Shipping goods from Venezuela to Russia
Venezuela is best known for oil, but it also produces some of the world’s finest cocoa and exports other raw materials. Puerto Cabello is the main container port, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment towards St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight from Caracas via a hub suits urgent consignments. The transit time depends on the connection and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Venezuelan exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS, after thorough compliance checks. Venezuela is subject to US and EU restrictive measures, and many state-linked entities are listed, so goods, parties and payment routes are screened with particular care. For eligible shipments from 50 kg, we organise collection, export formalities, sea or air freight and Russian import clearance for your buyer. Air freight has no weight limit.
How we ship from Venezuela 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 Venezuela to Russia
Container shipments from Venezuela typically include cocoa beans and cocoa products and other agricultural goods. Petroleum and petroleum products are especially exposed to sanctions and are not accepted where screening shows a restriction. Cocoa needs a phytosanitary certificate.
Export formalities
The Venezuelan export declaration is lodged at Puerto Cabello or at the airport of dispatch, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. Before booking we screen the goods, the seller, the buyer and any intermediaries against EU, UK, Swiss and US lists. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer.
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
- Send full details of all parties with your enquiry — screening decides whether a shipment is possible.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for cocoa before loading.
- Agree the payment route before production, as not every transaction can use our partners.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Venezuela to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Puerto Cabello runs with transhipment. We confirm the expected time in the quote once screening is complete.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Payments through our partner companies in the EU are possible only where the transaction and all parties pass sanctions screening. We tell you at the enquiry stage whether our supplier-payment service can be used.
What documents are needed?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Venezuelan export declaration, details of all parties for screening and, for cocoa, a phytosanitary certificate.
Do sanctions affect shipments from Venezuela?
Yes. We only handle goods that are not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions, screen every HS code and party, and decline any shipment or counterparty covered by restrictive measures.