Delivery of containerized cargo from Europe, Turkey, India and the Mediterranean countries via the ports of St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk and the Baltic Sea. Full turnkey import, customs clearance and delivery to the consignee's warehouse in a single loop.
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40–55
days in transit from Europe to St. Petersburg
30–45
days in transit from Turkey to Novorossiysk
The western direction is the main route for cargo from Europe and the Mediterranean. We operate via the ports of St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk and the Baltic Sea, providing a full cycle from the port of origin to the consignee's warehouse.
We take over management of the entire chain so that your team doesn't have to coordinate five different contractors. We monitor the key stages: contact with the shipper, container, sea, port, the Far East, rail/road and delivery to the warehouse. For our customers, we reduce manual control, create fewer unknown zones and provide a clear, accountable scenario for the next step.
St. Petersburg — for cargo to central and northern Russia. Novorossiysk — for cargo to the south and the Volga region. Baltic ports (Ust-Luga, Kaliningrad) — alternative entry points. The choice of port depends on the final destination and the current workload of the terminals.
Own warehouses in St. Petersburg and Moscow. Container acceptance, LCL deconsolidation, cross-docking. Further delivery by rail or road — without downtime waiting for a third-party forwarder.
Transit's customs representatives file declarations, calculate duties and VAT, and support the release of the goods. No separate contracts with a broker — everything within one agreement.
A wide range of goods is imported to Russia via the western ports. Below are the main cargo categories for which we have configured logistics solutions.
| Category | Product examples |
|---|---|
| Industrial equipment | Machine tools, production lines, spare parts, steel structures |
| Auto parts and components | Engines, transmissions, body parts, electronics |
| Chemical products | Polymers, plastics, chemical raw materials, additives |
| Consumer goods | Clothing, footwear, textiles, household goods, cosmetics |
| Food products | Coffee, tea, spices, canned food, alcohol, confectionery |
| Furniture and interior | Case goods and upholstered furniture, decor, bathroom fixtures, flooring |
| Electronics | Home appliances, server equipment, components |
| Construction materials | Ceramics, sanitary ware, finishing materials, fasteners |
Sea transportation via the western ports is more than just “the sea.” It is comprehensive delivery where the sea leg is combined with ground transport. The choice of port depends on the cargo's origin and the final destination.
The main port for cargo from Northern and Western Europe. Sea lines from Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp and Helsinki. Further delivery across Russia — by rail or road. Own warehouse in St. Petersburg — acceptance, deconsolidation, cross-docking.
St. Petersburg · from Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Finland
The port for cargo from Turkey, the Mediterranean countries and India. The shortest route for cargo heading to southern Russia and the Volga region. Further delivery by rail or road. Customs clearance — in Novorossiysk or at the destination station.
Novorossiysk · from Turkey, the Mediterranean, India
Ust-Luga and Kaliningrad — alternative entry points. Used when St. Petersburg is heavily loaded or for specialized routes. Further delivery — by rail or road. The port is chosen based on a comparative calculation.
Ust-Luga, Kaliningrad · alternative ports
The western sea route solves different business challenges. Below are typical scenarios for which we have already configured logistics solutions.
A manufacturing company imports machine tools from Germany. At our own warehouse in St. Petersburg — acceptance and completeness check. Further delivery by rail to Yekaterinburg. Customs clearance — at the destination station. Result: a full cycle in a single loop.
A clothing distributor imports collections from Turkey. LCL deconsolidation at the warehouse. Further delivery by truck to a warehouse in Rostov-on-Don.
A chemical company imports polymers from Mundra. Further delivery by rail to central Russia. Cargo insurance at full value on all legs of the route. A single contract — from the port of Mundra to a warehouse in Moscow.
You submit a request with your cargo parameters. The manager clarifies the details: port of origin, destination port (St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, the Baltics), container type, timelines. We prepare a commercial offer with a breakdown of all costs.
Under a direct contract, we book space on a vessel. During high load — priority access.
We arrange pickup from the shipper's warehouse in Europe, Turkey or India. Delivery to the port of origin. Loading the container onto the vessel.
The container travels by sea. You get online access to statuses: ETA, loading and unloading status in ports.
The container is unloaded at the port of St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk or the Baltics. We arrange acceptance at the warehouse. If necessary — LCL deconsolidation.
Our customs representatives 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.
| Method | Time | Cost | When to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Petersburg | 40–55 days from Europe | Medium | Central and northern Russia — cargo from Europe |
| Novorossiysk | 30–45 days from Turkey | Medium | Southern Russia and the Volga region — cargo from Turkey, the Mediterranean |
| Ust-Luga / Kaliningrad | Depends on the line | Lower | An alternative when St. Petersburg is loaded — specialized routes |
We will prepare a comparative calculation for your cargo — with specific timelines, budgets and risks for each port.
The choice depends on the cargo's origin and the final destination. For cargo from Northern and Western Europe — St. Petersburg: direct lines from Hamburg, Rotterdam and Antwerp. For cargo from Turkey, the Mediterranean and India — Novorossiysk: the shortest route to southern Russia. We provide a comparative calculation for both options.