Dubai-based Russia-focused CStar Line, which emerged in the market a year ago, is axing most of its Far East Russia feeder services in favour of more-lucrative Red Sea routes. Two major shipping lines have ceased operations in Russia. These are UAE-registered CStar Line and Chinese STF Shipping, which were alternately among the leaders in sea container shipping to Russian ports in 2023-2024. Login NMP, the Russian agent for CStar Line and STF Shipping, stopped accepting orders for cargo shipments in mid-October 2025, even for scheduled sailings.