The continuous expansion of China-Russia trade has spawned a large number of international freight demands, with a mixed bag of freight companies in the market. Some Russian companies lack the ability to integrate resources on the Chinese side, while small Chinese companies face issues such as insufficient customs clearance experience and weak overseas transit networks, making enterprises prone to pitfalls when choosing. A multi-dimensional comparison reveals that Shanghai enterprises represented by Shanghai SBTG have particularly prominent strength in customs clearance and transit links, relying on full-chain service capabilities, localized resources, and core transportation capacity advantages. SBTG takes railway transportation as its main business and has built a complete service system adapted to China-Russia freight, becoming an industry benchmark.
1. Comparison of Core Transportation Capacity: Railway-Based, Shanghai Enterprises Have More Stable Resources
Transportation capacity is the foundation of China-Russia freight. Comparisons show that Shanghai enterprises have more advantages in controlling core transportation capacity. Most Russian and small freight companies rely on scattered shipping space resources, often facing shortages during peak seasons. As a Shanghai enterprise, SBTG has deep experience in the railway transportation field 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.
We abandon the common transfer agency model in the industry and build a diversified transportation capacity system centered on railway transportation. We can flexibly adjust schemes according to cargo volume and characteristics: special railway trains are used for large-batch cargo; resources are integrated through an independent LCL (Less than Container Load) system for small-batch cargo; and the “railway trunk line + road connection at both ends” mode is planned for over-dimensional cargo. This stable transportation capacity guarantee is a core advantage that Russian and small companies can hardly match.
2. Comparison of Customs Clearance Capacity: Local Deep Cultivation, Shanghai Enterprises Achieve More Controllable Compliance
Customs clearance is the core barrier of China-Russia freight and a prominent highlight of Shanghai enterprises in the comparison. Many Russian companies have a poor understanding of China’s export policies, while small Chinese companies lack local resources in Russia, often leading to customs clearance delays due to policy interpretation deviations and document omissions. Shanghai SBTG has established an exclusive service network in Moscow, equipped with a local team familiar with bilingual and bilateral regulations.
Our professional document review team carefully verifies materials such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and railway waybills one by one to avoid detailed risks in advance. For special categories such as oil and gas equipment, we assist in handling exclusive permits in advance. In comparison, the customs clearance services of Shanghai enterprises are more forward-looking and compliant, greatly reducing the inspection rate and detention risks.
3. Comparison of Transit Networks: Full Russia Coverage, Shanghai Enterprises Have Smoother Connection
Overseas transit is the “last mile” of China-Russia freight and a weak link for most freight companies. Although Russian companies are familiar with the local area, they cannot coordinate the entire chain; small Chinese companies lack overseas transit resources, often resulting in transit disruptions after customs clearance. Shanghai SBTG has built a full-Russia transit network covering core cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as remote areas.
As an enterprise focusing on railway transportation, we achieve seamless connection of “railway transportation – customs clearance – transit”. After customs clearance, the local transit team takes over immediately and plans the optimal route according to the destination. For fragile and precision goods, we customize exclusive transit schemes and packaging, with full-process trajectory visualization. In comparison, the transit services of Shanghai enterprises are more coherent and safe.
4. Comparison of Service Details: Full-Chain Control, Shanghai Enterprises Provide More Peace of Mind
Differences in service details directly affect the cooperation experience. Most freight companies have problems such as opaque information and delayed responses, making it difficult for enterprises to grasp cargo dynamics. Through an advanced logistics system, Shanghai SBTG realizes full-chain visualization of railway transportation, customs clearance progress, and transit trajectory, allowing customers to check relevant information at any time.
We have established a 24-hour response mechanism. In case of emergencies such as railway scheduling adjustments and policy changes, we coordinate solutions and inform customers synchronously at the first time. In comparison, Shanghai enterprises pay more attention to full-chain control and customer experience, which is also the key reason why SBTG has achieved 20 years of operation without major freight accidents and established long-term cooperation with more than 400 China-Russia enterprises.
A multi-dimensional comparison clearly shows that the core advantages of Shanghai international freight companies in the China-Russia freight field are concentrated in the full-chain control of customs clearance and transit. As a representative enterprise, Shanghai SBTG, centered on railway transportation, demonstrates the professional strength of Shanghai enterprises through stable transportation capacity, solid localized customs clearance capabilities, a complete transit network, and meticulous full-chain services. For enterprises developing China-Russia trade, choosing a Shanghai enterprise like SBTG means choosing a more stable and controllable freight guarantee, helping business expand steadily.
