Sending a parcel to Turkey from Russia and from Turkey to Russia: methods, timing, cost

The Russia-Turkey postal route is not particularly popular, but sometimes it may still be necessary to send a parcel along this route. Russian Post is working in this direction, but all options should be considered. Indeed, in most cases, the goal is to send the required parcel to Turkey as cheaply and reliably as possible, so it is worth considering this issue in more detail.

Sending a parcel to Turkey by Russian Post: step-by-step steps

There are two options for how you can send cargo to Turkey using Russian Post - a personal visit to the branch or ordering a courier. In the first case, you need to come to the nearest branch with an already packed parcel or purchase a box and filler from Russian Post. Next, the client contacts the branch employee and requests an international departure form.

In it you need to indicate the delivery address, the parameters of the cargo, they will be measured by the operator, after which a declaration is filled out, which states what exactly is in the parcel and at what value. It is extremely important to fill out the declaration correctly and in detail, since the correct document will not entail inspection of the parcel, and it will arrive intact. It is also necessary to remember that when sending a specific cargo with a value above a certain threshold, customs duties will be charged. Therefore, you need to understand in advance what restrictions apply in Turkey.

After the documents are completed, you need to pay for the service, and only then it will be sent to the recipient. The second method involves calling a courier to a specific address who will pick up the required cargo, and it qualifies as an EMS shipment. The parcel will be delivered in the same way in Turkey, the recipient will not have to pay anything extra for this. It is imperative to keep the shipping receipt, as well as the track number, which can be passed on to the recipient so that he can track the movement of the cargo in real time.

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Multimodal delivery method

A feature of multimodal transportation from Turkey is the use of two or more types of vehicles to deliver goods to the final recipient. Multimodal delivery opens up certain prospects for those customers to whom it is impossible to deliver goods using only one type of vehicle. In some situations, for a transport company this method becomes optimal in terms of minimizing costs and time spent on transit. Here it is important to contact a cargo carrier that has a professional staff of logisticians. They are responsible for choosing the most profitable routes. Do not assume that the need to use multiple vehicles increases delivery costs. Rather, on the contrary, it allows you to save money and wisely use the cargo carrier’s resources.

Delivery terms

The time it takes the postal service for delivery depends on which method was chosen and from which city in Russia the shipment will be made. For example, a parcel will travel from Moscow to Istanbul in 9-15 days at an accelerated rate, and from Novosibirsk to the capital of Turkey it will be delivered in 12-18 days. For those who want to save time, courier delivery is offered, which will allow you to receive the parcel in Turkey in 5-15 days if you send it from Moscow.

Basic services, transport

Transportation of groupage cargo from Turkey is carried out using road, air or railway transport. Our logisticians will calculate the optimal routes and select the type of cargo transportation depending on the type of product, volume and other factors. Moreover, each of the modes of transport used has its own advantages:

1. Air transportation takes a minimum of time, but its cost is higher than others. Such services are used by legal entities and entrepreneurs who need to organize the rapid movement of cargo, including high-value products. The advantages of this method are efficiency and movement between large cargo hubs.
2. Road transportation is carried out using specialized cargo vehicles, including our own fleet of vehicles. The type and load capacity are selected depending on volumes and delivery requirements. The cost is calculated individually, the route is selected in such a way as to optimize travel time and overall financial costs.
3. Rail transportation is characterized by a low price; this method is most often chosen for regular cargo movements from Turkish suppliers. The duration is the longest, but this method allows for constant, inexpensive delivery of textiles and other goods in large volumes. Such services are in demand by legal entities for regular cargo transportation.

We provide our customers with a turnkey package:

• search, purchase of goods, packaging and preparation for transportation;
• organizing delivery using the selected type of transport;
• crossing customs, filling out declarations and other documents;
• cargo consolidation;
• delivery to client warehouses.

How much will delivery cost?

If you need to send a parcel weighing one kilogram to Istanbul from Moscow, it will cost 1,121 rubles, while courier delivery will require payment of 1,785 rubles. But in the second case, the cargo is collected by a courier from any convenient point, the client only has to prepare the contents and check it for the presence of prohibited items. If you need to save money and send a lot of things, then the regular tariff begins to apply for items weighing more than 2 kg.

Important! It will take about a month for a parcel to arrive at this price, and you will need to pay 1,400 rubles for a shipment weighing 2.1 kg via the above route. This is not much more profitable than faster options, for example, the expedited option will require only 1,520 rubles, but delivery will be carried out twice as fast. When assessing, that is, insuring the cargo, you will need to pay even more; this is a fee for the fact that the post office will compensate for damage in the event of loss or severe damage to sent items.

Stages of cargo transportation in the direction “Türkiye - Russia”

RTUCargo is a company whose employees take a comprehensive approach to the issues of transporting goods, accompanying products from the manufacturer’s warehouse to the final point - the customer’s door.

