Shipping goods from Paraguay to Russia
Paraguay is landlocked, but its rivers give it a route to the ocean: soya, beef, grain and yerba mate travel down the Paraguay–Paraná waterway to the ocean ports of the River Plate, and from there by sea with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight from Asunción via a hub suits urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the river leg and the sailing, and we confirm it in each quote.
We work for Paraguayan meat packers, agricultural exporters and yerba mate producers whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your plant or warehouse, arrange the Paraguayan export formalities and the river or road leg to the ocean port, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air has no weight limit) and screen every consignment against sanctions lists.
How we ship from Paraguay 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 Paraguay to Russia
Paraguayan suppliers ship soya products, beef, yerba mate and grain. Beef needs veterinary certificates from a plant eligible to supply Russia; yerba mate, soya and grain need phytosanitary certificates, and packed yerba mate for retail must meet Russian labelling rules.
Export formalities
The Paraguayan export declaration is lodged at the point of dispatch, by your customs broker or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. The goods then travel in transit to the ocean port. In Russia we clear them for your buyer, with veterinary or 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
- Plan the river leg with a margin — water levels can affect barge schedules.
- Confirm with your buyer that your meat plant is eligible to supply Russia.
- For retail-packed yerba mate, agree Russian-language labelling before packing.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Paraguay to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight involves a river or road leg to an ocean port and a voyage with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in the 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, 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 Paraguayan export declaration, transit documents and veterinary 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.