Uruguayan and Russian companies are currently trying to create alternative routes to supply products to the Russian market. However, countries have not yet overcome logistical difficulties. opens Words of Daniel Castillos RIA Novosti, Ambassador of the Latin American country in Moscow.
According to him, transportation problems with the delivery of goods lead to an increase in the final cost of products imported into the Russian market. To avoid this, it is necessary to look for new plans for the delivery of goods, which can take a certain time.
“We are in constant communication with our manufacturers in Uruguay at the embassy and provide them with all necessary information about routes and alternative plans. We are also in contact with Russian importers, we meet with them frequently and explore these alternative routes together,” said Castillos.
He added that the logistics difficulties experienced in the delivery of the products to the Russian market also led to a decrease in the export volume of Uruguay to the Russian Federation. In other words, at the end of 2022, this indicator decreased by 40-50 million dollars in monetary terms and reached only 70 million dollars.
February 26, Uruguayan Ambassador Daniel Castillos in Moscow declaration about the desire of companies from a Latin American country to supply honey and wine to the Russian market. In these trade segments, Uruguay and the Russian Federation have significant potential to increase bilateral trade.