The customs departments of Japan and Russia signed a memorandum on cooperation and development of foreign trade, the main purpose of which is the exchange of information to promote business.
When transporting goods, various unforeseen situations are possible, which can lead to partial or complete loss or damage to the cargo. Any transport company should protect itself from such cases, in connection with which, it insures liability or cargo. The owner of the transported cargo can also prevent its financial losses, insuring the goods at its full cost.
Swedish startup Einride introduced the concept of an unmanned electric truck T-Pod, which does not have a driver's cab, but has a remote control function.
The Council of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) approved the list of goods originating from the 49 least developed countries and 104 developing countries, which, if imported into the EAEU territory, will be reduced by 25% or the rates of import customs duties will be zeroed.
Representatives of the customs authorities of Russia and Iran signed a number of documents on cooperation, including a protocol on the "green corridor." More details about the results of the meeting, which was held in Tehran, were told in the press service of the FCS.
Tobacco, alcohol, soy and sweets came to replace the "Bush's legs." The US, whose products were under sanctions, did not want to completely lose the Russian market, and switched to delivering other products, not always useful.
Today, states are trying to be more open to foreign trade. Regional alliances are formed where customs barriers are kept to a minimum, and the World Trade Organization, which consists of 164 countries, obliges the authorities to lower the rates of customs duties. Today, many states are moving away from the fact that customs duties were for them the main source of budget replenishment, since this significantly hinders the development of trade relations.