Russia may introduce a temporary suspension of fines for food suppliers to address transportation disruptions caused by fuel supply shortages
According to industry insiders quoted by Izvestia, major trade associations are discussing a measure to temporarily exempt food suppliers from fines for delivery delays due to objective circumstances.
The primary cause of delayed deliveries is fuel scarcity, which has triggered a series of logistics challenges. Producers argue that this situation falls under force majeure and hope to reassess the liabilities associated with late deliveries.
The Russian Association of Retail and Omni-channel Trade stated it is willing to support suppliers but emphasized the need to maintain balance to prevent product shortages at retail stores across regions.
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Currently, fuel shortages in Russia have already affected the food logistics sector. At the industry level, there is a desire to temporarily suspend penalties to relieve transport companies of contractual breach responsibilities, ensuring stable circulation of essential goods; meanwhile, retailers empathize with transportation difficulties while also striving to uphold the stability of market supply.
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