International transport group Transit organizes sea container shipping via the ports of Vladivostok, St. Petersburg and Novorossiysk — and is not limited to these destinations. Our own Transit Line and 60+ ports worldwide. FCL — full container, LCL — consolidated cargo and refrigerated transportation. Delivery in a single loop: from the port of origin to the consignee's warehouse.
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60+
ports worldwide in our shipping geography
7
Transit Line vessels in ownership
Sea transportation is the most cost-effective way to deliver large shipments over long distances. Our own Transit Line fleet, containers and other assets make it possible to arrange transportation as a turnkey solution within a single logistics window — with one responsible partner and container control along the entire route.
The Transit Line fleet lets us manage the sea leg within a single logistics window — without sourcing capacity through intermediaries. We don't look for capacity: we manage it and control the container along the entire route.
We consolidate shipments from different factories into a full container (FCL) at warehouses in China.
A single window for managing shipments: proactive notifications about key events, statuses, documents and invoices available in your personal account. Closing documents are stored in one place; reports on timelines, costs and volumes help make management decisions.
From one container a month: access to Transit's assets and operating expertise. When planning, we account for seasonality, packaging specifics and cargo storage requirements — from small batches to industrial equipment, for retail and e-commerce.
Sea containers carry virtually any product. Below are the main cargo categories for which we have configured logistics solutions.
| Category | Product examples |
|---|---|
| Electronics and appliances | Smartphones, laptops, home appliances, components, server equipment |
| Apparel and textiles | Ready-made clothing, fabrics, trims, footwear, accessories |
| Machinery and machine tools | Industrial equipment, machine tools, spare parts, steel structures |
| Furniture and interior | Case goods, upholstered furniture, decor, bathroom fixtures |
| Food products | Coffee, tea, spices, canned food, packaged dry goods |
| Auto parts | Tires, wheels, body parts, engines, consumables |
| Household goods | Tableware, household chemicals, garden products, household supplies |
| Agricultural products | Grain, oilseeds, pulses — export via Vladivostok |
Sea transportation is more than just “the sea.” It is comprehensive delivery where the sea leg is combined with ground transport. The choice of port and further delivery method depends on the cargo's origin and final destination.
St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Baltic Sea ports. For cargo from Europe, Turkey, India and the Mediterranean countries. Further delivery across Russia — by rail or road.
St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, the Baltics · from Europe, Turkey, India
Far East ports — the gateway for cargo from China, South Korea, Japan and Southeast Asia. The shortest sea route from Asia to Russia. Further delivery — by road or direct rail routes. Our own trains depart on a stable schedule every two days, so the arrival date can be planned in advance, even before loading in China. The Ussuriysk terminal ensures prompt handling: from the vessel's side — straight onto our own rail flatcars.
Vladivostok · from China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia
The geography of sea transportation covers the key trade routes. Every route is served by our own Transit Line and operating infrastructure.
The main import route from China. Sea lines from the ports of Shanghai, Ningbo, Qingdao, Xingang, Nansha, Xiamen, Shantou and Yantian to Vladivostok. Transit time — 7–12 days. Offices in Shanghai and Chengdu — local specialists arrange the first mile. Further delivery across Russia — by rail or road.
Sea lines from ports in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and Finland to the Greater Port of St. Petersburg. For cargo from Europe, Turkey and India. Further delivery across Russia — by rail or road.
Sea lines from Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia via Vladivostok. Offices in Vietnam and Thailand — the first mile in the country of origin. For cargo from Southeast Asia — the optimal route with minimum transit time.
International transport group Transit is one of the largest sea container shipping operators in Russia. These are the numbers that define our capabilities in the sea segment.
60+
ports worldwide in our geography
7
Transit Line vessels in ownership
36 000+
own containers
7–12
days in transit from China to Vladivostok
13
offices in 7 countries
2007
year founded
Sea transportation solves different business challenges. Below are typical scenarios for which we have already configured logistics solutions.
An entrepreneur sells spare parts for heavy machinery. Shipments usually come from 2–3 suppliers, but the total volume does not exceed 25–27 m³. We consolidate his deliveries at a warehouse in the port of origin. We stuff the container and ship it to Vladivostok with further delivery to the Moscow Region. The customer receives cargo from different shippers all at once.
The customer is a Russian plant. They purchase raw materials for production, transported in tank containers. We supply the equipment to the supplier and deliver the loaded equipment to the port of origin. We load it onto a vessel and ship it to Vladivostok. Further delivery by rail to the consignee's siding.
You submit a request with your cargo parameters. The manager clarifies the details: route, timelines, container type, special requirements. We hold an initial consultation on the optimal shipping method.
We prepare a commercial offer with a breakdown of all costs: station-to-station, first mile, local charges, customs payments. We sign a contract fixing timelines and costs.
We book space on a sailing. We arrange pickup from the shipper's warehouse. Delivery to the port of origin. Loading the container onto the vessel.
The container travels by sea. You get online access to statuses: the vessel's current position, ETA, loading and unloading status in ports.
The container is unloaded at the port of Vladivostok, St. Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We arrange terminal acceptance. If necessary — LCL deconsolidation.
Our customs brokers prepare the declaration, calculate duties and VAT, and support the release of the goods.
We arrange the last mile — delivery of the container to the consignee's warehouse by rail or road. We hand over a complete set of closing documents.
Sea transportation is more than just the ocean leg. We take on all stages: from the first mile in the country of origin to the last mile at the consignee's warehouse.
Full cycle: HS classification, customs value calculation, preparation of declarations, release support. We handle import duties, VAT, excise taxes and currency control.
Insurance of the container and cargo at full value on all legs of the route — the sea leg, rail and road. The policy covers damage, loss and delay risks.
Acceptance, LCL deconsolidation, cross-docking at own warehouses. Further delivery by rail or road. Marketplace services: arrival notices, time slots, delivery to fulfillment centers.
| Method | Time | Cost | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Via Vladivostok | 7–12 days to the port + rail/truck across Russia | Medium | Cargo from China, South Korea, Japan, Southeast Asia — eastern and central Russia |
| Via St. Petersburg | 40–55 days to the port + rail/truck across Russia | Lower | Cargo from Europe, Turkey, India — western and central Russia |
| Via Novorossiysk | 30–45 days to the port + rail/truck across Russia | Lower | Cargo from Turkey, the Mediterranean, India — southern Russia |
We will prepare a comparative calculation for your cargo — with specific timelines, budgets and risks for each port.
The cost depends on the route, container type (20', 40', 40'HC, 45'), cargo weight and volume, as well as additional services. We provide a detailed calculation with a breakdown: the sea leg, port charges, delivery across Russia, customs payments. A transparent rate structure with no hidden charges is our key principle.
