In export business to Russia, the smoothness of the logistics link is directly related to the order delivery cycle and comprehensive costs. As a core hub for exports to Russia, Shanghai gathers a large number of international logistics companies, but the market is mixed—some enterprises rely on secondary transportation capacity leading to unstable shipping space, lack local resources resulting in customs clearance delays, and disconnections in domestic transshipment causing cargo detention. In fact, when selecting a partner, one should not only focus on the quotation of a single link; full-chain service capability is the core. With railway transportation as its main business, Shanghai SBTG covers the entire process of “departure from China – customs clearance in Russia – domestic transshipment”, building a solid logistics defense line for enterprises exporting to Russia with solid professional capabilities.
1. Evaluate Core Transportation Capacity: Railway as the Mainstay to Consolidate the Foundation of Transportation
In transportation for exports to Russia, the stability of railway transportation is irreplaceable. Especially when sea routes are frozen in winter, railways become the key to continuous shipment. SBTG has deep experience in Russia-bound logistics and 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 without the need for transfer through intermediate agents.
This cooperation model ensures shipping space during peak freight seasons and provides protection against freight rate fluctuations. We create differentiated schemes for different types of cargo: deploy special railway trains for large-batch cargo for centralized shipment; integrate resources through an independent LCL (Less than Container Load) system for small-batch cargo to shorten the waiting time for cargo collection; for over-dimensional cargo such as 388.49-ton large-scale liquid filling production lines, plan a “railway trunk line + road connection at both ends” mode, complete over-dimensional permits in advance, arrange special personnel to accompany the shipment throughout the process, and control the status through satellite monitoring to ensure the safe arrival of the cargo.
2. Verify Customs Clearance Capability: Local Resources to Solve Compliance Problems
Russia’s customs clearance policies are rigorous. Document flaws and coding errors may lead to cargo detention, which is a core pain point for exports to Russia. A reliable logistics company must have local customs clearance capabilities, which is also a core advantage of SBTG.
We have established a local service network in Moscow and St. Petersburg, synchronizing the latest customs regulations in real time and providing accurate HS code classification and license processing services. A professional document review team verifies materials such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and railway waybills in advance to ensure complete consistency of information. In a previous oil and gas equipment transportation project, we identified the need for supplementary industry certification documents in advance; in the liquid filling production line project, we improved supporting documents in advance, achieving rapid connection between unloading and customs clearance in Vladivostok in less than two days, avoiding customs clearance risks from the source.
3. Assess Domestic Transshipment: Seamless Connection to Ensure End-to-End Smoothness
Many enterprises ignore domestic transshipment in Russia, leading to cargo being stuck in the transshipment link after customs clearance. SBTG incorporates domestic transshipment into full-chain services, breaking down the connection barrier between “customs clearance and transshipment”.
We have established long-term cooperation with local Russian logistics enterprises, with a transshipment network covering core cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg, and can provide various transshipment services including full truckload and less than truckload. After customs clearance, enterprises do not need additional docking; the local team directly coordinates vehicle delivery, with the entire trajectory traceable. For fragile and precision cargo, we customize shockproof packaging and transshipment schemes to avoid damage during end-to-end transportation and ensure timely delivery to customers.
4. Inspect Service Details: Full-Chain Control to Reduce Cooperation Risks
High-quality Russia-bound logistics services lie in every detail. SBTG has established a full-process control system. Through an advanced logistics system, customers can real-time check the status of cargo in links such as railway transportation, customs clearance, and transshipment, with clear information on every node.
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. For high-value cargo, we provide a full-risk guarantee scheme to avoid risks from packaging to delivery. Adhering to the core values of “reliability, quality, and accountability”, we have achieved 20 years of operation without major transportation accidents and established long-term cooperation with more than 400 China-Russia enterprises.
Choosing a Shanghai international logistics company for export business to Russia is essentially choosing a partner to share risks. The stability of transportation capacity, professionalism of customs clearance, smoothness of transshipment, and meticulousness of services jointly determine the cooperation experience. With railway transportation as the core, Shanghai SBTG solves the pain points of logistics for exports to Russia with full-chain service capabilities. Whether you are transporting ordinary goods, precision equipment, or over-dimensional cargo, you can find an adapted scheme here, turning logistics for exports to Russia from a “problem” into “confidence” and helping enterprises deeply cultivate the Russian market.
