Shipping goods from Papua New Guinea to Russia
Papua New Guinea exports coffee from its highlands, cocoa, copra and minerals. Lae is the country’s largest port, and cargo for Russia sails with transhipment in a regional hub before continuing to the Russian Far East or via Suez to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight from Port Moresby via a hub suits samples and urgent consignments. Because of the connections involved, we confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Papua New Guinean producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your warehouse or mill, arrange the export formalities and phytosanitary documents, 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 every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before we accept it.
How we ship from Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea to Russia
Papua New Guinean suppliers ship green coffee, cocoa beans, copra and coconut products, and minerals. Coffee, cocoa and copra are plant products that need phytosanitary certificates for Russia and must be packed to withstand a long, humid sea voyage; minerals need an analysis certificate for classification.
Export formalities
The export declaration is lodged with Papua New Guinea customs at Lae or the 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 loading. 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
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for coffee, cocoa and copra before loading.
- Use container lining and desiccants to protect cocoa and copra from condensation.
- Allow for transhipment when agreeing delivery dates with your buyer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Papua New Guinea to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Lae runs with transhipment in a regional hub. We confirm the expected time in each quote.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Your buyer can use our supplier-payment service: the Russian customer pays an agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. The commission is agreed with the buyer; payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents are required?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the export declaration and phytosanitary certificates for coffee, cocoa and copra.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.