LTL road freight to Russia — groupage from Europe via Poland
Part loads from your warehouse to your customer in Russia: your buyer pays only for the space used. Weekly departures, EX1 handled by us, Warsaw to Moscow in 4–7 days.
Why road groupage runs through Poland
Poland is the key transit hub for road freight between the EU and Russia. We run our own consolidation warehouse in Warsaw and work with proven carriers on Europe → Russia lanes. Weekly departures make even small consignments affordable — from €850 for 3 pallets from Warsaw to Moscow.
LTL (Less than Truck Load) is groupage: your goods travel with other exporters’ cargo, and your customer pays only for the loading metres (LDM) actually used. Ideal for consignments of 100 to 5,000 kg.
For you as the supplier, the job ends when the goods leave your dock: we collect, consolidate, open the EX1 export declaration if you sell EXW, and deliver to your Russian customer with import clearance done.
Road freight transit times to Moscow
| Route | LTL | FTL |
|---|---|---|
| Poland → Moscow | 4–7 days | 3–5 days |
| Germany → Moscow | 8–12 days | 5–7 days |
| Netherlands → Moscow | 10–14 days | 6–8 days |
| France → Moscow | 12–16 days | 7–10 days |
| Italy → Moscow | 12–16 days | 8–11 days |
| Spain → Moscow | 14–18 days | 9–13 days |
What the LTL rate includes
- ✓Collection from your warehouse in Europe
- ✓Transport to the Russian border
- ✓Russian customs clearance (import declaration, duties, VAT) for your buyer
- ✓Delivery to your customer’s warehouse in Russia
- ✓Insurance on request
- ✓Online tracking and status updates
Typical LTL cargo
How much truck space your cargo takes
| Cargo unit | LDM | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Euro-pallet 120 × 80 cm | 0.4 | The most common groupage format |
| Finnish pallet 120 × 100 cm | 0.5 | Common with Scandinavian and German suppliers |
| Pallet 120 × 120 cm | 0.6 | Chemicals, building materials in bags |
| Full curtainsider 13.6 m | 13.6 | 33 euro-pallets in one tier — that is already FTL |
* LDM (loading metre) is one metre of trailer length at the full width of 2.4 m. Groupage is priced by places and pallets; the minimum service fee is €200.
How an LTL shipment runs
- 1Quote
Send weight, number and dimensions of packages and the pick-up address — we price by places and pallets. - 2Collection or drop-off
We collect from your warehouse, or you deliver to our Warsaw warehouse, where the goods are weighed, measured and photographed. - 3Consolidation and EX1
The goods join the next weekly groupage truck; the EX1 export declaration is opened when they leave the EU. - 4Border and customs
Border crossing and Russian import clearance: declaration, duties and VAT paid on the Russian side. - ✓Delivery
To your customer’s warehouse in Russia; you receive the MRN and proof of export.
LTL road freight: supplier FAQ
What is LTL and how does it differ from FTL?
LTL is groupage: your goods occupy part of the truck, and only their places are paid for. FTL is a dedicated truck for one shipment, priced per trip. Once a consignment reaches about half a trailer, it is worth comparing both rates.
What is the minimum shipment?
We handle wholesale commercial shipments from 50 kg — for example, one pallet. The minimum service fee is €200. We do not carry personal parcels or retail purchases.
How is groupage priced?
By places and pallets, taking into account the trailer length used (LDM) and weight. There are no per-kilo rates: the same pallet costs the same as long as it is within the permitted weight.
Is an EX1 export declaration needed for groupage?
Yes — goods leaving the EU must be declared for export. If you sell EXW and do not open the EX1 yourself, we open it when the goods leave the warehouse, and you receive the MRN for your VAT records.
Who pays for the transport?
Usually your Russian customer, who contracts with us directly. You simply release the goods at your dock with an invoice and a packing list.