Belarus, Russia, Kazakhstan to set up container shipping company

The prime ministers of the Customs Union member states discussed a whole range of issues including in the transport and logistics industry. They signed a number of documents. "We talked about setting up a joint company for rail container hauls. We hope this issue will be decided in the near future. All the partners have supported the idea," Dmitry Medvedev said.

The premiers also discussed industrial cooperation, the prospects of increasing trade in the Customs Union. Special attention was attached to the Eurasian Economic Commission. The sides showed a keen interest in its maximum efficiency.

Belarus Premier Mikhail Myasnikovich stressed that the meeting was constructive and friendly. The Customs Union has made a considerable headway in integration.