Groupage cargo shipping to Europe is a way to quickly and safely deliver a small volume of cargo to Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and other European countries. In this case, you don't pay for the entire vehicle — you only pay for the space your goods occupy in the truck. Your cargo is transported together with shipments from other senders. Please note that we work only with legal entities. Groupage cargo shipping is a cost-effective solution for your business if:
- you regularly supply or plan to supply goods to the European market. With current government support programs, the share of finished-product exports is growing — this could be a growth opportunity for your business;
- you work with European suppliers and occasionally need to return a small portion of goods;
- you deliver goods to the European market in small quantities;
- you need to process cargo outside the customs territory — send it to the manufacturer for a set period with subsequent return.
TRASKO offers a full range of services specifically designed to solve these tasks.
Advantages of Groupage Cargo Shipping with TRASKO
- We transport everything with our own fleet.
Our fleet includes 400 Euro-5 emission standard road trains with cargo semi-trailers of 92 m³ and 108 m³. - We deliver cargo to Europe from any location in Russia and the Republic of Belarus.
We build routes of any complexity, including from remote regions.
- We work with businesses across all sectors of the economy.
Chemical and petrochemical industry, machine building, metallurgy, forestry, woodworking and pulp-and-paper industry, construction, and more. We transport all types of goods: product samples, spare parts, alloys, cast-iron sheets, paint, exercise equipment, sports complexes, footwear, books, toys, etc.
- Each exporter is assigned a personal manager.
The manager stays in contact with you and the driver at every stage of delivery. Thanks to constant monitoring, you can find out where your cargo is located at any time. - We handle the entire range of customs services.
TRASKO holds a customs representative license. - We provide additional services.
Weighing, labeling, additional packaging, photographing, insurance, and assistance with preparing shipping documents.
Cost of Export Groupage Shipments
The final cost is calculated individually for each case, as it depends on a number of factors:
- cargo parameters;
- route;
- type of packaging;
- additional services (for example, insurance).
Route
Thanks to our well-established groupage line, we ensure optimal delivery times and cost.
Delivery is carried out with transshipment. Subject to agreement, a Customs Declaration (CD) is required with "AUTO" indicated in field 21 of the CD. Export declaration services can be provided by TRASKO.
Other Directions
Delivery is possible from any city in the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus to any city in the European Union.
Moscow (Russia)
Vilnius (Lithuania)
EU Consignee 
Packaging
When exporting goods to Europe, the packaging must carry a fumigation stamp (in accordance with ISPM15 standard). Otherwise, customs authorities will turn the driver back at the EU border and will not allow the cargo to reach its destination.
We offer:
- packaging on Euro pallets with a fumigation stamp (in accordance with ISPM15 standard);
- crating and its subsequent treatment with a fumigation stamp (in accordance with ISPM15 standard);
- treatment of the customer's own wooden packaging with a fumigation stamp (in accordance with ISPM15 standard).
Additional Services
- Customs representation
- Insurance — 0.1% of the declared cargo value
How International Cargo Delivery from Russia to Europe Works
- The sender contacts TRASKO.
- The manager calculates the cost of the service.
- Signing a supply contract with the consignee (the sender enters into an agreement with the consignee).
- Preparing the cargo (packaging and labeling).
- Preparing the document package for customs clearance. Signing a freight forwarding (FFS) and customs clearance (CC) service agreement. Agreeing delivery terms with the transport company. Submitting a delivery request to the transport company.
- Submitting the customs declaration. Processing an incomplete customs declaration.
- Loading the vehicle in the sender's city in Russia/Belarus. Preparing transport documents. Issuing the export declaration.
- Transporting the cargo from the sender's city to the consolidation warehouse in Krasnogorsk.
- Transporting the cargo from the consolidation warehouse in Krasnogorsk to the consolidation warehouse in Vilnius (Lithuania).
- Transporting the cargo from the consolidation warehouse in Vilnius (Lithuania) to the consignee's customs office in Europe.
- Customs clearance. Delivery to the consignee.
- Providing closing documents.