A multimodal shipment is delivery under a single contract using multiple modes of transport. Sea + rail + truck is the optimal combination for complex routes. One responsible partner along the entire chain. Control over deadlines, statuses, documents, and deviations — on every leg. Customs clearance and the last mile — within a single loop.
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4
transport corridors instead of one
13
offices in 7 countries — unified control
A multimodal shipment is when a single mode of transport cannot do the job. Sea — slow but cheap. Rail — faster, but tracks do not reach everywhere. Truck — fast, but expensive for large volumes. Multimodal is a combination where every leg of the route is served by the optimal mode of transport. One contract, one responsible partner, one point of control.
A multimodal shipment is formalized by a single contract. We are responsible for the entire chain — from dispatch to delivery. There is no need to coordinate multiple carriers. One contact, one report, one result.
Sea + rail + truck — every leg of the route is served by the optimal mode of transport. Sea — for the transoceanic leg. Rail — for the continental one. Truck — for the last mile. Result: optimization of lead time and cost.
Four transport corridors: via Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk, and Mongolia. If one route is congested or closed — we switch to another. This removes dependence on a single path and reduces delay risks.
Customs brokers prepare the declaration, calculate duties and VAT, and support the release of the goods. No need to look for a separate customs representative. Customs clearance and the last mile — within a single loop.
Multimodal shipping works for a wide range of cargo. Below are the main categories.
| Category | Product examples |
|---|---|
| Electronics and appliances | Smartphones, laptops, home appliances, components, server equipment |
| Clothing and textiles | Ready-made clothing, fabrics, trims, footwear, accessories |
| Auto parts | Tires, wheels, body parts, engines, consumables |
| Furniture and interior | Case goods, upholstered furniture, decor, plumbing fixtures |
| Equipment and machine tools | Industrial equipment, machine tools, spare parts, metal structures |
| Chemicals and plastics | Polymers, chemical raw materials, plastics, rubber |
| Construction materials | Ceramics, plumbing fixtures, finishing materials, tools |
| Food products | Dry foods, canned goods, beverages, food industry ingredients |
A multimodal shipment is a combination of transport modes. Below are the main schemes.
The transoceanic leg — by sea. The continental one — by rail. The last mile — by truck. The optimal combination for large shipments from Asia to Russia. Balance of lead time and cost.
Sea + rail + truck · balance of lead time and cost
The transoceanic leg — by sea. Delivery to the consignee's warehouse — by truck. For shipments where rail is impractical. Simpler and faster than sea + rail + truck.
Sea + truck · a simpler scheme
The continental leg — by rail. The last mile — by truck. For routes within Eurasia without a sea leg. Rail — a stable schedule, truck — delivery to the door.
Rail + truck · no sea leg
The urgent leg — by air. Delivery to the warehouse — by truck. For time-critical deliveries. Air — fast, truck — the last mile.
Air + truck · urgent deliveries
The geography of multimodal shipping spans 4 transport corridors and routes around the world.
The route via the Zabaykalsk border crossing. Rail — a stable schedule of our own trains. Sea + rail + truck — for shipments from southern and eastern China.
Routes via alternative border crossings. If Zabaykalsk is congested — we switch to Naushki or Dostyk. This removes dependence on a single path.
The route through Mongolia with our own flatcars on the route. An alternative corridor. Passage of certain legs through Kazakhstan in an accelerated mode.
The figures that define our capabilities in multimodal shipping.
4
transport corridors
13
offices in 7 countries
36 000+
own containers
2 000+
own container flatcars
400+
tractor trucks
7
Transit Line vessels owned
Four transport corridors: via Zabaykalsk, Naushki, Dostyk, and Mongolia. If one route is congested or closed — we switch to another. This removes dependence on a single path and reduces delay risks.
Offices in Russia, China, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, Turkey, and the UAE. Managers in different time zones — continuous control. A single responsible partner along the entire chain.
An own container fleet means control over equipment availability. The container is supplied on time — no idle waiting. Various types: standard, refrigerated, open-top, tank containers.
An own fleet of rail flatcars — a stable schedule for our own trains. We are not dependent on Russian Railways (RZD) for flatcar availability. The container departs on schedule.
The truck fleet — 400+ tractor trucks. The sea leg is complemented by our own Transit Line with 7 vessels owned. Every leg of the multimodal chain is under control.
Online access to statuses: current location, ETA, border crossing status, documents. Control over deadlines, statuses, documents, and deviations — on every leg of the route.
Multimodal shipping handles tasks where a single mode of transport is not optimal. Below are typical scenarios.
An importer needs to deliver a large batch of electronics from Shanghai to Yekaterinburg. Sea — to Vladivostok (30–45 days). Rail — to Yekaterinburg (7–10 days). Truck — to the consignee's warehouse (1–2 days). Multimodal — one contract, one point of control. Result: cost optimization with an acceptable lead time.
An importer needs to deliver a shipment from Chengdu to Moscow. Rail via Zabaykalsk — 14–18 days. Truck — the last mile. Multimodal — without the sea leg. Result: faster than sea + rail + truck.
A container moves via Zabaykalsk. There is congestion at the border. We switch to the route via Naushki or Dostyk. The container is delivered without a long idle time. Result: 4 corridors instead of dependence on a single route.
You submit a request with your cargo parameters. The manager clarifies: origin, destination, cargo type, deadline, budget. We prepare a commercial offer with the optimal combination of transport modes.
Based on the cargo parameters, we select the optimal route: transport mode, border crossing, transloading ports. 4 transport corridors — the ability to choose and switch between routes.
Offices in Shanghai and Chengdu — our own specialists. Factory pickup, document checks, consolidation. The first mile under control.
Sea — for the transoceanic leg. Rail — for the continental one. Status control on every leg: current location, ETA, border crossing status.
Transloading between transport modes. Passage of border crossings. If there is congestion at one crossing — we switch to an alternative corridor.
Our customs brokers prepare the declaration, calculate duties and VAT, and support the release of the goods. Customs clearance — within a single loop.
Delivery to the consignee's warehouse — with our own truck fleet. We hand over a complete package of closing documents. Online access to documents: waybills, customs declarations, acceptance certificates.
A multimodal shipment is not just several modes of transport. It is end-to-end support along the entire chain.
Full cycle: HS Code classification, customs value calculation, preparation of declarations, release support. We handle import duties, VAT, excise duties, and currency control.
Own warehouses in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Vladivostok. Receiving, consolidation, deconsolidation, cross-docking. Onward delivery to the regions.
Insurance of the container and cargo at full value on all legs of the route. The policy covers damage, loss, and delay risks.
| Method | Time | Cost | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea + rail + truck | 35–55 days | Medium | Large shipments from Asia — balance of lead time and cost |
| Sea + truck | 32–50 days | Medium | Shipments without a rail leg |
| Rail + truck | 14–20 days | Above average | Routes within Eurasia without the sea |
| Air + truck | 5–10 days | High | Urgent deliveries |
We will prepare a comparative calculation for your cargo — with specific lead times, budgets, and risks for each scheme.
A multimodal shipment is delivery under a single contract using multiple modes of transport. Sea + rail + truck is the optimal combination for complex routes. One responsible partner along the entire chain.