Container transportation - multimodal logistics for large shipments

Sea + railway + road. Full support at ports. FCL and LCL. Standardized containers. Save up to 80% compared to air.

  • 100% legal
  • Predictable timing
  • No overload
  • One partner for the entire route

Container transportation

Multimodal logistics for large shipments

FCL/LCL

Container Types

20ft Standard (33 m³)

40ft Standard (67 m³)

40ft High Cube (76 m³)

40ft Refrigerated (58 m³)

Multimodal route

Port of departure

3-7 days

Sea transportation

15-30 days

Railway transportation

5-15 days

Port of destination

3-7 days

Auto delivery

1-5 days

FCL vs LCL

FCL
FCL - full container
From 1 container, fixed cost
LCL
LCL - collection container
From 1 m³, per volume/weight

FCL or LCL? When is a full container more profitable?

Comparison of two types of container transportation to select the optimal solution

Minimum volume

FCL (Full Container)
From 1 container (20-67 m³)
LCL (Cluster Container)
From 1 m³

Price

FCL (Full Container)
Fixed per container
LCL (Cluster Container)
Per volume/weight

Delivery times

FCL (Full Container)
25-45 days (direct)
LCL (Cluster Container)
35-60 days (consolidation)

Overload

FCL (Full Container)
No
LCL (Cluster Container)
Yes (in warehouses)

Cargo control

FCL (Full Container)
Full
LCL (Cluster Container)
Limited

When is it profitable?

FCL (Full Container)
From 20 m³ / 15 tons
LCL (Cluster Container)
Up to 20 m³ / 15 tons

FCL is more profitable for batches of 20 m³ or 15 tons. Save up to 40% compared to LCL.

Advantages of container transportation

Why large importers choose multimodal logistics

Savings up to 80%

Sea/railway transport is 70-80% cheaper than air transport

With large volumes, savings can reach hundreds of thousands of rubles

Multimodal logistics

Sea + railway + road - the optimal route for each cargo

Automatically select the fastest and cheapest route

Cargo protection

The container protects against damage, theft, and weather conditions

The cargo is not touched to its destination, complete safety

Full support

We work with ports, terminals, customs, documents

You receive the cargo already cleared through customs

Standardization

ISO containers, predictable terms and costs

There are no surprises, everything is according to international logistics standards

Flexibility (FCL and LCL)

Full container for large quantities, group for small ones

We select the best option for your volume

Types of Shipping Containers

We select the optimal container for your cargo

20ft Standard (20' DC)

Load capacityup to 28 tons
Dimensions5.9 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
Volume33 m³

Application

Small batches, up to 20 m³ of cargo

40ft Standard (40' DC)

Load capacityup to 28 tons
Dimensions12.0 x 2.35 x 2.39 m
Volume67 m³

Application

Standard lots, 20-67 m³ of cargo

40ft High Cube (40' HC)

Load capacityup to 28 tons
Dimensions12.0 x 2.35 x 2.70 m
Volume76 m³

Application

Light bulky cargo (clothing, furniture)

40ft Refrigerated (40' RF)

Load capacityup to 27 tons
Dimensions11.6 x 2.29 x 2.50 m
Volume58 m³

Application

Products, pharmaceuticals, chemistry

Multimodal logistics - how it works

The container goes through several stages: port → railway → port → road → warehouse

Port of departure

We accept the container at the port of departure (China, Vietnam, India)

3-7 days

Sea transportation

The container travels by sea to the port of destination (Russia, CIS)

15-30 days (depending on the route)

Rail transportation (optional)

The container is reloaded onto the railway for delivery inland

5-15 days (if you need a railway)

Port of destination + customs

The container arrives at the port of destination, we clear customs

3-7 days

Automobile delivery

We deliver the container by road to your warehouse

1-5 days

How does this work

Simple process from application to receipt of container

1

Bid

Send cargo parameters (volume, weight, type), route and desired timing

2

Container selection

We select the optimal container (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC, refrigerator) and type (FCL/LCL)

3

Agreement and loading

We conclude an agreement, agree on the loading date, and accept the cargo at the port of departure

4

Multimodal transportation

We transport the container by sea + railway + road, with tracking at each stage

5

Customs and unloading

We clear customs at the port of destination, deliver to your warehouse, transfer the cargo according to the act

We work under a transport expedition agreement with full responsibility for the cargo

Popular container shipping routes

We deliver containers all over the world with multimodal logistics

China → Russia

Mode:Sea + railway + auto
Term:30-45 days

The main route for imports from China. Ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen → St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Vladivostok

Vietnam → Russia

Mode:Sea + railway + auto
Term:35-50 days

Delivery from Vietnam. Ports: Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong → St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk

India → Russia

Mode:Sea + railway + auto
Term:40-55 days

Delivery from India. Ports: Mumbai, Chennai → St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk

Türkiye → Russia

Mode:Sea + car
Term:15-25 days

Fast delivery from Turkey. Ports: Istanbul, Mersin → Novorossiysk, Tuapse

Europe → Russia

Mode:Sea + railway + auto
Term:20-35 days

Delivery from Europe. Ports: Hamburg, Rotterdam, Antwerp → St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad

