We deliver cargo from China by sea in containers — typically the most cost-effective shipping method. Turnkey service: vessel booking, cargo pickup from the supplier, ocean freight, customs clearance and delivery to your warehouse. One contract, one person responsible for the entire process.
Free quote with cost breakdown — we will send the full price with no hidden charges. Sample calculation
No transshipment ports, predictable transit time.
Contracts with all container terminals and shipping lines.
Matched to your urgency and vessel departure date.
Unloading and port charges included, no hidden fees.
Clearance and legal protection — turnkey.
In the market since 2015, foreign trade experience since 2007.
Sea container shipping is the longest in transit time but the most cost-effective option. Estimated transit from Chinese ports to Saint Petersburg is approximately 45–55 days. With a fast direct vessel, cargo has arrived in as few as 42 days. The exact transit time depends on the shipping line, schedule and chosen route.
Sea container shipping is generally more cost-effective than rail and combined sea + rail routes. The rate is per container and depends on the shipping line, vessel departure date and route — rates change regularly. Market benchmark: 20-foot container — approximately from $2,300, 40-foot — approximately from $4,100. For the same route we typically offer 4–7 options by price and transit time. We will calculate the exact rate for your cargo upon request.
Under current conditions, it is important to choose direct vessels for sea container shipping — without calling at transshipment ports. When a container is transloaded at a transit port, the schedule becomes unstable: unpredictable delays of 2–3 weeks to a month or more are possible. That is why we place special emphasis on direct shipping lines — this makes the transit time more predictable.
The cost of sea freight consists of several components, and when comparing offers it is important to look at the full picture, not just the booking figure.
Standard for heavy and dense cargo.
For large-volume shipments.
Taller than standard, holds more by volume.
Open Top, Flat Rack and reefer containers for oversized, heavy and temperature-sensitive cargo.
Weight capacity — approximately up to 26 tonnes gross per container. More about container types →
Ocean freight takes a long time, so it is especially important not to waste time at the start. The key stage is booking space on a vessel. Ideally, you should book 10 days before the cargo is ready: when the supplier reports that the cargo will be ready in approximately 10 days, we introduce the shipper to the agent, and the shipper confirms the exact date the full container will be ready. Based on this date, the agent books the nearest vessel, orders an empty container for loading and arranges truck delivery to the port. The container is stuffed at the shipper's warehouse (palletized cargo is fast; specialized cargo requiring securing, such as heavy drill pipes or machinery on lashings, takes longer), then sealed and delivered to the port at least 3 days before the vessel departs. If there is a disruption at this stage, the container goes on the next vessel — shifting the schedule by 1–2 weeks.
Important note on prepayment and penalties: it is possible to book space without prior introduction of the agent and shipper — but then a prepayment to the shipping line or port is required. If the shipper fails to load the cargo on time, a penalty applies, payable by the client (approximately $1,000 to $3,000). If the shipper themselves confirmed an incorrect readiness date to the agent, the shipper bears the costs. Therefore, clear and prompt communication between the shipper and the agent during the loading stage is the most critical part of the entire shipment.
Approximately 45–55 days; with a fast direct vessel — from 42 days. The exact transit time depends on the shipping line, schedule and route.
Forwarding instructions and a freight forwarding agreement with us. The Bill of Lading is the main document confirming the right to the container during ocean transit; it specifies the shipper and consignee. Also required: commercial invoice, packing list and certificates/declarations of conformity for customs clearance in Russia. If needed — a certificate of origin to confirm the country of manufacture and apply preferential duty rates.
Yes, if the actual cargo parameters (weight, volume, number of packages) differ from what was declared or additional services are required. We prepare the quote based on data provided by the client or shipper.
A direct vessel travels without transshipment ports, making the transit time more predictable. With transshipment at a transit port, delays of 2–3 weeks to a month or more are possible.
These are charges for keeping a container beyond the free period: Demurrage applies at the port, Detention outside the port. Our rates typically include 10–14 free days; if you stay within them, there is no surcharge.
Ocean freight is the main component. Origin port charges are typically on the supplier's side (FOB). Destination charges — unloading, terminal handling, haulage — we include in the quote so there are no hidden fees.
20-foot and 40-foot (including 40-foot High Cube), loading approximately up to 26 tonnes gross. For oversized and temperature-sensitive cargo — specialized containers.
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