TMTPOST -- Russia recently has begun conducting extensive inspections on China-Europe rail freight containers passing through its territory. This move follows a resolution passed by the Russian government in October of last year, which established a list of prohibited goods for transit through Russia. The ban primarily targets dual-use items—products that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Any goods found on the embargo list are subject to seizure and confiscation. In recent weeks, Russian authorities have initiated thorough checks at various railway stations across the country, targeting all China-Europe freight trains transiting through Russian territory. The inspections aim to ensure that containers do not carry any prohibited items. However, this has led to significant delays and a backlog of containers, severely impacting the efficiency of rail freight services from China to Europe via Russia. The increased scrutiny has raised concerns among businesses relying on the China-Europe rail route, which has become a vital trade link between Asia and Europe. The delays are expected to disrupt supply chains and increase transportation costs, prompting calls for clearer guidelines and smoother procedures to mitigate the impact on international trade.