Logistics operators are shifting strategies by moving goods from southern regions to Siberia and the Far East. Companies are abandoning large centralized hubs in favor of smaller, distributed storage sites to mitigate risks of asset loss.
Experts anticipate that delivery times will increase by 2.5 times for end consumers. Logistics costs are expected to rise as businesses move inventory to more expensive regions like the Urals and the Far East, requiring more frequent shipments.
Insurance costs for stored goods have surged from 0.05% to 1–2% of the cargo value. Insurance providers have tightened requirements for warehouse facilities, now factoring in proximity to industrial sites and marketplaces when calculating premiums.
Demand for warehouse insurance has grown by 10–15 times as businesses prioritize risk mitigation. Meanwhile, uncertainty remains regarding new government regulations for critical infrastructure, causing market participants to delay active inventory relocation.
The current situation may benefit offline retail, which could strengthen its market position during the upcoming autumn-winter season as logistics chains for online marketplaces undergo significant transformation.
