Cargo delivery from Bulgaria
Clothing, machinery, spare parts and food products from Bulgaria
Transit time
Cost
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Transit times and prices from Bulgaria
| Delivery format | Transit time, days (from) | Cost | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road freight (FTL) | route-dependent | on request | A dedicated truck for your cargo — priced for your route |
| Road freight (LTL) | 4–10 | from 300 € per pallet (Vilnius → Moscow) · from 850 € for 3 pallets (Warsaw → Moscow) | Groupage via consolidation warehouses in Vilnius and Warsaw; supplier pickup charged separately |
| Sea freight (40’ FCL) | 6–7 (sea leg) | from 5,900 € | Rotterdam → Saint Petersburg; pre-carriage to Rotterdam and on-carriage from St Petersburg charged separately |
| Sea freight (20’ FCL) | 6–7 (sea leg) | from 4,900 € | Rotterdam → Saint Petersburg; pre-carriage to Rotterdam and on-carriage from St Petersburg charged separately |
Shipment examples from Bulgaria to Russia
Ways to ship from Bulgaria
Cargo from Sofia, Plovdiv, Stara Zagora and other Bulgarian cities travels by road to the Turkish or Romanian border, most often via the Kapitan Andreevo – Kapıkule crossing. It then goes to a consolidation warehouse in Istanbul, where it is transshipped and sent on to Russia through border terminals. This route works well for groupage and full truckloads (FTL).
Rail shipments go via Svilengrad (Bulgaria) and Çerkezköy (Turkey) stations. The cargo then joins a sea leg through the Georgian ports of Poti and Batumi and continues to Russia. This option is ideal for medium and large consignments, especially as part of multimodal logistics chains.
Cargo can be shipped from Sofia, Varna and Burgas airports. After clearance in Bulgaria, it is sent to the cargo terminal at Istanbul Airport and flown direct to Moscow (Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo) or Saint Petersburg (Pulkovo). Air suits urgent and high-value shipments.
On the sea route, cargo first travels by road from Bulgaria to the port of Rotterdam (Netherlands). There the container is loaded onto a vessel bound for Russia — the port of Novorossiysk or Saint Petersburg. This route is ideal for containers and heavy consignments where a lower rate per tonne matters.
What we ship
What we ship from Bulgaria
Bulgaria is known for light industry, essential oils and textiles, as well as engineering and construction products. These goods are in demand in Russia and make up the main cargo flows. We most often ship:
Ask our managers for the full list of goods we can ship.
Which Bulgarian cities we collect from
We arrange collection anywhere in Bulgaria, whatever the region or consignment size.
Most shipments, however, leave from:
Groupage (LCL/LTL) shipping from Bulgaria
We consolidate consignments at European and Turkish warehouses, pick the best departures, and agree document cut-offs and warehouse receipt.
For LCL/LTL we charge by volume or weight, whichever is greater (volumetric weight). We recommend rigid packaging for fragile items, apply labelling and provide a photo report on request.
Shipping stages from Bulgaria
- We receive your request and specification.
- We check HS codes and restrictions, then agree the routing and rate.
- We collect the cargo and consolidate or cross-dock it.
- We prepare the shipping documents.
- We move the cargo along the route and keep you updated at each checkpoint.
- We clear customs and deliver to the warehouse or door-to-door.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Your dedicated manager keeps you informed of the cargo's location, providing shipment status and checkpoint updates on request.
Just contact us by phone, email or via the form on the website. Our manager will clarify the cargo details, suggest route options and estimate the transit time.
The price depends on the cargo's weight and volume, the chosen route, timing and any extra services — for example, insurance, certification or warehouse consolidation.
International shipping requires a basic set: an invoice, a packing list and a transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill, depending on the mode). In some cases you will also need an EX-1 export declaration, a T1 transit declaration and a certificate of origin. Our manager will tell you exactly what is required.
We do not handle perishables, dangerous goods or goods banned from import into Russia and the EAEU countries.