River Cargo Transportation in Russia and Abroad
TRANSIT International Transport Group is an important operator in the river freight transportation market in Russia.
We work throughout the Unified Deep Water System of the Russian Federation, ensuring delivery of general, bulk and project cargo to the most remote regions of the country and beyond.
Our own and partner fleets, including Volgodonmax class vessels with a carrying capacity of up to 5,000 tons, as well as established multimodal schemes, allow us to offer clients the most cost-effective and reliable turnkey logistics solutions.
Why choose river transportation?
River transport is not only historically significant, but also extremely economically advantageous type of logistics. Here are the key reasons to trust us with your cargo:
What cargo do we transport?
We have high expertise in working with all major cargo categories:
Bulk and loose cargo
Transportation of sand, crushed stone, coal, grain, ore and other bulk materials on specialized self-dumping vessels and barges.
General cargo
Delivery of packaged goods, equipment, metal products, lumber in containers and on universal dry cargo vessels.
Project and oversized cargo
Organization of transportation of large-sized equipment for energy, oil & gas and construction industries (transformers, turbines, structural elements).
Liquid cargo
Transportation of petroleum products and chemicals on tankers that meet all safety standards.
Container transportation (LCL/FCL)
Consolidation of LCL cargo from ports for further delivery along river arteries.
Geography of operations and our fleet
Main directions
We provide transportation along all key river basins of Russia: Volga-Baltic, North-Western, Volga, Kama, Don, Ob-Irtysh and Yenisei.
We also organize access to the Caspian, Azov, Black, Baltic and White Seas for export-import operations.
Our fleet
To ensure flexibility and efficiency, we use various types of vessels:
Barge-tug compositions (BTC): Ideal for transportation of bulk cargo.
Volgo-Balt type dry cargo vessels: Classic universal vessels for inland waterways.
Volgodonmax class vessels (RSD59 project): Modern "river-sea" class vessels with a carrying capacity of up to 5,000 tons. They allow work both on rivers and in sea areas, which eliminates the need for expensive transshipment in ports.
Tankers and specialized transport: For transportation of dangerous and liquid cargo.
Stages of transportation organization
Application and consultation
You submit an application with cargo parameters. Our logistician conducts a free consultation and selects the optimal transportation scheme.
Calculation and contract
Within 3 hours we calculate the cost and conclude a contract, fixing all conditions.
Cargo pickup and preparation
We organize loading, packaging, securing and processing of necessary permits.
Customs clearance
We provide full customs support for export-import cargo.
Transportation and monitoring
Cargo follows the route. You receive 24/7 monitoring of its location and condition.
Unloading and reporting
We organize unloading at the destination and provide a complete package of closing documents.
Comprehensive logistics support
We understand that transportation is only part of the process. Therefore, we offer a full range of services for your peace of mind:
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Frequently Asked Questions
Navigation on most rivers in Russia lasts from April-May to October-November. Exact dates depend on the region and weather conditions. For northern regions (Okhotsk, Chumikan), navigation is shorter and lasts from June to September.
The cost is formed from the tariff per ton or per 1 ton-km, cost of port services, fuel costs and additional services (insurance, forwarding). We provide a detailed calculation.
River-sea class vessels (like RSD59) can enter sea areas, which allows delivery of cargo from a river port to a sea port without transshipment. This speeds up delivery and reduces risks of cargo damage.