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Container transportation

Container from China - from 14 days, no delays at the border

FCL and LCL from Shanghai, Ningbo, Istanbul, Dubai. We pay the supplier from a local account, clear customs, insure the cargo and deliver it to the warehouse. All-in price from the first payment - no additional payments at the border.

from 14
days to warehouse
from $2,500
per 20ft container
all-in
price without extra charges
up to 80%
cheaper than air
Insights

How OZTA clients save on container transportation

FCL or LCL, route via Vladivostok, seasonal rates - four solutions that save money on containers.

  • Key number

    13 m³ - the border between LCL and FCL

    With a volume of 13 m³ or more, FCL is 30–40% cheaper than LCL. Below - pay only for your part in the collection container. Calculate the volume before choosing a scheme.

  • Seasonal savings

    In December, rates fall by 10–15%

    The end of the year is the low season for container shipping. Bookings in November-December lock rates 10-15% below the September peak.

  • Bypass delays

    Vladivostok: 16–20 days without Kazakh border

    Sea to Vladivostok (7–10 days) + railway to Bishkek (8–10 days). The route bypasses overloaded checkpoints in Kazakhstan - the timing is predictable.

  • Reducing the volume

    Packaging optimization saves 15–25% volume

    Professional repacking in the warehouse reduces the volume of cargo. Sometimes this transfers a shipment from FCL to the more profitable LCL - saving up to $500 per shipment.

Why choose OZTA

We solve the main difficulties of container transportation

Container logistics requires the coordination of dozens of participants: line, port, customs broker, carrier, bank. We manage each of them under a single agreement.

Typical problems
  • It’s not clear whether FCL or LCL is more profitable for a specific volume

  • Delays at Kazakh border disrupt agreed deadlines

  • The final cost increases due to hidden port fees

  • With LCL, cargo is mixed with someone else's - risk of damage

  • The bank does not process the payment to the supplier in China - the money is stuck or returned

Solutions OZTA
  • We compare both options and name the optimal one before agreeing

  • Alternative route through Vladivostok - no queues at the checkpoint

  • All-in quotation: freight + all fees + customs - no surprises

  • Proper packaging and insurance coverage for every LCL item

  • We pay from a local account in RMB within 1–2 business days. We draw up the contract ourselves

How does this work

From application to warehouse

  1. 01

    Application and calculation

    Send cargo parameters. Let's compare FCL and LCL, let's name the all-in price for 1 hour.

    up to 1 day
  2. 02

    Contract and payment to the supplier

    We sign the contract. We pay the supplier from a local account - without SWIFT and currency control.

    1–2 days
  3. 03

    Upload and upload

    We control the loading in the warehouse, reserve a slot on the line, and provide the tracking number.

    3–5 days
  4. 04

    Customs and delivery

    We handle customs clearance on a turnkey basis. Real time tracking. Delivery to your warehouse.

    14–30 days
What does the price consist of?

What is included in the cost of container transportation

We calculate each article in advance so that the final figure coincides with the agreed upon

Sea freight
The main cost of renting a container on the line. FCL is a fixed rate per container, LCL is per cubic meter.

20ft from Shanghai to Bishkek - from $2,500. 40ft - from $3,000. Exact price on request.

Port Dues (THC + D/O)
Port handling fees: THC, D/O, BAF. We fix the full list before the contract - no additional charges.

On average $150-350 per container per side. Depends on the port and line.

Customs clearance
Customs broker services: declaration, calculation and payment of duties, obtaining permits.

Included in the cost of services OZTA. Duration: 1–3 business days.

Customs duties and VAT
Accrued according to HS codes. We calculate in advance and warn about preferential rates in the EAEU.

When importing into Kyrgyzstan, a number of categories are exempt from duties under EAEU agreements.

optional
Cargo insurance
Basic coverage is included in the tariff. For prices over $20,000, we recommend extended insurance.

Extended insurance: 0.3–0.5% of the cargo value. We will submit it along with the application.

optional
Delivery to warehouse
The last mile from the terminal to your warehouse or address. Covers Bishkek and the regions of Kyrgyzstan, as well as KZ, the Russian Federation and other EAEU countries.

Cost depends on distance and weight. Calculated when submitting an application.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about container shipping

Which is more profitable: FCL or LCL?
When to choose 20ft and when to choose 40ft?
How long does it take for a container to travel from China to Kyrgyzstan?
How do you deal with delays at the Kazakh border?
Is there a minimum volume for LCL?
Why is the final cost often higher than the initial quotation?
How to pay a supplier in China if the bank blocks transfers?
How does a reefer container work?
What documents are needed for container transportation?
When is it more profitable to book a container?

Calculate container cost

Leave a request with the cargo parameters - we will send you a comparison of FCL and LCL within 1 hour.

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