Shipping cost from China to Russia depends mainly on the destination port and the vehicle size.
Shipping cost from China to Russia depends mainly on the destination port and the vehicle size. The two main routes are Vladivostok in the Far East (RoRo or container) and St. Petersburg in the west, with the Far East route being the shorter and cheaper option.
As a rule of thumb, expect the Far East route to be the economical choice for buyers in the eastern half of Russia, while western buyers should compare against the cost of moving the car onward by rail from Vladivostok. A recycling fee also applies on import in Russia.
We quote freight by route and vehicle, and can give a CIF total including the estimated recycling fee. See our Russia import guide or request a quote with your destination city for a concrete number.
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