South Korea

South Korea remains one of the key suppliers of high-tech products for Russian businesses. Russian companies purchase original auto parts, industrial equipment, electronics, medical equipment, cosmetics, chemical raw materials, and components for their own production here.

After the departure of some European manufacturers, many enterprises redirected their purchases to Korean suppliers. Today, products from South Korea are often seen as an alternative to European brands due to their high quality, supply stability, and developed industrial infrastructure.

TransGID organizes the entire import cycle from South Korea. We pick up cargo from the manufacturer, consolidate goods in the warehouse, issue export documents, carry out customs clearance, and deliver the cargo to the recipient's warehouse in Russia. If necessary, we organize payment to suppliers and purchase goods under an agency scheme.

South Korea is one of the world leaders in the production of high-value-added products. Enterprises of Hyundai, Kia, Samsung, LG, Doosan, HD Hyundai, POSCO, and other international companies are located here.

The most popular categories of cargo:

• original auto parts and components for Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, and special equipment;
• industrial equipment and machines;
• medical equipment;
• electronics and electronic components;
• industrial chemistry;
• batteries and components for the energy sector;
• cosmetics and raw materials for the cosmetics industry;
• goods for marketplaces and retail trade.

For each category, TransGID specialists pre-check the requirements for transportation, customs clearance, and certification.

South Korea is one of the few Asian countries where expanded export control applies to certain categories of equipment, electronics, and industrial products.

Before organizing transportation, TransGID specialists check the goods against current restrictions, analyze the technical description of the products, and pre-assess the requirements for export оформления. This helps to avoid delays after placing an order and reduce risks when organizing the supply.

Most export cargo is shipped through Busan, Incheon, Ulsan and Pyeongtaek.

Busan is the largest container port in the country and the main logistics hub for supplies to Russia. Electronics, medical equipment and urgent commercial shipments are often sent through Incheon. Ulsan specializes in industrial products, automotive components and chemical cargo.

The choice of port directly affects the cost of domestic logistics in Korea and the timing of international transportation.

We select the route based on the urgency of delivery, type of cargo and region of delivery in Russia.

The main route for most import shipments.

Containers are sent from Busan to Vladivostok. The sea leg takes only 2–4 days. After arrival, the cargo is transshipped to rail transport and sent to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, Novosibirsk and other regions of Russia.

This route provides the optimal balance between cost and delivery time.

Suitable for recipients in the Southern Federal District and the Volga Region.

The container is delivered by sea to Novorossiysk, after which it is sent to the recipient's warehouse by road or rail. The average delivery time is 40–50 days.

For urgent deliveries, air transportation is used through Incheon International Airport.

The average delivery time is 1-3 days.

Airfreight is usually chosen for the delivery of electronic components, server equipment, medical equipment, product samples and urgent spare parts.

If the shipment occupies several pallets or boxes, ordering a separate container is not economically feasible.

We pick up the goods from the supplier, deliver it to the consolidation warehouse, check the packaging, perform additional crating if necessary, and send the cargo along with shipments from other clients.

This format is especially popular among marketplace sellers, online stores and companies testing new products.

Separate containers are used for large shipments.

20-foot containers are suitable for heavy cargo, metal, equipment and auto parts. For bulk shipments, 40-foot containers and High Cube containers are used. A dedicated container from Korea eliminates the need to reload the goods in transit.

Some cosmetic products, chemical raw materials, medical goods, and food products require temperature control during transportation.

For such cargo, refrigerated containers and specialized solutions for air transportation are used. This allows preserving the characteristics of the products along the entire route.

South Korea is one of the largest suppliers of chemical products and batteries.

We organize the transportation of chemicals, paints and varnishes, industrial reagents, batteries, and other categories of dangerous goods.

Before shipment, we check the MSDS safety data sheet, determine the hazard class, and select a route taking into account the requirements of sea lines and air carriers.

TransGID is a licensed customs representative and independently performs the entire range of customs procedures.

Our specialists:

• select FEA commodity codes;
• check the supplier's documents;
• calculate customs duties;
• assess the risks of customs value adjustment;
• check the need for certification;
• submit declarations to the Electronic Declaration Centers.

With correctly prepared documents, cargo release usually takes 1–2 working days.

International payments remain one of the main tasks when working with Korean suppliers.

TransGID helps to organize payment for goods, conduct international payments, and prepare documents for accounting and tax reporting.

If necessary, we can act as an agent for the purchase of goods, organize payment to the supplier, and fully accompany the foreign trade transaction.

Supply analysis: we check the goods, the supplier's documents, and export requirements.

Cargo pickup: we pick up the goods from the factory, warehouse, or terminal in South Korea.

International transportation: we organize sea, air, or multimodal delivery.

Customs clearance and delivery: we carry out customs clearance and deliver the cargo to the recipient's warehouse.