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Russia closes seven rail border crossings to Estonia, Latvia and Finland
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Buraq Logistics
Last updated 12 July 2026
Russia closed 7 rail crossings with Baltic states and Finland starting July 1.
Russia closed 7 railway border crossings with Estonia, Latvia, and Finland starting July 1, 2026.
Why the crossings closed
The decision is explained by political, economic, and fuel-related factors.
This is bad news for Central Asia — transit routes are constrained, but beneficial for RZD.
Where the cargo flows will shift
As a result, cargo flows may be redirected through the Middle Corridor and Kazakhstan.
For Uzbekistan, this creates an opportunity to route more cargo via the Middle Corridor.
Buraq Logistics helps clients transition to alternative routes through the Middle Corridor.