Cargo transportation
Multimodal transportation from China
The Kardinal company offers its clients the most profitable and safe solutions for organizing maritime multimodal transportation.
- Wide selection of routes and types of transportation, full support at every stage
- Comprehensive solutions: cargo insurance, professional loading and unloading services
- In one place: from delivery of consolidated cargo to legal support of foreign trade activities
A reliable way to deliver international goods from China
Multimodal freight transportation from China is a complex delivery using several modes of transport, managed by one operator under a single contract.
Kardinal Group of Companies offers services for organizing multimodal transportation: development of the optimal route, organization of all stages of transportation and control at each section of the route.
Our proven logistics schemes:
- China → Vladivostok (sea) → regions of the Russian Federation (road/rail), transit time:
- China → Moscow (rail) → region (auto)
- Europe → St. Petersburg (sea) → region (road/railway)
- USA → Vladivostok (sea) → regions of the Russian Federation (road/railway)
- USA → Moscow (air) → regions of the Russian Federation (road/railway)
Average delivery times are:
- From China to Moscow: 18–21 days
- From China by sea via Vladivostok: 40–45 days
- From Europe to St. Petersburg and Moscow non-sanctioned cargo: 14 days
- From Europe to St. Petersburg and Moscow for sanctioned cargo: 30 days
- From Turkey by sea and land: 14 days
We will calculate the cost of international multimodal transportation for 1 day, taking into account:
- Optimal route
- Cargo characteristics
- Required deadlines
Kardinal Group: complex logistics - simple solutions
Multimodal delivery is a logistics scheme where cargo travels through several modes of transport (sea, railway, road, air), but is managed as a single process: one operator, one plan, one control on all sections of the route. This format is especially convenient when you need to combine speed and economy, bypass seasonal congestion at ports/terminals and understand the final budget in advance.
The Kardinal company organizes multimodal transport transportation for businesses that import goods from Asia and want to receive cargo in Russia without “gaps” between contractors. We build a route for your product and timing, take care of communication with the participants in the chain and support the delivery with documentation - from dispatch to delivery.
What is included in multimodal transportation: turnkey services
Our multimodal transportation includes a full cycle of work so that you do not waste time coordinating dozens of details:
- selection of the optimal delivery scheme (sea/rail/road/air) for the type of cargo and deadlines;
- organization of all stages of transportation and coordination of contractors;
- registration of transportation documents and support along the supply chain;
- loading/reloading control, cargo movement monitoring and status notifications;
- insurance, packaging and labeling recommendations;
- if necessary, solving problems related to foreign trade activities and customs clearance.
Typical routes and delivery logic
We use proven combinations that help maintain a balance between time and cost:
- sea + road/rail through Far Eastern ports with further delivery to regions of the Russian Federation;
- railway to central hubs with “last mile” road transport;
- accelerated solutions with the air section when it is needed “yesterday” or the cargo is time critical.
Why choose a multimodal scheme
Multimodal transportation from China is profitable when you need:
- reduce downtime and risks at carrier junctions;
- receive a clear delivery plan with control at each site;
- optimize costs through a competent combination of modes of transport;
- scale regular deliveries without losing control.
We will calculate the route and cost
Leave a request - we will quickly clarify the cargo parameters, terms and points of dispatch and delivery, after which we will offer 1-2 optimal schemes with a clear cost logic and control stages.