Cooperation with us occurs in several stages:

1. Preliminary consultation. To ensure that the company’s services fully meet customer expectations, we clarify the order details in advance, and then select the best way to move a specific cargo.
2. Product repurchase. RTUCargo employees carefully check the products from the supplier. If the supplier provides goods of inadequate quality and does not fulfill the agreement, we will not conclude a deal to the detriment of the client.
3. Delivery of cargo to the Russian Federation. We take care of all customs issues, and also independently prepare the necessary package of documents.

We calculate all possible risks and difficulties in advance and accurately determine delivery times.

Other ways to send parcels from Russia to Turkey

Naturally, it is possible to deliver parcels with drivers who go there, but this is not entirely reliable, since those responsible simply cannot be found. When trying to find a more profitable and convenient option, you can pay attention to private delivery services. But not all of them provide great deals in Turkey. For example, the company SDEK, which in most cases allows you to cheaply send a parcel from warehouse to warehouse, in Turkey works only through couriers.

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As a result, this increases the price, but it still remains competitive compared to Russian Post. Moreover, the waiting time also differs to a lesser extent, since the shipment will take up to five days. If reliability and speed are key requirements, you can choose DHL. If sent in the morning, delivery will be made the next day. But there is a problem, which is the price, because the cheapest option when sending from the company’s office will cost 9,821 rubles if a cargo weighing 2 kg goes from Moscow to Istanbul. Calling a courier online will cost 13,114 rubles, which is quite expensive compared to other options.

Business in Turkey: risks

Risk is the middle name of every entrepreneur, so it is important to think through possible problems and ways to solve them as accurately as possible in advance, or better yet, to prevent their occurrence.

One of the main problems when planning a business is the discrepancy between the planned and actual delivery times of goods.

Our company’s employees are customer-oriented as much as possible, so we check with them in advance about the required delivery times. If an unforeseen situation occurs and transportation of a batch of products is urgently needed, our specialists will select the best transportation option.

For example, one of the express options is transportation to Istanbul airport using vehicles with subsequent movement of goods to Moscow via air delivery. After the cargo arrives in the capital of the Russian Federation, the parcel travels to the customer’s region by road transport, accompanied by a courier. This option ensures minimal delivery times, maximum protection of cargo from damage during transportation, and also eliminates the possibility of errors during transportation.

Another important issue when organizing an enterprise whose operation depends on goods imported from Turkey is the condition of the products after transportation. Unfortunately, not all shipping companies take their tasks responsibly, which leads to irreparable damage: most products require careful handling, as well as compliance with special transportation conditions.

One of the company’s principles is strict compliance with all cargo transportation conditions. Our employees focus not only on generally accepted standards for transporting goods from Turkey of various categories, but also take into account the recommendations of the seller and the wishes of the customer. For example, if in order to preserve their organoleptic properties, products need to constantly maintain certain temperature conditions, humidity levels or pressure indicators, RTUCargo employees will definitely provide these parameters using tented trucks or refrigerators.

A problem when organizing business with Turkey, especially at its initial stages, may be limits on the delivery of goods. The difficulty for new organizations most often becomes the lower limit of the weight of products: the initial sales volumes do not always correspond to such large figures, and not every entrepreneur wants to risk their funds. We offer our clients transportation of any consignments weighing from 1 kilogram. This is especially convenient if you need to purchase trial versions of product catalogs in order to assess demand in the Russian market.

Another issue that often arises in the process of trading activities between Turkey and Russia is payment for goods. Our company acts not only as a carrier, but also as an intermediary in financial transactions between partners. The assistance of our employees “works” in such a way that the supplier will receive funds only if the customer is confident that the product meets the declared characteristics.

How to profitably send a parcel from Turkey to Russia

In the opposite direction, the same conditions apply, and the most profitable way is to send the parcel by Turkish State Post. But this only works when there are no valuables inside, otherwise they could be stolen in Russia. Therefore, when planning to send a parcel from Turkey to Russia with valuable contents, it is better to contact private companies. For example, you can go to SDEK or DHL, because they will be responsible in case of loss or damage, but with Russian Post you cannot simply resolve this issue.

Types of cargo transportation

To deliver goods from Turkey to Russia, as well as in the opposite direction, several types of transport can be used. Before sending cargo to Turkey, or ordering goods from the territory of this state, consult with specialists. Depending on the situation, it will be most profitable to transport the goods:

• cars;
• by plane;
• by sea transport;
• in a multimodal way.

When carrying out international cargo transportation from Turkey to Russia and back, pay special attention to finding a reliable transport company. If there are no problems with this, then it is worth discussing with specialists the issue of selecting the optimal transport and route for implementing an order for freight transportation.

