Cargo from Greece to Russia
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End-to-End Cargo Shipping from Greece to Russia
Neva Logistics organises groupage cargo shipping, oversized freight transport, full truck loads, personal belongings removals, air freight and express delivery from Athens, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, Patras and Heraklion to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novorossiysk, Kazan and Yekaterinburg. Our door-to-door service on the Greece → Russia corridor covers professional packing, real-time tracking, cargo insurance and turnkey customs clearance with Greek Customs and the Federal Customs Service of Russia. Whether you need next-flight-out air cargo Athens to Moscow, cost-efficient pallet groupage via European hubs or reliable FTL road freight across the Balkans, we deliver safely, on schedule and within budget.
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What Cargo We Ship from Greece to Russia
From industrial machinery in Thessaloniki to fresh olives in Kalamata, we consolidate and transport all major cargo categories through Piraeus Port (olp.gr), Athens International Airport (aia.gr) and road corridors via Bulgaria.
Why Ship Greece → Russia with Us
A single point of contact coordinates multimodal solutions—air, road and sea—while keeping full landed costs transparent.
Pan-Eurasian network
Direct lanes linking Athens, Piraeus & Thessaloniki with Moscow & Saint Petersburg.
Customs expertise
E-TIR carnets, ENS filings & Eurasian Economic Union import declarations pre-lodged.
Express options
On-board courier & dedicated sprinter van delivery in 48 h door-to-door.
Secure handling
GDP pharma facilities, ISPM-15 crates & GPS locks for high-value freight.
Transit Time & Shipping Costs from Greece to Russia
- ✈️ Air freight: 3–7 business days to SVO, VKO & LED — average cost €6.5 – 10 per kg (shipments ≥ 50 kg)
- 🚚 Road freight: FTL 7–9 days / groupage 10–14 days door-to-door — from €1.4 per kg or €8 500 per full truck
- 🚢 Sea-road multimodal: 12–16 days via Piraeus → Novorossiysk — from €450 per pallet (groupage) or €6 800 per 40′ container
- 📄 Paperwork: EX-A export, CMR/TIR, phytosanitary/health certs, RU import declaration
| Service | Min. Weight/Volume | Transit Time | Max. Market Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air freight | ≥ 50 kg | 3–7 days | €10 / kg |
| Groupage pallet | 1 pallet (120×80×220 cm) | 10–14 days | €450 / pallet |
| Full truck load | 82 m³ / 22 t | 7–9 days | €8 500 / truck |
Import Duties & Taxes in Russia
📦 Personal belongings
Returning residents may import used household goods up to €5 000 duty-free once in 12 months.
- 🔹 Duty: 0 % within allowance
- 🔹 VAT: 0 % for used effects
- 🔹 Docs: passport, inventory, migration card
🏢 Commercial goods
Most items attract 0–15 % duty plus 20 % VAT, calculated on CIF value, unless a free-trade certificate of origin applies.
- 🔹 Duty: average 5–10 %
- 🔹 VAT: 20 % standard rate
- 🔹 Excise: alcohol, tobacco, fuel
Frequently Asked Questions: Greece → Russia Shipping
Which documents are required for Russian import?
Commercial invoice, packing list, CMR/TIR, bill of lading or AWB, import declaration and RU EORI (ИНН/КПП).
Can I ship temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals?
Yes, GDP-qualified reefers with real-time telemetry maintain +2 °C / +8 °C or +15 °C / +25 °C throughout transit.
What items are restricted?
Weapons, narcotics, sanctioned goods, endangered species, and drones lacking import licences.
Is cargo insurance mandatory?
While not mandatory, we recommend all-risk marine insurance for high-value shipments to mitigate loss or damage.
Do you provide tracking?
Every shipment receives a live tracking link with milestone alerts via email or API integration.
Client Reviews: Greece → Russia Shipments
“Our olives reached Moscow in perfect condition thanks to the refrigerated truck and smooth customs handling.”
🥗 Dimitris L., Kalamata → Moscow
“Express van delivered our spare parts to Saint Petersburg in 55 hours door-to-door.”
🚐 Alex S., Thessaloniki → St Petersburg
“Air freight from Athens to Kazan was effortless—paperwork, insurance and tracking all handled by one team.”
✈️ Maria K., Athens → Kazan
“Heavy transformers loaded in Patras arrived in Novorossiysk intact and on schedule.”
⚡ Ioannis P., Patras → Novorossiysk
