, with new energy accessories increasing by over 25% year-on-year, becoming a new growth pole for exports to Russia. Land logistics freight rates remain stable, and the delivery time of dedicated logistics lines from concentrated sources such as Guangzhou, Yiwu, and Linyi to the entire territory of Russia has significantly improved. Cross border e-commerce has ushered in a new round of growth window for Russia's dedicated lines and large vehicle transportation business.Editor/Cheng Liting