Motor transport

There are many Russian transport companies that carry out freight transportation on the Türkiye-Russia routes. But this does not mean that each of them is ready to deliver the goods for adequate money within the agreed time frame and without unnecessary problems. It is necessary to present certain requirements and agree on the most important points in order for car delivery to be truly profitable. Considering the fact that there is no land communication between the two states, cargo can be sent to Turkey by truck as part of multimodal transportation, or passing through the borders of intermediate states. These include Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. This is the most profitable land route for fast delivery of cargo without the use of sea vessels. As part of road transportation, groupage and general cargo are transported, depending on the volume of the client’s order from one side or another.

It is important to contact companies that have a variety of types of vehicles, since certain products may require special storage and transportation conditions. It is also worth paying attention to the technical equipment of trucks. The presence of tracking and positioning systems plays an important role. This is beneficial for the immediate management of the company, as well as for the clients themselves.

Based on data from tracking systems, the cargo carrier will always be able to promptly report at what stage of delivery the client’s cargo is at. The type of vehicle is selected based on what category of cargo is transported and what features it has. In some cases, you can get by with regular flatbed trucks or trucks with an awning. But certain products require an insulated van, road train, low-loader or body with refrigerated equipment. The range of services of professional companies engaged in freight transportation between Russia and Turkey should consist of:

• supplying vehicles to the loading site;
• control of loading procedures;
• survey work;
• export customs clearance;
• terminal forwarding;
• loading, unloading and handling of goods;
• preparation of accompanying documents;
• import clearances;
• delivery to the warehouse, office or recipient's door.

If the company is ready to perform all these functions for adequate money and provide documented guarantees of the safety of the goods, you can sign a contract with such cargo carriers for international cargo transportation to Turkey or from Turkey to the Russian Federation. Although road transport may not be the best solution geographically, sometimes truck transport is truly the best delivery method. To transport goods, you will need to go through several customs posts. This is not a problem for those transport companies that regularly send their trucks along the Turkey-Russia route.

Air delivery

If cargo transported on the Turkey-Russia route requires the fastest possible delivery, it is logical to turn to the services of airlines. Transportation by plane is objectively the fastest; it requires a minimum of time for the flight itself, as well as for transit procedures. Air transportation has a number of objective advantages. But do not forget that this is also the most expensive method of delivering goods. Air delivery is relevant for:

• perishable;
• oversized;
• dangerous;
• general;
• prefabricated;
• fragile goods.

If we talk about the strengths of this method of delivering goods from Turkey to Russia, or in the opposite direction, then the following advantages are highlighted:

1. Minimum transit times. In certain situations, delivery from door to door takes no more than a day.
2. Safety. Airplanes, despite the apparent danger, are statistically considered the safest mode of transport. Special equipment and reliable cargo securing ensure its complete safety until it arrives at its destination.
3. Clear planning. Planes depart according to the schedule, which will allow you to plan the arrival of the flight in detail with a minimum error. Yes, sometimes weather conditions make their own adjustments. But this is the exception rather than the rule.
4. Multimodality. This allows you to deliver cargo door-to-door, which is extremely beneficial for many customers.

Airplanes are indeed primarily involved in multimodal cargo transportation. For transportation by air, passenger and cargo models are used. It all depends on the characteristics and dimensions of the cargo being transported.

Be sure to agree on all the details of air travel. Taking into account the circumstances, client requirements, route and financial component, the following types of flights can be used when transporting goods by air:

• regular;
• charter;
• cargo;
• passenger;
• straight;
• with overload.

In some cases, air delivery really becomes the optimal solution in implementing trade relations between Russia and Turkey.

Cargo transportation by sea

The popularity of container shipping from Turkey continues to grow. This is almost the most profitable delivery method for groupage and general cargo. This state of affairs is due to the increased activity of trade relations between the two countries. Cargo ships regularly depart in both directions, making it possible to deliver goods of completely different dimensions, properties and characteristics. At the same time, there are strictly regulated deadlines.

Communication along the Black Sea between Russia and Turkey opens up enormous prospects for cargo carriers. Currently, this method of transportation is considered the most popular and popular. But in order to complete the delivery, the cargo carrier must have agreements with the shipowners. The most popular of them are:

• CMA;
• Evergreen;
• Fesco;
• Hapag LLoyd;
• Maersk;
• Cosco.

You can also contact the owners of different types of sea vessels that are designed to transport various cargoes. Regular sea flights between Turkey and Russia are carried out by:

• bulk carriers;
• container ships;
• bulk carrier;
• tankers;
• Ro-Ro;
• ferries;
• feeders.

It is this diversity that makes it possible to transport cargo of various characteristics and characteristics. This mainly applies to the following products:

• dangerous;
• fragile;
• oversized;
• temperature (requires special storage mode);
• bulk;
• liquid;
• general;
• perishable;
• prefabricated, etc.

