The shortage of personnel in the field of logistics in Russia is increasing; salaries of customs clearance specialists with knowledge of the Russian language and transportation operators have increased by 25%
2026-03-05
In 2026, there is an acute shortage of personnel in the field of logistics in Russia. The salaries of customs clearance specialists with knowledge of the Russian language, international transport operators and specialists in shipping documentation increased by 25% compared to last year. The industry places high demands on complex competencies: knowledge of the Russian language, knowledge of international trade, customs declaration, cross-border transportation, as well as an understanding of the new rules of Russian customs and the SPOT system are required. Businesses are having difficulty recruiting, especially small and medium-sized freight forwarders; Market leaders are launching internal training programs and creating target training groups together with educational institutions. The shortage is concentrated in border cities - Suifenhe, Manzhouli, Harbin, Urumqi - and covers the positions of sales managers, operational specialists, declarants and customer service specialists. The lack of personnel is becoming a bottleneck for industry expansion; rising wages and vocational training are becoming a sustainable trend.
