The success of export business to Russia is inseparable from a reliable logistics partner. Many enterprises only take freight rates as the core criterion when selecting a logistics company, ignoring customs clearance capabilities and shipping stability. Eventually, they encounter problems such as temporary cancellation of shipping space, cargo detention during customs clearance, and damage during transportation. This not only increases additional costs but also affects the trust of overseas customers. The key to a logistics company lies in controlling the two core links of customs clearance and shipping. Shanghai SBTG focuses on railway transportation, deeply engages in full-chain services of customs clearance and shipping, and uses professional capabilities to help enterprises exporting to Russia avoid risks, becoming a reassuring choice for many enterprises.
1. Shipping Key Points: Railway as the Core to Consolidate the Foundation of Transportation
The stability of shipping directly determines the delivery cycle of exports to Russia. Railway transportation has become the preferred choice for shipping to Russia due to its advantages of being less affected by the natural environment and controllable timeliness. SBTG takes railway transportation as its core business and has established long-term direct cooperation with Russian Railways and China Railway Container Transport Corporation (CRCT), locking in exclusive shipping space for China-Europe Railway Express and China-Russia special trains, fundamentally avoiding shipping space shortages or sharp fluctuations in freight rates.
We abandon the common transfer agency model in the industry. All shipping businesses are coordinated by our own team, with clear and traceable responsibilities. Customized schemes are designed according to the characteristics of different cargoes: large-batch cargo is allocated to special railway trains for centralized shipment; small-batch cargo integrates resources through an independent LCL (Less than Container Load) system to shorten the waiting time for cargo collection; for over-dimensional cargo such as 388.49-ton large-scale liquid filling production lines, a full-chain scheme of “railway trunk line + road connection at both ends” is planned. Over-dimensional transportation permits are completed in advance, the cargo is customized and reinforced, and special personnel are arranged to follow the shipment with real-time status monitoring through satellite tracking.
2. Customs Clearance Key Points: Local Resources to Solve Compliance Challenges
Customs clearance is the core barrier for exports to Russia. Logistics companies lacking local resources find it difficult to cope with Russia’s rigorous customs clearance policies. A reliable logistics company for exports to Russia must have solid local customs clearance capabilities, which is also one of SBTG’s core advantages.
We have established an exclusive service network in Moscow, equipped with a local team familiar with Russian and Russian customs processes. This team can synchronize the latest customs policies in real time and accurately interpret the customs clearance requirements for various types of cargo. Accurate HS code classification services are provided for different categories of cargo, clarifying access standards and required certification documents in advance. A professional document review team verifies materials such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and railway waybills one by one to ensure complete consistency of information, avoiding inspection delays caused by detailed omissions. If a customs inspection is encountered, the local team can arrive at the scene immediately to assist in completing the verification process and clearly explain the cargo attributes.
3. Coordination Key Points: Integrated Shipping & Clearance to Break Through Full-Chain Barriers
The coordinated connection between customs clearance and shipping is the key to improving the efficiency of logistics to Russia. Many logistics companies separate shipping and customs clearance operations, leading to information disconnection, process interruption, and increased risk of cargo detention. SBTG has created an integrated service of “railway shipping + customs clearance”. Before the cargo is shipped, the customs clearance process is planned simultaneously, and the customs clearance schedule is arranged in reverse according to the timeliness of railway trains.
After the cargo arrives at Russian ports via railway transportation, there is no need to wait for transshipment, and the customs clearance process can be initiated immediately, realizing seamless connection between railway unloading and customs clearance. For special categories of cargo such as oil and gas equipment and medical devices, we coordinate the shipping routes and customs clearance certification in advance, ensuring that the pre-customs clearance preparations are completed during transportation, and the cargo can be cleared quickly after arriving at the port, greatly shortening the overall logistics cycle.
4. Selection Key Points: Detail Control to Avoid Cooperation Risks
To choose the right logistics company for exports to Russia, it is also necessary to pay attention to service details and risk guarantee capabilities. Through an advanced logistics management system, SBTG realizes real-time synchronization of railway transportation trajectories and customs clearance progress. Customers can check the cargo dynamics at any time, and the progress of each link is clearly visible.
We have established a 24-hour response mechanism. In case of emergencies such as railway scheduling adjustments, policy changes, or abnormal customs clearance, we coordinate solutions and inform customers synchronously at the first time, eliminating the need for enterprises to connect with multiple parties. For high-value cargo, a full-process risk guarantee scheme covering shipping and customs clearance is provided, comprehensively avoiding the risks of cargo damage and loss from packaging reinforcement to customs clearance and release. Adhering to the core values of “reliability, quality, and accountability”, we have achieved 20 years of operation without major logistics accidents and established long-term cooperation with more than 400 China-Russia enterprises.
Choosing a logistics company for exports to Russia is by no means a simple comparison of freight rates, but requires in-depth control of the core points of customs clearance and shipping. Based on railway transportation, supported by professional customs clearance capabilities, and featuring integrated shipping and clearance services, Shanghai SBTG has built a comprehensive logistics service system for exports to Russia. Whether you are transporting ordinary goods, precision equipment, or over-dimensional cargo, we can rely on solid professional capabilities to help you avoid logistics risks. Choosing SBTG means choosing a stable logistics guarantee for your export business to Russia.
