In the logistics chain of exports to Russia, many enterprises mistakenly believe that completing cross-border transportation is the end of all troubles. They only realize the importance of subsequent links when goods get stuck in Russian customs clearance or encounter delays and damage during domestic transit. These problems will not only erode profits but also may lead to the loss of overseas customers, making the previous market development efforts futile. In fact, to achieve steady progress in exports to Russia, the key is to choose a Shanghai logistics company that can coordinate the entire chain. Shanghai SBTG takes railway transportation as its main business, deeply integrating customs clearance and domestic transit to form a mature service system. This detailed explanation will help you understand the key points.
1. Railway Transportation as the Foundation: The Core Link Connecting Customs Clearance and Transit
The smoothness of customs clearance and domestic transit is inseparable from the stable support of front-end transportation. It is no coincidence that SBTG takes railway transportation as the core method for exports to Russia—railway transportation is less affected by the natural environment, has controllable timeliness, and can form precise connection with Russian customs clearance processes. We have 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 chain problems caused by shipping space shortages or freight rate fluctuations.
Before the goods are shipped, we will reverse the schedule of customs clearance and transit based on the timeliness of railway trains, ensuring that customs clearance documents are fully prepared and transit resources are pre-connected when the goods arrive at the port. This overall planning with railway transportation as the core makes customs clearance and transit no longer isolated links but an efficiently linked whole.
2. Customs Clearance Services: Preparatory Planning + Local Teams to Solve Compliance Difficulties
The difficulty of Russian customs clearance lies in the rigor and dynamics of policies. Ordinary service providers often cause process stagnation due to insufficient preparation. The core of SBTG’s customs clearance services lies in “preparatory planning” and “local empowerment”. At the initial stage of cooperation, we will rely on our local service network in Moscow to synchronize the latest Russian customs policies in real time, accurately match HS codes for goods, and clarify access standards and required certification documents.
For special categories such as oil and gas equipment and medical devices, we will pre-contact relevant Russian departments to assist in handling exclusive permits and reserve sufficient time for policy communication. After the goods arrive at the port, a local team familiar with Russian and customs processes will directly handle the declaration, eliminating intermediate links. In case of inspection, the local team can arrive at the scene immediately to clearly explain the attributes and purposes of the goods, minimizing the inspection cycle. All customs clearance links are operated by our own team, refusing subcontracting, with clear and traceable responsibilities.
3. Domestic Transit: All-Russia Network + Customized Schemes to Open Up the “Last Mile”
Completing customs clearance is only the first step. Russia has a vast territory, and the “last mile” of domestic transit is often a high-risk area. SBTG has built a transit network covering core cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg as well as remote areas. All cooperating local transit enterprises have complete qualifications and customs registration certificates, avoiding the risk of goods detention from the source.
We realize seamless connection between “customs clearance and transit”. When the customs clearance process starts, we synchronously connect with transit resources, and the goods are immediately shipped after customs clearance. Customized exclusive schemes are developed according to the characteristics of different goods: for over-dimensional goods such as the 388.49-ton large-scale liquid filling production line, routes are surveyed in advance and over-dimensional transportation permits are completed; precision equipment adopts shockproof packaging and fixing devices; fragile goods are equipped with multi-layer buffer materials. During transit, the cargo status is real-time controlled through satellite monitoring, and enterprises can check the entire trajectory through the logistics system, completely eliminating the worry of “losing contact with the goods”.
4. Full-Chain Guarantee: Detail Control to Make Export More Peaceful
The peace of mind in logistics for exports to Russia lies in every detail. Through an advanced logistics management system, SBTG realizes the full-process visualization of railway transportation trajectory, customs clearance progress, and transit status, allowing enterprises to grasp the cargo dynamics at any time. We have established a 24-hour response mechanism. In case of emergencies such as railway scheduling adjustments, policy changes, or transit abnormalities, we will coordinate solutions immediately and inform enterprises synchronously.
For high-value goods, we provide a supporting risk guarantee scheme covering the entire process of transportation, customs clearance, and transit, comprehensively avoiding the risks of cargo damage and loss. It is this rigorous service attitude that has enabled us to achieve 20 years of operation without major logistics accidents and establish long-term cooperation with more than 400 China-Russia enterprises.
For exports to Russia, the success or failure of the logistics link directly determines the fate of the business. Taking railway transportation as the core, Shanghai SBTG provides worry-free customs clearance + domestic transit services for enterprises with pre-customs clearance preparation, localized customs clearance teams, full-coverage transit networks, and full-process guarantee systems. Whether you are a small, medium, or micro enterprise or a large factory, whether transporting ordinary goods or special categories, you can find an adapted solution here. Choosing SBTG means building the most critical logistics defense line for your export business to Russia, ensuring that your goods arrive smoothly at every corner of Russia.
