Road haulage of cargo from the port in Saint Petersburg

After arrival and terminal processing, cargo needs to be moved out of the port of Saint Petersburg as quickly as possible, because every day of storage costs foreign trade participants significant money. BSF organizes reliable road haulage of containers from the port terminals of Saint Petersburg and delivers the cargo to a temporary storage warehouse, to our client's own warehouse, or directly to the client's warehouse anywhere in Russia and the CIS. We take care of full port and customs clearance, helping you save time and money while avoiding storage fines.

This process requires a professional approach, as terminals are congested and ports enforce strict regulations. BSF handles the haulage of 20‑ and 40‑foot containers, oversized cargo, and Ro‑Ro equipment after customs release. We work with the Greater Port of Saint Petersburg, including terminals such as Baltiysky and Malaya Okhta, as well as Ust‑Luga and Bronka, ensuring cargo safety and adherence to deadlines.

What this service includes

The procedure covers the full cycle: from receiving the request and customs release to loading the container onto a flatbed trailer, chassis, or road train. The service includes:

• Selection of suitable transport
• Documentation expediting
• Real‑time GPS monitoring
• Insurance up to 5 million RUB

The cost of road container haulage is calculated individually based on distance, cargo type, and route. For Saint Petersburg, prices start from 25,000 RUB per trip.

Who needs this service

This service is essential for all importers whose cargo arrives in Russia through the ports of Saint Petersburg as part of their logistics chain. After unloading operations, customs clearance, and port agency services, the goods must be moved out of the port area.

Transportation options

We offer two options:

To a temporary storage warehouse (TSW)
After customs release, we arrange transportation to a temporary storage warehouse in Saint Petersburg or the Leningrad region. This is convenient if inspection, temporary storage, or cargo distribution is required. Vehicle arrival time is typically 2–4 hours from the terminal.

To the client's warehouse in Russia or the CIS
We perform direct delivery of cargo to your warehouse in Moscow, Kazan, Minsk, Almaty, and other cities. In a multimodal scheme, we combine road container haulage with a rail or sea leg.

This approach helps quickly free the container from the port, reduce storage costs, and choose the optimal route for your specific cargo.

How the road haulage procedure works

Road container haulage from the port of Saint Petersburg consists of the following stages:

• You send us a request, and we provide a cost calculation;
• Contract signing;
• Transport booking;
• Our driver proceeds to the terminal, where loading takes place under the supervision of our staff;
• Delivery to the consignee's warehouse;
• Signing of the acceptance certificate.

Specifics of transportation through Saint Petersburg

The port of Saint Petersburg operates under high load, and in such conditions, container and other cargo haulage must be integrated into the multimodal chain in advance.

The port can handle tens of millions of tons per year; some documents for the Greater Port indicate a rated capacity of up to 65.6 million tons.

It is important to account for seasonality, peak load periods, and reserving haulage windows to avoid downtime and excess storage charges.

Some cargo is distributed via the scheme "port of Saint Petersburg → rail to the Urals," others continue by sea to Kaliningrad, while still others are dispatched by road to warehouses in Central Russia.

Advantages of haulage with BSF

By choosing BSF, you receive:

Experience: 10 years of operations and over 10,000 containers handled from the ports of Saint Petersburg;

Comprehensive service: from customs clearance to turnkey cargo delivery;

Individual approach: consultations with our specialists and flexible rates;

Guarantees: cargo safety and accountability for missed deadlines.