Key Benefits
- Guarantee - each cargo is insured, tracked by our logisticians, as well as support and preparation of documents at each stage of transportation
- A variety of routes and schemes, as well as low prices - due to direct contracts
- Possibility to reduce costs by shipping in your own collection container
Delivery rates
| Weight | Auto (25-30 days) | Auto (15-20 days) | Railway (25-30 days) | Air (7-12 days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50-80 kg | from $63 from 4,118 rub. | from $63 from 4,118 rub. | from $63 from 4,118 rub. | from $63 from 4,118 rub. |
| 80-200 kg | from $166.5 from 10,490 rub. | from $3.15 from 199 rub. | from $6.48 from 409 rub. | from $8.1 from 510 rub. |
| 200-500 kg | from $2.7 from 170 rub. | from $2.7 from 170 rub. | from $6.48 from 409 rub. | from $5.4 from 340 rub. |
| 500-2000 kg | from $2.25 from 142 rub. | from $2.25 from 142 rub. | from $6.48 from 409 rub. | from $5.4 from 340 rub. |
| more than 2000 kg | from $1.53 from 97 rub. | from $1.8 from 113 rub. | from $6.48 from 409 rub. | from $5.4 from 340 rub. |
Frequently asked questions and their answers
What is multimodal transport?
This is a delivery where the cargo travels by several modes of transport (sea/rail/road/air) within a single logistics scheme. The client receives one agreed route, unified control and a clear process at all stages.
How do multimodal transportation differ from regular delivery?
In the usual scheme, different sections are often carried out by different contractors, and the “junctions” become an area of risk: delays, inconsistency of documents, unforeseen expenses. In a multimodal model, all stages are managed as a single chain, which reduces risks and simplifies communication.
What multimodal transportation services do you provide?
We select a route, organize transportation across all sections, accompany documents, control overloads and deadlines, inform about statuses, connect insurance if necessary, and help with customs clearance and foreign trade support.
Do you do multimodal transport from China?
Yes. We organize multimodal transportation from China with the optimal combination of transport: sea + railway/road, railway + road, and if urgent, options with an air section.
What delivery times are possible?
The duration depends on the chosen scheme. As a rule, the sea is more economical, but longer; railway is often faster on long arms; the car is convenient for the “last mile”; air is the fastest solution for urgent cargo. We offer several options to suit your deadline and budget.
What kind of cargo do you transport?
General, prefabricated (LCL), commercial lots, goods in boxes/pallets, oversized items - as agreed. For certain categories (dangerous/temperature), we select special conditions, if possible along the route.
Who prepares the documents and is responsible for control along the way?
We take care of coordination and documentary support along the transportation chain so that you have one point of contact and clear responsibility within the agreed service.
What determines the cost of multimodal transportation?
The price is influenced by: route and type of transport, weight/volume, type of cargo and packaging, delivery terms (Incoterms), seasonality, port/terminal, need for storage, insurance and additional services (door-to-door delivery, customs, etc.).
What data is needed for the calculation?
Point of dispatch and delivery, description of the goods, weight/volume, number of pieces, dimensions, packaging (box/pallet), desired timing, delivery conditions (Incoterms), need for customs/insurance/delivery to the door.
Is it possible to track the cargo?
Yes, we provide status updates for key stages (dispatch, arrival at port/terminal, transhipment, exit to next section, arrival and pick-up/delivery).
Company reviews
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Company advantages
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Experts in the field of foreign trade
Many years of experience, high qualifications and professionalism of the Kardinal Group of Companies employees will allow you to find the right product in China from a reliable manufacturer.
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Cost optimization
When ordering a comprehensive customs clearance and logistics service, as well as “turnkey foreign economic activity”
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Sanctioned cargo from the EU
We will transfer money for the goods and deliver them through third countries to the Russian Federation
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We will find a solution for the delivery of any cargo
Sea, rail, road and air transport. We deliver groupage, container and oversized cargo.
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Customs clearance without delays or consequences
Customs representative, strong analytical department and legal support
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Best prices for transport services
Daily comprehensive monitoring of the transport services market allows us to find the most effective transport solutions. We offer better prices due to larger volumes.
Tell us what you need to bring - we will offer a solution
You can send a minimum of data. If something is missing, the manager will tell you what to request from the supplier and prepare delivery options.
- We check the inputWhat the goods are, from where to where, which documents you already have.
- Documents and customsHS code, duties, permits and risks.
- Route and cost2–3 options: faster, cheaper, optimal.
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