Shipping goods from Angola to Russia
Angola is one of Africa’s major oil producers and is known for diamonds and other raw materials. Luanda is the main port for container cargo, which sails with transhipment to St Petersburg or to Novorossiysk. Air freight from Luanda via a hub such as Dubai or Istanbul suits urgent and high-value consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Angolan companies whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your premises, arrange the Angolan export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and goods and parties are screened against sanctions lists before we confirm any booking. Valuable goods are insured for their full value.
How we ship from Angola to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Angola to Russia
Container shipments from Angola typically include raw materials and other commodities, along with agricultural products such as coffee. High-value commodities such as diamonds are subject to special certification and handling and are assessed case by case. Plant products need phytosanitary certificates for Russia.
Export formalities
The Angolan export declaration is lodged at Luanda port or airport, by your clearing agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. For raw materials, an analysis certificate helps with correct classification. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Provide an analysis or specification for raw materials — classification determines duty and documents.
- Insure high-value consignments for their full value before dispatch.
- Allow for transhipment when agreeing delivery dates with your buyer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Angola to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Luanda runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the expected time in the quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT, quoting your invoice number. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents are required?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Angolan export declaration and, depending on the goods, analysis certificates or phytosanitary certificates.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted, and restricted items are declined.