economyTuesday, September 8, 20262 sources
Russia-China Sea and Road Freight Surge 19.2% and 35% in 2026
Sea freight between Russia and China rose 19.2% in the first half of 2026, while road freight increased by 35% in the first five months of the year. The data highlights growing economic ties between the two nations amid geopolitical tensions.
According to Tass, sea freight between Russia and China increased by 19.2% in the first half of 2026. This marks a significant rise in maritime trade between the two countries. Separately, road freight between Russia and China surged by 35% in the first five months of 2026, indicating a shift toward more land-based transportation routes.
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StateTASSSep 8, 04:33 PM
Russia-China sea freight up 19.2% in first half of 2026 - tass.comRussia-China sea freight up 19.2% in first half of 2026 tass.com
StateTASSSep 8, 04:28 PM
Road freight between Russia, China up 35% in first five months of 2026 - tass.comRoad freight between Russia, China up 35% in first five months of 2026 tass.com