Shipping goods from Australia to Russia
Australia exports minerals, wine, wool, meat and equipment, with Sydney and Melbourne as its main container ports. Cargo for Russia sails with transhipment in an Asian hub and continues to the Russian Far East or via Suez to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight via a hub such as Dubai suits urgent and high-value goods. We confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Australian suppliers whose customers are in Russia and the CIS, and only for goods that may lawfully be exported. Australia applies its own sanctions towards Russia, and a number of goods are covered by them, so every enquiry starts with classification and screening. For eligible shipments from 50 kg, we arrange collection, export formalities, sea or air freight and Russian import clearance for your buyer. Air freight has no weight limit.
How we ship from Australia 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 Australia to Russia
Enquiries from Australia typically concern wine, wool, meat and other food products, and equipment. Wool and meat are animal products that need veterinary certificates, and meat must come from a plant eligible to supply Russia; wine can be imported only by a licensed importer with excise stamps. Equipment and minerals are screened item by item.
Export formalities
The Australian export declaration is lodged by the exporter or its customs broker at dispatch, and you keep the confirmation as proof of export. Compliance with Australian sanctions is the seller’s responsibility, and we also check each item against EU, UK, Swiss and US rules before booking. 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
- Check your obligations under Australian sanctions before signing a contract.
- For wool and meat, arrange veterinary certificates and confirm plant eligibility with your buyer.
- For wine, check that your buyer holds an alcohol import licence before shipping.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Australia to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Sydney or Melbourne runs with transhipment in an Asian hub. We confirm the expected time in the quote after the compliance check.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Where the goods pass screening, your customer can use our supplier-payment service: they pay an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT. Payments for sanctioned goods or to listed parties are not made.
Which documents are required?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Australian export declaration and, depending on the goods, veterinary certificates or alcohol import documents.
Can any Australian product be shipped to Russia?
No. We only carry goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and that may be exported under Australian rules. HS codes and all parties are screened, and restricted items are declined.