By choosing the optimal delivery methods from China, you can flexibly regulate the cost and timing of goods arrival in Russia. The difficulty is that there are no universal recipes — The best routes depend on the shipping location, the recipient's location, and the weight and dimensions of the cargo. Consumers in Russia are located at different distances from the Chinese border, so there are several main routes along which cargo is most often delivered to our country.
Main methods of delivery of goods from China
Maritime transport
This method is most convenient for delivering large consignments of goods, items of large dimensions and weight. Delivery by sea — the cheapest, but also the longest way. The goods will reach the European ports of Russia only after 40-50 days. China has more than 30 large and 100 small ports, the largest of which is in Shanghai. Cargo can be received in the ports of the Far East, the Baltic states and Finland, in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga, as well as in Crimea and Novorossiysk.
When moving away from the sea coast, further delivery is carried out by rail and road transport.
Air transportation
The most expensive, but also the fastest way to deliver goods from China to Russia. May take from 3 to 7 days. Suitable for light, expensive, perishable goods, new equipment and electronics. There are special restrictions on the delivery of goods by air, for example, it is prohibited to deliver toxic, explosive substances by air; devices containing mercury. Some cargo will require special packaging to ensure its safety and prevent damage to the aircraft. Delivery can be carried out both using cargo aircraft and in the cargo compartments of passenger airliners.
To reduce the cost of air transportation, a combined method is used, for example, sea transportation to Vladivostok and further delivery by plane to any city in Russia that has a suitable airfield.
Rail transportation
The method is suitable for any cargo, takes less time than sea transportation, and is somewhat more expensive. For regions of Siberia that are remote from seaports and do not have a developed road network, this method is optimal. It is convenient to deliver oversized, heavy cargo and large consignments of goods by rail. In addition, goods transported this way are less susceptible to unexpected delays in transit.
The disadvantage is that in China the railway network is not well developed, and on the border with Russia, containers are reloaded onto other trains, which increases the risk of damage to fragile items.
Road transportation
Optimal for regions of the Far East with a developed road network. However, this method of delivering cargo from China is often not economically viable, since the road network in the eastern part of Russia is not well developed. Therefore, it is often used only to the territory of the Russian Federation, and then goods are delivered by rail.
Whatever delivery method is chosen, it is most profitable to use the services of a transport company. At the same time, it is possible to save a lot by combining small cargo from different suppliers into one batch that is optimal in size and weight. Experienced logisticians will choose the best delivery methods from China to Russia, combining several modes of transport, achieving lower costs and shorter delivery times. Transport companies help to carry out competent customs clearance of goods and avoid associated losses.
By contacting the Kontship company, you can be sure that your cargo will be delivered via the optimal route in terms of cost and price, and there will be no problems with paperwork.
