Shipping goods from Colombia to Russia
Colombia is famous for its coffee and is one of the world’s largest exporters of cut flowers; it also ships tropical fruit and emeralds. Flowers and fresh fruit depend on a reliable cold chain and usually fly from Bogotá via a hub such as Istanbul, while coffee sails from Colombia’s Caribbean or Pacific ports with transhipment towards St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the transit time and temperature regime for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Colombian coffee exporters, flower growers and fruit producers whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your farm or warehouse, arrange the Colombian export formalities and phytosanitary documents, book air, reefer or dry sea freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. Air freight has no weight limit, other modes start at 50 kg, and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Colombia 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 Colombia to Russia
Colombian suppliers ship green coffee, cut flowers such as roses and carnations, tropical fruit and emeralds. Coffee, flowers and fruit are plant products that need phytosanitary certificates; flowers and fruit also require uninterrupted temperature control. Emeralds travel by air with full-value insurance.
Export formalities
The Colombian export declaration is lodged at the port or airport of dispatch, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Phytosanitary certificates are issued before the flight or loading. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, with plant-health control at the point of entry.
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
- For flowers, agree the flight routing and temperature regime at booking — every hour counts.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for every consignment of flowers, fruit and coffee.
- Insure emeralds and other valuables for their full value and send them by air.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Colombia to Russia take?
Flowers and fresh fruit travel by air via a hub, which is the fastest option. Coffee usually goes by sea with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in each quote.
How do I get paid by a Russian customer?
Through our supplier-payment service: the Russian buyer pays a payment agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU pays your invoice by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Colombian export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for coffee, flowers and fruit.
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.