Russia, China Sign Deal to Streamline Border Freight

Weekly permit exchange starts now, with 6,000 documents each week. Modernization of border points is also underway to reduce delays.

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2025 October 15 . 4:03 PM

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Russia, China Sign Deal to Streamline Border Freight

Russia and China have signed an agreement to regularly exchange foreign freight permits. This move aims to ease congestion at border crossings and make carrier operations more predictable.

The shortage of permits had led to significant delays at the Nur Zholy border crossing, with numerous trucks stuck and missing deadlines. Under the new agreement, each side will transmit 6,000 documents every week. The Chinese side has already been transmitting permits every Monday for the past eight weeks, with the next delivery scheduled for October 13.

Weekly document transmission will help carriers plan their trips without disruptions. Additionally, Kazakhstan and Russia have agreed to speed up the modernization of border crossing points. This new mechanism aims to reduce queues and simplify border crossing procedures, which were previously plagued by constant cargo transport backlogs.

The regular exchange of foreign freight permits between Russia and China is expected to significantly improve border crossing efficiency. Carriers can now plan their operations with more certainty, and the modernization of border crossing points should further reduce delays. The successful implementation of this agreement will benefit both countries' trade and logistics sectors.