Oversized cargo (single unit weight ≥ 30 tons, external dimensions ≥ 14m×3.5m×3.5m) inland transit to Russia has long been a logistics bottleneck in Russia-bound trade due to its large size, overweight, and strict supervision. In 2026, Russia further strengthened the control of oversized cargo transportation, extending the approval cycle for over-limit cargo, raising the access standards for special vehicles. Coupled with the complex road conditions across Russia’s vast territory and the impact of ice and snow in long winters, many enterprises have fallen into dilemmas of detention and damage caused by mismatched vehicle types, blocked route approvals, and improper cargo reinforcement, bearing additional high port detention fees and compensation costs. Shanghai SBTG accurately solves the full-process problems of oversized cargo transit, relying on compliant qualifications, professional technology and global resources to provide actionable integrated solutions for oversized cargo inland transit.
I. Core Difficulties of Oversized Cargo Inland Transit: Four Insurmountable Barriers
Strict Qualifications and Approval: Oversized cargo transportation requires special transportation qualifications recognized by the Russian federal government. Overwidth, overlength, and overweight cargo need to apply for special transit permits in advance. Cargo with a width exceeding 4.0m and length exceeding 30.0m also requires GAI patrol car escort. The approval process is cumbersome with a high rejection rate.
Insufficient Adaptation of Special Transportation Capacity: Ordinary transit vehicles cannot bear the weight and size of oversized cargo, requiring special vehicles such as lowboy trailers and modular transporters. Such vehicle resources are tight and must comply with Russian multi-axle load standards. Blind deployment is likely to cause cargo damage.
Complex Cargo Reinforcement and Protection: Oversized cargo has a high center of gravity and is prone to deformation, requiring customized reinforcement plans based on cargo characteristics. If the load calculation standards are not met, displacement and overturning are likely to occur during transportation. Weak parts must also be protected to avoid wear and tear.
Difficult Route and Road Condition Adaptation: Road infrastructure in some remote areas of Russia is weak, with limited bridge load-bearing capacity. Icy and snowy roads in winter are prone to slipping. Routes must be accurately planned to avoid restricted sections and complex road conditions; otherwise, transit will be suspended.
II. Hierarchical Solutions: Breaking Through Transit Bottlenecks One by One in Four Links
Breaking Through Qualification and Approval Barriers: SBTG has obtained all-category special transportation qualifications in Russia, completed registration with the Russian Federal Customs Service, and established connections with Russian official approval departments. It sorts out application materials for oversized cargo special transit permits in advance, including cargo parameters, reinforcement plans, and route planning. Special personnel track the approval progress throughout the process and coordinate GAI escort matters simultaneously, shortening the approval cycle and improving the pass rate.
Accurate Matching of Special Transportation Capacity: Integrate compliant special transportation resources in Russia, equipped with various special vehicles such as lowboy trailers and modular transporters. It can flexibly deploy vehicles according to the weight and size of oversized cargo. All vehicles have passed Russian safety inspections, equipped with hydraulic lifting and multi-axle steering systems, adapting to transportation needs under different road conditions and ensuring transit safety from the capacity end.
Exclusive Reinforcement and Protection Guarantee: Establish a reinforcement team led by structural engineers. Based on the “Technical Specifications for Safety Evaluation of Highway Oversized Cargo Transportation”, formulate personalized reinforcement plans combined with cargo materials and center of gravity positions. Adopt a combined mode of “rigid support + flexible binding” using compliant materials such as section steel brackets and high-strength straps. Protective pads are laid at cargo contact points to avoid wear and tear, ensuring the reinforcement strength meets the transportation stress requirements.
Accurate Route Planning and Control: Analyze road conditions, bridge load-bearing capacity and meteorological conditions in Russia through digital systems, avoiding congested sections, low-load-bearing bridges and high-risk ice and snow areas. Prioritize high-quality routes such as the Siberian Federal Highway, specify transportation speeds (no more than 60km/h on highways and 15km/h on bridges), arrange special personnel to track road conditions in real time, and dynamically adjust routes to avoid transit suspension.
III. SBTG’s Exclusive Guarantees: Full-Chain Escort for Smooth Transit of Oversized Cargo
Full-Process Compliance Control: SBTG has obtained China-Russia AEO Advanced Certification, strictly following the “Customs Code of the Customs Union” and Russian oversized cargo transportation management regulations. It implements full-process traceability for transit, ensuring compliance in every link including qualifications, approval, capacity, and reinforcement, avoiding policy risks.
Localized Emergency Response: Establish directly affiliated teams at core nodes such as Moscow and Novosibirsk, equipped with professional Russian-speaking personnel and emergency disposal personnel. They are familiar with the abnormal handling process of oversized cargo transit in Russia. In case of inspections or sudden road condition changes, they will arrive at the scene to coordinate and solve problems within 1 hour, minimizing losses to the greatest extent.
Special Risk Undertaking: Introduce exclusive insurance for oversized cargo transit, covering core risks such as cargo damage, transit delays, and approval obstacles. The compensation standards are clear, and claim review is initiated within 24 hours. Enterprises do not need to coordinate with multiple parties, and compensation is quickly fulfilled to reduce economic losses.
The core of oversized cargo inland transit in Russia lies in compliance control, professional adaptation and risk undertaking. Oversights in any link may lead to significant losses. Choosing SBTG can break through the difficulties of oversized cargo transit, realizing safe and smooth delivery of goods, and building a solid logistics foundation for Russia-bound oversized cargo trade.
