News / Russia softens sanctions to allow flowers and Norwegian salmon through by train

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Dutch flower exporters and Norwegian salmon farmers could see their transport costs to Asia cut by 80%, following a change in Russian regulations. 

The ministry of transport announced that since July 1, domestic and international carriers would be able to transport sanctioned perishable products via train through Russia to third countries, provided electronic seals, which can track the cargo, are used.  

“The system will allow using the huge transit and logistics potential of the country, increase the transit volume by 82,000 ...