Shipping goods from New Zealand to Russia
New Zealand exports dairy products, meat, wool and wine, much of which depends on a reliable cold chain. Auckland is the main container port, and cargo for Russia sails with transhipment in an Asian hub before continuing to the Russian Far East or via Suez to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight via a hub suits urgent consignments. We confirm the transit time and temperature regime for each shipment in the quote.
We work for New Zealand producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS, and only for goods that may lawfully be exported. New Zealand applies its own sanctions towards Russia, so every enquiry starts with screening. For eligible shipments from 50 kg, we arrange collection, export formalities, veterinary documents, reefer, dry or air freight and Russian import clearance for your buyer. Air freight has no weight limit.
How we ship from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Russia
New Zealand suppliers ship dairy products such as milk powder and butter, meat, wool and wine. Dairy, meat and raw wool are animal products that need veterinary certificates, and the producing plant must be eligible to supply Russia; wine can be imported only by a licensed importer with excise stamps.
Export formalities
The New Zealand export entry is lodged by the exporter or its customs broker at dispatch, and you keep the confirmation as proof of export. Compliance with New Zealand sanctions is the seller’s responsibility, and we also screen against EU, UK, Swiss and US lists. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, with veterinary 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
- Confirm with your buyer that your dairy or meat plant is eligible to supply Russia.
- Check your obligations under New Zealand sanctions before signing a contract.
- Agree the reefer temperature and monitoring at booking for chilled or frozen goods.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from New Zealand to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Auckland runs with transhipment in an Asian hub. We confirm the expected time in the quote.
How can my Russian customer pay me?
Where the goods pass screening, your customer can use our supplier-payment service: the buyer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the New Zealand export entry and veterinary certificates for dairy, meat and wool.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions and permitted under New Zealand rules. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.