Sea shipping of goods from China
The most economical way to bring a large batch — from 45 to 60 days. A full container or consolidated cargo, 20- and 40-foot containers.
What this service is
Sea shipping is the cheapest transport method per unit of volume, but also the longest: 45 to 60 days. The choice for large batches and planned shipments where timelines aren't pressing and minimal freight cost matters.
We ship as a full container (FCL) and as consolidated cargo (LCL); both 20- and 40-foot containers are available — for different batch volumes.
FCL or LCL, 20 or 40 feet
- FCL — a full container. For a large batch: your cargo travels in a separate container. A 20-foot (for a smaller volume or heavy cargo) and a 40-foot (for bulky cargo) are available.
- LCL — consolidated cargo. For a batch that doesn't fill a container: it's consolidated with other shippers' cargo, and you pay for your volume.
We pick a 20- or 40-foot container based on the batch volume and weight: for heavy but compact cargo a 20-foot is often more cost-effective, for bulky cargo — a 40-foot.
A large batch — FCL (20 or 40 feet for weight and volume), a small one — LCL with no overpayment for empty space.
How sea shipping works
- We collect the cargo and consolidate. We receive the goods in China; for LCL we consolidate the batch at the warehouse.
- We prepare the cargo and documents. We check the packaging for sea transport (moisture, a long journey, transloading) and reconcile the documents.
- Loading and dispatch by sea. We load the container and dispatch it from a Chinese port.
- Customs clearance. We handle clearance as a separate service and dovetail it with delivery.
- Door-to-door delivery. After arrival at the port and release we deliver the cargo to your warehouse.
What you get
- The lowest shipping cost per unit of volume.
- FCL or LCL and a choice of tonnage — 20 or 40 feet for your batch.
- A solution for large and planned shipments.
- Customs clearance dovetailed with delivery and door-to-door delivery in Russia.
Frequently asked questions
From 45 to 60 days — the longest option, but also the cheapest per unit of volume. Suitable when timelines aren't pressing.
Sea — for large and planned batches where minimal price matters. Faster at an acceptable price — rail; urgent — road.
It depends on weight and volume: for heavy compact cargo a 20-foot is often more cost-effective, for bulky light cargo — a 40-foot. We pick for your batch.
Yes, in LCL format — as consolidated cargo. But for small volumes rail is often better on timelines: we'll compare for your task.
A large batch without a rush — we ship by sea
Tell us about the cargo and volume — we'll pick the container and format and deliver door-to-door in Russia at the best rate.