All the nuances of sea cargo transportation should be previously discussed with representatives of the transport company in whose services the client is interested. This will make it possible to clarify the financial component of the transportation contract, as well as select the optimal type of vessel, depending on the goods being transported.

After the ship arrives at the port, all cargo undergoes mandatory customs control. A representative of the transport company can assist with this. Although some customers who have been cooperating with Turkish suppliers for a long time have learned to independently carry out all the necessary operations to quickly complete customs clearance. Here, each client himself chooses whether to order an additional customs broker service or not. If the customer is located near a seaport, he can pick up the cargo himself using his own transport. But often it is necessary to deliver goods to the recipient in other landlocked regions. To achieve this, carriers offer a multimodal delivery scheme. After the ship arrives at the port, the goods are unloaded onto a loading platform, or reloaded onto a railway wagon, and then proceed to their final destination.

Cost and delivery time

To send a parcel from Turkey to Russia as quickly as possible, it is better to use the same DHL, which promises to deliver the goods in one or two days. But these services will be quite expensive, at the same time, for those who want to save money, state mail is suitable, especially since in Turkey it works quite well, and the parcel will reach Russia quickly.

There are several ways to send a parcel to Turkey from the Russian Federation, and this can be done by both state and private mail. Prices are approximately the same, but private companies allow faster delivery, which means they are the best way to send any cargo to Turkey.

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Cost calculation

Estimated delivery cost

*The indicated transportation costs are approximate. An exact calculation can be obtained after completing the application and clarifying all the details.

*The rate does not include: fees for ports, railway stations, temporary storage warehouse services, customs clearance, customs payments, agent commission for organizing transportation.

*Please note that the calculated amount does not include customs clearance - customs payments are calculated after providing information about the goods. Check with managers for information.

Prerequisites

• Density 1 m3=297 kg
• Loading and unloading works 0.05 EUR/kg, min tariff 18 EUR
• Registration of export documents EX-1 – 100 EUR
• Customs clearance is calculated upon request
• Customs warehouse services in Moscow are paid separately

Additional terms

• Insurance 0.5% of the cost of goods
• Delivery to the consolidation warehouse is calculated upon request

Service request

Costs of the Customer upon import

Consolidation allows you to reduce overall costs and timeframes, making cargo transportation a profitable business. In this case, the client must take into account that the cost of moving takes into account the following expenses:

• product receipt, preparation, loading and unloading;
• preparation of documents;
• customs clearance;
• insurance, packaging and additional protection;
• accounting, legal support;
• certification and declaration.

Approximate prices and terms

The exact time and rates depend on the individual characteristics of the order. For air delivery, the average delivery time is 3-5 days; road and rail transportation takes longer and depends on the route, the number of borders crossed, and customs workload. Under normal conditions, it takes about 14-16 days to move to our warehouse in Russia, but in each individual case the time is determined individually.

Approximate tariffs:

• volume – from 90 USD per cubic meter (for small batches the cost increases);
• when calculating per kilogram, the minimum price is from 0.3 USD. (for large batches);
• loading and unloading – 0.06 USD per kilogram;
• registration of documents for export – 81.6 USD;
• clearance when crossing customs – calculation is made individually;
• insurance – 0.7% of the cost of cargo.

Additionally, the price is affected by warehouse storage, documentation for certain types of products, obtaining certificates, and microchipping.

About Us

offers comprehensive services for the delivery of groupage cargo from Turkey. Customers are provided with service, a number of additional works, search and legal verification of sellers and manufacturers, registration of certificates, permits, declarations, transportation to the client’s address. To order a service, calculation or consultation, leave a request at our offices in the following cities:

• Moscow;
• Istanbul: +90;
• Krasnoyarsk;
• Irkutsk;
• Yakutsk;
• Kazan.

An e-mail is available to submit a request: Our specialists will answer all questions, help you fill out an application and calculate the preliminary cost of cargo transportation.

Stages of work

We offer full cooperation and the following main stages:

• obtaining textiles, leather, clothing and other goods;
• documentary support for crossing the border;
• delivery of goods to the warehouse, door (at a pre-agreed address).

At the first stage, the following types of work are carried out:

• assistance in searching, purchasing and receiving products;
• delivery of goods from a factory or warehouse, packaging, labeling, protection from external damage;
• control of quantity, weight, characteristics;
• preparation for loading.

Second phase:

• preparing a package of documentation for crossing the border;
• registration of declarations, payment of duties, obtaining permission to release.

Third stage:

• moving to our own warehouses for consolidation;
• organizing storage, sending photo reports to the client;
• provision of an additional package of services, packaging, microchipping;
• shipment to the address specified by the customer, to any region at the address agreed upon in advance.