News / Russian forwarders look to get ships from China while their rates stay high

Transit Shamora: vesselfinder.com

Russian freight forwarders that have started liner services to China are looking to buy ships from Chinese owners, as the country remains friendly to Russia.

After international sanctions were imposed on Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine in February, many mainline operators suspended services to the country.

In response, Russian forwarders, such as Transit, Swift Line and Inteco Lines, launched their own shipping services to China in the summer.

One broker told The Loadstar: “Only Chinese shipowners will agree to transact with the ...