Marine logistics experts gathered for CCTT Working Group meeting

The CCTT Secretariat hosted a significant Maritime Logistics Working Group meeting on June 11, 2026, chaired by Sergey Sidorov, Deputy General Director of FESCO Transportation Group. The event brought together over 100 industry representatives.

The meeting attracted delegates from transportation authorities, seaports, railway operators, leading shipping lines, stevedoring companies, logistics providers, insurance firms, associations, financial institutions, and academic organizations. Participants represented 12 countries: Russia, China, Iran, India, UAE, Germany, Vietnam, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Turkey, and the Republic of Korea.

Key Discussion Areas

The agenda focused on critical marine logistics development issues:

• Market Analysis: global trends and current conditions in container shipping
• Industry Development: shipbuilding and repair opportunities in Russia and partner countries, particularly collaboration with China and India
• Regional Challenges: logistics implications of the Hormuz Strait situation for international shipping
• Route Expansion: development strategies for Omani and African port connections
• Market Entry: personnel and expert support for Russian companies entering African markets

Key Findings

The meeting identified several critical issues:

• The Russian fleet’s limited global market share (under 2% in foreign trade cargo transportation)
• Integration challenges requiring:
  • Enhanced competitiveness
  • Reliable and secure cargo delivery
  • Seamless integration into production and trade processes
  • Development of flexible administrative solutions
• Development Opportunities
  Future growth prospects include:
  • Route diversification strategies
  • Expanded partnerships with new countries
  • Strengthened collaboration between cargo owners and carriers
  • Introduction of new liner and multimodal services
• Role of Government Support
  State involvement is crucial due to:
  • High vessel construction costs
  • Long investment return periods
  • Need for domestic shipping company support
• Strategic Priorities
  Key focus areas for development:
  • Port and railway infrastructure enhancement
  • Coordination between maritime and rail carriers
  • Implementation of unified transport documentation
  • Training of skilled professionals
  • Expansion of multimodal transportation services

The participants emphasized the need for a holistic approach to marine logistics development and stressed the importance of industry-wide collaboration to build an efficient transportation system.