St. Petersburg celebrated Customs Day with data on cargo turnover and revenue for the treasury. 113.8 million tons of cargo passed through the checkpoints of the Northwest in nine months. The governor of St. Petersburg, Alexander Beglob, congratulated the customs officials on their professional holiday, which was celebrated in Russia on October 25. He emphasized that the history of the customs service is closely related to the city on the Neva. Back in the time of Peter I, St. Petersburg became one of the main points of Russian foreign trade. Today the city maintains its importance as a major transportation center, combining waterways and air, railway lines and highways. According to the governor, more than 8 thousand companies in St. Petersburg supply their products to 100 countries. North West Customs officers ensure compliance with laws when goods move across borders, support fair trade and protect the national interest. For nine months of 2026, cargo turnover through control barriers amounted to 113.8 million tons. During this period, the state treasury received more than 743.6 billion rubles.