On July 10, 2026, the CCTT Secretariat hosted a Roundtable titled «International Logistics: Cargo Insurance and Payments in Modern Conditions». The event participants discussed key challenges and support tools for foreign economic activity (FEA) participants in the current environment.
The Roundtable brought together representatives from a wide range of specialized organizations: Russian Export Center, Center for Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, Higher School of Economics, Center for Infrastructure Economics, Center-Invest Bank, European Business Association, Afanasy Nikitin Association. Leading insurance companies: RESO-Garantiya, Soglasie, Absolut Insurance, SOGAZ, Turikum, Zetta Insurance, Ingosstrakh, transport and logistics companies representatives
The discussion focused on the following key issues:
•    Impact of geopolitical and economic factors on cargo insurance. Participants analyzed how the current situation transforms logistics risks and changes approaches to cargo transportation insurance protection.
•    Insurance products as a support tool for FEA participants. Existing insurance solutions capable of reducing export-import operation risks were discussed, along with business needs for new support formats.
•    Cross-border payments under sanctions restrictions. Practical payment mechanisms, alternative payment routes, and market participants' barriers were examined.
•    Shippers' experience. Real-life cases and typical problems faced by shippers in organizing international transportation were presented.
•    Loss adjustment: challenges and effective approaches. Experts exchanged opinions on common difficulties in settling insurance claims and discussed best practices to accelerate the process and enhance transparency in stakeholder interaction.
Following the Roundtable, practical recommendations from insurance companies will be prepared for CCTT members and partners, taking into account market demands.