Problems of importers and our solutions

We understand the complexities of container transportation and solve them

Typical problems

  • High cost of air transportation - unprofitable for large shipments
  • The complexity of multimodal logistics - you need to work with ports, railways, customs
  • Long lead times due to non-optimal routes - time is lost at each stage
  • The complexity of working with ports - you don’t know how to prepare documents, customs
  • Risks of damage due to overloading - cargo can be damaged in warehouses

OZTA Solutions

  • Sea/railway transport is 70-80% cheaper than air transport - saving hundreds of thousands of rubles
  • We take care of all stages - ports, railways, customs, documents, you make one application
  • We optimize routes - choose the fastest and cheapest route, reduce time
  • Full support at the ports - our specialists work with ports, customs, documents
  • The container protects the cargo - there are no overloads, the cargo is not touched to its destination

Cost of container transportation

The cost depends on the type of container, route, type of cargo and additional services

Container type

20ft Standard (standard), 40ft Standard (+30-40%), 40ft High Cube (+40-50%), 40ft Refrigerated (+50-70%)

Route

Distance and complexity of logistics, vessel availability, customs procedures, ports of departure and destination

Type of transportation (FCL vs LCL)

FCL (full container) - fixed cost, LCL (clustered) - per volume/weight

Multimodality

Sea only (standard), sea + railway (+20-30%), sea + railway + road (+30-40%)

Additional services

Cargo pickup, door-to-door, loading/unloading, packaging, storage at the port

Customs

Customs clearance, duties and VAT, brokerage services, temporary storage warehouse

Why do they trust us?

Reliability and transparency at every stage of container transportation

Licenses

Transport license, customs broker status, international transport permits, work with ports and terminals

Insurance

Full cargo insurance at all stages (sea, railway, road), compensation for damage, container insurance

Tracking

Online tracking 24/7, status notifications at every stage, GPS monitoring of vessels and vehicles, container tracking in ports

Documents

Full package of documents, closing documents for accounting, customs declarations, bills of lading, CMR, invoices

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Frequently Asked Questions

Detailed answers to all questions about container transportation

Container transportation is the transportation of goods in standardized ISO containers (20ft, 40ft, 40ft HC) using multimodal logistics (sea + railway + road). Ideal for large shipments from Asia.
FCL (Full Container Load) - a full container just for your cargo. LCL (Less than Container Load) is a groupage container, your cargo is consolidated with others. FCL is more profitable for batches of 20 m³ or 15 tons.
20ft Standard (33 m³), ​​40ft Standard (67 m³), ​​40ft High Cube (76 m³), ​​40ft Refrigerated (58 m³, -25°C to +25°C). We select the best one for your load.
The cost depends on the type of container, route, type of transportation (FCL/LCL), multimodality (sea + railway + road), additional services, customs.
Standard terms: China → Russia 30-45 days (sea + railway + road), Vietnam → Russia 35-50 days, Türkiye → Russia 15-25 days. Depends on the route and multimodality.
Yes, full online tracking 24/7. You see the location of the container at each stage: port of departure → sea → railway → port of destination → road. Notifications about status changes.
No, we take care of customs clearance. Our customs brokers will prepare all documents, calculate payments, and arrange the release of goods at the port of destination.
All cargo is insured. In case of damage: inform us, draw up a report with a photo, submit to the insurance company, compensation within 30 days.
Yes, for oversized items we use open containers (flat rack) or special containers. We obtain permits, coordinate the route, and organize loading.
Yes, 40ft refrigerated containers with a temperature range from -25°C to +25°C. Temperature monitoring 24/7, notifications in case of deviation.
We can organize collection of cargo from the supplier and delivery to the port of departure, or you can bring it to our warehouse at the port. We check the cargo, packaging, documents, and load it into the container.
Standard scheme: 50% prepayment after agreeing on conditions, 50% before shipment or upon arrival. For regular customers - a deferment of up to 30 days.
Sea/railway transportation, container loading/unloading (standard), basic insurance (up to $1000), tracking 24/7. Additionally: customs, extended insurance, special packaging, storage at the port.
Yes, we can change the route at your request (delivery to another port or warehouse). The cost is recalculated depending on the new route.
Yes, we transport dangerous goods according to IMDG (sea transport) and ADR (road transport). We have licenses, use special containers, and prepare all the documents. The cost is 30-50% higher.
The container goes through several stages: port of departure → sea → railway (optional) → port of destination → road → your warehouse. We coordinate all stages, you receive the cargo already cleared through customs.
Departure ports: Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen (China), Ho Chi Minh City, Haiphong (Vietnam), Mumbai, Chennai (India), Istanbul, Mersin (Turkey). Ports of destination: St. Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad (Russia).
Yes, we can organize storage of the container at the port or in a temporary storage warehouse (temporary storage warehouse) until customs clearance. Storage costs are calculated separately.

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