Container shipments by Russian Railways up 1.9% in 5M 2026 — company

Russian Railways reported a modest growth in container traffic during the first five months of 2026. Data from the state-owned operator indicates that total volume rose by 1.9% compared to the same period in the previous year. Throughout this timeframe, the company successfully managed the transport of 3.249 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). This figure encompasses a diverse range of logistics operations, including domestic shipments, international exports and imports, and transit cargo. The steady performance highlights the ongoing utilization of the rail network for freight movement across the region.

This data provides insight into the stability and operational capacity of Russia's rail logistics sector amid broader economic conditions.