Container Shipping from China
Cargo transportation from China to Russia is carried out using standardized modular containers. Multimodal transportation accounts for 90% of container cargo turnover. The structure and universal dimensions ensure a maximum automation of loading and unloading operations.
Shipping cargo in containers ensures its complete safety, as they are made of a solid metal and equipped with reliable fastening fittings. The cargo is sealed on shipping and, as such, arrives to the consignee without any risks of theft during transportation. Container shipping ensures a great potential for tracking cargoes at any given time.
Types of containers
- Universal 20- and 40-footers;
- reefer containers with microclimate control system for perishables transportation;
- tank containers for liquids transportation;
- extra length, width or height for large and oversized cargoes transportation.
| 20’ Dry Container
| Dimensions: 5.9х2.35х2.39 m Volume: 33.2 Cu.m Capacity: 21.7 Kgs |
| 40’ Dry Container
| Dimensions: 12.04х2.35х2.39 m Volume: 67.7 Cu.m Cpacity: 26.78 Kgs |
| 40’ High Cube Dry Container
| Dimensions: 12.04х2.35х2.7 m Volume: 76.3 Cu.m Capacity: 26.51 Kgs |
| 20’ Reefer Container
| Dimensions: 5.43х2.28х2.26 m Volume: 28.3 Cu.m Capacity: 20.8 Kgs |
| 40’ High Cube Reefer Container
| Dimensions: 11.58х2.3х2.5 m Volume: 66.6 Cu.m Capacity: 25.98 Kgs |
Types of container shipping from China
- Air shipping is used for perishable or valuable cargoes transportation. It is the fastest and the most expensive type of transport.
- Maritime plus land transport is a cost-effective, but time-consuming option.
- Motor transportation is an integral part of a multimodal fright that is occasionally used independently in transit carriage through Kazakhstan or cross-border trade.
- Railway container shipping from China is suitable for moving large batches of goods when there is plenty of time.
Time and prices for container shipping from China
| Shipping method | Route | Delivery time | Price |
| By sea | Chinese ports – Baltic ports, SPb | from 30 days | from 7,000 USD |
| Chinese ports – Novorossiysk, Rostov-on-Don ports | from 35 days | from 7,500 USD | |
| Any Chinese port – Nakhodka, Vladivostok ports | from 5 days | from 2,300 USD | |
| Railway transportation | China–Zabaikalsk–Eastern Siberia | from 10 days | from 4,000 USD |
| China–Zabaikalsk–Central, Western Siberia, Ural | from 14 days | from 4,000 USD | |
| China–Zabaikalsk–Povolzhye–Central Russia | from 17 days | from 5,500 USD | |
| Railway transportation to Russia through Kazakhstan | On request | On request | |
| Railway+maritime | China–Vladivostok–RF | from 14 days | from 6,000 USD |
| Consolidated cargoes by sea | China-RF | from 35 days | from 160 USD/CBM |
| Motor transportation | China-RF | from 20 days | On request |
Advantages of container shipping from China
Our company offers turnkey cargo transportation services from China to Russia. Transportation is performed by any means of transport mostly through a multimodal scheme saving delivery time and money. If you order container shipping from China in ATC Group, you will get the following services:
- A safe doo-to-door delivery;
- Cargo escorting along the whole route;
- Customs clearance;
- Authorization documents and certificates execution;
- Choosing an optimal route;
- A just-in-time delivery.
The cost of container shipping from China to Russia
Containerized freight transportation is much lower than other types of delivery. You can find out the exact price of the service using the online calculator on our website. Specify the weight and dimensions of the cargo, type of packaging, number of packages, city of departure and destination. Your request will be automatically processed in the system, and you will find out an approximate cost of delivery in matter of seconds.
In addition to these parameters, the price also depends on the means of transport, the route, the time of delivery and the number of borders crossed.
Related services
The ATC Group of companies assists small and medium-sized businesses. Our experts are ready to help you with searching for suppliers and necessary goods for sale within the Russian Federation. Container shipping from China includes making a sales contract, certificates execution, packaging, marking, handling, warehousing, border crossing, customs clearance and last-mile delivery to the final destination. For more information on collaboration, please, contact our manager by e-mail or use the feedback form.