Focusing on Green Aluminum, Expanding the Eurasian Market Together — Zhongbang Shitong International Deepens Sino-Russian Aluminum Ingot Business Negotiations in Hefei in June

In June 2025, against the backdrop of the global aluminum industry's green transformation and the deepening of Sino-Russian economic and trade cooperation, China-Bang Shitong International Trade Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "China-Bang Shitong International") successfully held a special negotiation meeting on Russian aluminum ingots in Hefei, Anhui Province. Representatives from core enterprises and institutions such as RUSAL attended the event. Both sides conducted in-depth discussions on key issues such as the procurement of high-purity green aluminum ingots, long-term supply, cross-border logistics, and technological cooperation, reaching multiple consensuses and laying a solid foundation for building a stable cross-border cooperation chain in the Sino-Russian aluminum industry. As a national-level China-Europe Railway Express Aggregation Center approved in January 2025, Hefei, with its logistics network covering 20 countries and 179 stations, a mature multimodal transport system, and stable foreign trade policies, has become the core hub for this cooperation.
Russia is a major producer in the global aluminum industry, with abundant mineral resources and leading green production technologies. Currently, the Russian aluminum industry is accelerating its upgrade towards high-purity and low-emission. RUSAL has successfully industrialized the application of inert anode technology, enabling large-scale production of A7 grade high-purity aluminum. This technology significantly reduces emissions and impurity content, enhancing the product's competitiveness in the high-end market. Additionally, the use of eco-petroleum asphalt as a substitute for traditional raw materials further increases environmental protection value. At the policy level, China's cancellation of aluminum export taxes at the end of 2024 has formed a synergy with the capacity optimization of the Russian aluminum industry. Coupled with Russia's implementation of an aluminum export-oriented strategy, this has created a favorable environment for Sino-Russian cooperation.
This negotiation meeting closely combined the industrial demands of both countries and the hub advantages of Hefei, determining three major cooperation directions:
Establish a long-term procurement mechanism for A7 grade green aluminum ingots, clarifying product standards, procurement volumes, and price linkage rules.
Optimize cross-border logistics solutions in Hefei, planning two routes: one is the direct train from Yekaterinburg to Hefei North Station, and the other is the sea-rail intermodal transport from the Port of Vostochny to Paihe Port. Relying on the "Railway Express" model of Luzhou Customs, 24-hour inspection and release can be achieved, with coverage of the Yangtze River Delta distribution within 72 hours.
Promote technological collaboration and market co-construction. China-Bang Shitong International will assist RUSAL in accessing the Yangtze River Delta and Southeast Asian markets. At the same time, the company will jointly conduct environmental protection technology exchanges with local enterprises in Hefei and leverage local policies to enhance product competitiveness.
The head of China-Bang Shitong International stated that Russia's green technology and resource advantages are highly consistent with the company's strategy, and Hefei's advantages in logistics, policy support, and market reach are key factors in the selection of the location. This negotiation meeting responds to the trend of deepening Sino-Russian economic and trade relations and will support the company in improving its global aluminum resource supply chain and deepening its presence in the Yangtze River Delta market. The company will take this cooperation as an opportunity to leverage Hefei's industrial resources and provide customized solutions for Russian partners, helping their products reach the global market while ensuring the supply of high-quality aluminum ingots to domestic and foreign customers.
The foundation of Sino-Russian aluminum industry cooperation is deep, and this Hefei negotiation meeting has enriched the dimensions of cooperation. Relying on the "Belt and Road" initiative and the benefits of the Hefei China-Europe Railway Express Aggregation Center, both sides are expected to build a new pattern of "Russian green aluminum resources + Hefei channel + Chinese high-end demand". This will promote the transformation of Russia's resource advantages, assist Hefei in building a Sino-Russian metal trade node, and inject new impetus into the global aluminum industry's green transformation.
China-Bang Shitong International will join forces with Russian and local Hefei institutions to form a special task force to promote the implementation of logistics optimization, customs clearance coordination, and order execution. In the future, the company will continue to rely on the advantages of Hefei, focus on high-quality green aluminum resources worldwide, deepen international production capacity cooperation, and contribute to the coordinated development of China-Russia economic and trade relations, the improvement of Hefei's export-oriented economy, and the upgrading of the global aluminum industry.