Freight from Shanghai to Russia: collection from the supplier
We collect from your premises in Shanghai, prepare the export documents, carry the goods to Russia and clear them through Russian customs for your customer. Rail and sea freight from China: rail 16–35, sea 23–55 days; rates on request, minimum service fee €200.
At a glance
rail 16–35, sea 23–55 days
Transit time from collection to delivery at your customer’s warehouse, customs clearance included.
Rates on request
No fixed rates from China: groupage, rail or sea containers and air are quoted for your consignment.
0.3 % of value
Cargo insurance on the declared invoice value.
Quote in 2 hours
Send dimensions and weights and we reply within 2 business hours.
How we ship from Shanghai
Rail and sea freight from China. By container train via Kazakhstan in 16–35 days, or by sea via Russian ports in 23–55 days. Consignments from different suppliers are consolidated in China; container and groupage rates are quoted on request (there are no fixed rates from China). Urgent cargo goes by air.
Transport hub nearby: the Port of Shanghai, the world’s largest container port, and Pudong Airport. Shanghai gives you a choice of three schemes: sea to Russian ports, rail by container train, and air. Sea is cheaper for volume, rail is usually faster at a comparable price for many categories, and air is for when every day counts. Plan shipments well ahead of Chinese New Year: in that window both transit times and rates go up.
What suppliers in Shanghai most often ship
Electronics and household appliances, equipment and machine tools, consumer goods and car parts. We choose the scheme for each type of cargo separately: for light, bulky goods the volume is what matters, for heavy goods it is the weight and the lashing, and for fragile goods the packing and the number of transhipments. If you are not sure which option works out cheaper, send us the dimensions and weights — we will calculate the alternatives and show you the difference.
We classify the goods under the Russian (EAEU) tariff before shipment, while the documents can still be corrected on your side: the code determines the import duty, whether certification is needed and whether the goods fall under any restrictions. The full amount your customer will pay on import — duty, import VAT and fees — is calculated in advance, before the truck leaves.
Sanctions screening first
We handle only goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. Before we quote, we check the HS codes of your goods and screen your customer and all parties to the shipment. If a product or a party is restricted, we tell you straight away and do not take the shipment.
What the service includes
Collection from your premises
The truck comes to your warehouse in Shanghai; the goods are received against the packing list.
Export documents
Export clearance in China is agreed for each shipment: we check the invoice, packing list and HS codes with you before collection so that the goods leave with a clean set of documents.
International transport
Rail and sea freight from China, transit time rail 16–35, sea 23–55 days.
Customs in Russia
HS classification, calculation of duties and taxes, lodging the declaration and release of the goods for your customer.
Delivery to the door
Last mile to your customer’s warehouse in any Russian city.
Insurance
From 0.3 % of the declared invoice value of the cargo.
Frequently asked questions
How much does shipping from Shanghai to Russia cost?
There are no fixed rates from China: groupage, a rail or sea container and air freight are quoted for your consignment — by weight, volume, type of goods and destination. The minimum service fee is €200. We send the rate within 2 business hours.
How long does cargo from Shanghai take?
Rail and sea freight from China: rail 16–35, sea 23–55 days from collection at your premises to delivery at your customer’s warehouse, customs clearance included. The exact time depends on the loading address and on how quickly the documents are ready.
Who handles the export formalities in Shanghai?
We agree export clearance in China with you for each shipment and check the commercial documents and HS codes before collection. Tell us at the quotation stage whether you or your own broker will lodge the export declaration.
Will you collect directly from our site in Shanghai?
Yes, collection from the supplier’s address is part of the service. We need the loading address, a contact person and the time when the goods are ready for loading.
What shipment sizes do you accept?
Commercial consignments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), with a minimum service fee of €200. We work B2B only and do not handle personal effects or retail parcels.
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