Sea cargo arrives through our own terminal infrastructure in Novorossiysk. This allows us to control the handling of containers and minimize additional costs associated with equipment downtime.
Turkey
Turkey with TransGID
Turkey remains one of the key trading partners for Russian businesses. Equipment, machines, auto parts, textiles, clothing, shoes, furniture fittings, building materials, and chemical products are imported from here. In addition, Turkish infrastructure is often used to organize the supply of goods of European origin.
TransGID organizes imports from Turkey, transit shipments through Turkish companies, and export shipments from Russia. We select the route, organize transportation, carry out customs formalities, handle payments to suppliers, and deliver the cargo to the recipient's warehouse.
Options for working with Turkey
Direct import from Turkey
We collect goods from enterprises throughout the country. We regularly work with Istanbul, Izmir, Mersin, Bursa, and other industrial regions.
The most common goods imported from Turkey to Russia include:
- industrial equipment and machines;
- auto parts and components;
- textiles and fabrics;
- clothing and shoes;
- furniture and furniture fittings;
- building materials;
- household and industrial chemicals.
Transit of European goods through Turkey
Turkish companies are often used as an intermediate link in the supply of equipment and industrial products of European origin.
In such a scheme, the Turkish counterparty purchases the goods from the producer in Europe, takes them to a warehouse in Turkey, arranges export documents, and organizes further shipment to Russia.
This route is in demand for the supply of:
- industrial equipment;
- server equipment;
- electronics;
- production lines;
- components for production automation.
Export from Russia to Turkey
Turkey remains one of the largest markets for Russian manufacturers.
TransGID organizes the export of lumber, fertilizers, agricultural products, raw materials, and industrial goods. We bring containers to the sender's warehouse, arrange an export declaration, and organize delivery to the recipient in Turkey.
Why clients choose TransGID
TransGID has the license of a customs representative. Our specialists independently select HS FEA codes, prepare documents, and submit declarations under the company's stamp.
The average customs clearance period is 1–2 working days.
Partner warehouses in Turkey are used for the consolidation of batches, repackaging of fragile cargo, and preparation of goods for further shipment to Russia.
Thanks to IATA accreditation, we book cargo space directly with airlines without involving a chain of intermediaries.
Ways to deliver cargo from Turkey
Sea transportation
Sea transport remains the most cost-effective solution for heavy and bulky cargo.
Main ports of departure:
- Ambarli;
- Mersin;
- Izmir (Aliaga);
- Gemlik.
The main route goes through Novorossiysk with further delivery throughout Russia by road or rail.
The average delivery time is 10–20 days, depending on the port of departure and the recipient's region.
Road transportation
Road delivery is carried out through Georgia and the Upper Lars border crossing or using ferry lines.
The Istanbul — Moscow route takes an average of 7–10 days.
For transportation, the following are used:
- tented semi-trailers;
- refrigerated trucks;
- container platforms;
- specialized transport for oversized cargo.
Consolidated cargo from Turkey
For small shipments, a consolidation service is available.
Cargo arrives at the warehouse, is combined with other shipments, and is sent according to the schedule.
Advantages of consolidated delivery:
- no need to pay for a whole container or truck;
- regular shipments;
- official customs clearance;
- the possibility of shipping consignments from one pallet.
The average delivery time for consolidated cargo is 12–20 days.
Separately, delivery of goods for marketplaces with a full set of documents for further sale in Russia is available.
Air delivery
For urgent deliveries, air communication between Istanbul and the largest airports in Russia is used.
The average delivery time is 1–3 days.
Air cargo is usually chosen for:
- product samples;
- expensive equipment;
- electronic components;
- urgent spare parts;
- goods with a high cost per unit of weight.
Customs clearance of cargo from Turkey
Customs clearance begins even before the shipment of cargo.
Our specialists:
- check commercial documents;
- select commodity codes;
- calculate customs duties;
- analyze the risks of customs value adjustment;
- prepare permits;
- submit declarations to the Electronic Declaration Centers.
This approach reduces the number of requests from customs authorities and speeds up the release of goods.
Solving issues with suppliers' payments
Problem: the bank rejects the payment to the supplier
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Some manufacturers refuse direct deliveries to the RF.
In such cases, a Turkish company acts as an intermediate buyer, accepts goods on its side and organizes further delivery to Russia in accordance with current legislation.
Problem: delays in declaring equipment
When importing machines and industrial equipment, customs authorities often request additional technical documents.
Before shipping, TransGID specialists request technical descriptions, catalogs, and specifications from the manufacturer, which allows us to prepare a package of documents for the release of goods in advance.
How to organize the supply of European equipment through Turkey?
A European plant sells goods to our Turkish company. The cargo arrives at a customs warehouse in Istanbul. There we re-register export documents (close the EX-1 declaration) and send the equipment to Russia already on behalf of the Turkish counterparty.
What is cheaper - a truck or sea transportation to Novorossiysk?
If you are transporting a heavy machine or a container with ceramic tiles, delivery from Istanbul to Novorossiysk by sea will be much cheaper. If you have light but bulky cargo (clothing, insulation) and speed is important, it is more profitable to order a Euro truck to Moscow.
Can chemicals be sent as a group shipment from Istanbul?
Yes, but only if the hazard class of the substance allows for its carriage together with other goods. For an accurate answer, we will need a safety data sheet (MSDS) from the Turkish manufacturer. We will check the regulations and select a safe mode of transport.
What documents are required for customs clearance of cargo from Turkey?
- invoice;
- packing list;
- contract;
- transport documents;
- certificates if necessary.
How long does delivery of cargo from Turkey to Russia take?
- auto 7–10 days;
- sea 10–20 days;
- air 1–3 days.
Can we bring a small batch of goods from Turkey?
Yes, we accept any shipments for transportation, but we only work with legal entities.




















