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International ocean
freight transportation

Convenient, cost-effective
and secure import and
export of your cargo
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Today more than 95% of freight is carried by sea. iCustoms makes international ocean freight transportation convenient and cost-effective for its clients. All of the company's staff receive advanced training from leading international transport companies covering every aspect of ocean freight, sea transportation, internal customs transit (ICT) and cargo forwarding in the port of St. Petersburg.





FAQ about sea freight

How long does sea freight from China take?
Sea freight takes longer than air and road but is cheaper for large consignments; transit time depends on the ports of departure and destination and the shipping line's schedule. Taking transshipment and customs clearance into account, we will quote a realistic timeline for your route.
What is the difference between FCL and LCL (full container versus groupage cargo)?
FCL is a full container load dedicated to your consignment; LCL is groupage cargo, where you pay for your own volume within a shared container. LCL is cost-effective for small consignments, while FCL suits volumes close to a full container. We will help you choose.
What are demurrage and detention, and how can they be avoided?
These are charges for keeping a container in the port beyond the free time (demurrage) and for holding it afterwards (detention). To avoid paying them, it is important to complete customs clearance quickly and return the container on time. We speed up release to minimise idle time.
Is customs clearance included in sea freight delivery?
Yes, we handle it on a turnkey basis: sea transport plus customs clearance (HS code, duties and taxes, permits and certificates). Everything is managed through a single point of contact, with no gaps between stages.
How is the cost of sea freight calculated?
For a full container (FCL) it is a per-container rate for the route; for groupage cargo (LCL) it is based on volume or weight. Port charges and transshipment are added on top. We will calculate the full cost for your consignment.

Our services

  1. Ocean shipping
    (import/export) across South-East Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe
  2. In-port
    forwarding
  3. Customs
    clearance
  4. Cargo delivery
    to the consignee's door road transportation throughout Russia, including Customs Transit
  5. Issuing certificates and permits
  6. Stevedoring services
  7. Surveying services
  8. Arranging transportation of non-hazardous liquid cargo in flexitanks
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China and other countries of South- East Asia
One of the company's core lines of business is the delivery of cargo from China and other countries of South-East Asia.
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Favourable terms of cooperation
We undertake to offer your company the most favourable terms as a basis for a long-term partnership.
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Fast and responsive service
We will promptly provide rates for the routes you are interested in.

Ocean freight transportation
from China and Asia

Below are import ocean freight rates on FILO terms for the main ports of the following countries:
China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore.

Port of arrival: St. Petersburg (PKT, PLP, Ust-Luga, Fishing Port). The rates are indicative and intended for planning the contract cost of ocean carriage; they are quoted in US dollars, all charges included, transit time 35 - 40 days. To obtain the exact cost of sea transportation, please call the company on the numbers listed.

Port 20DC 40DC 40HC
Yantian 2155 3180 3280
Hong Kong 2155 3180 3280
Shekou 2155 3180 3280
Shantou 2155 3180 3280
Huangpu 2155 3180 3280
Foshan 2155 3180 3280
Shanghai 2155 3180 3280
Ningbo 2155 3180 3280
Qingdao 2155 3180 3280
Lianyungang 2155 3180 3280
Xingang 2155 3180 3280
Dalian 2155 3180 3280
Jiangmen 2155 3180 3280

Sea freight
from Europe

Import ocean freight rates on LILO terms for the main European ports of the following countries:
Belgium, the United Kingdom (England), Germany, Denmark, Spain, Italy, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Finland, France.

Port of arrival: St. Petersburg. The rates are indicative and intended for planning the contract cost of carriage; they are quoted in euros, all charges included, transit time 3-10 days.

Port 20DC 40DC 40HC
Antwerp 2155 3180 3280
Zeebrugge 2155 3180 3280
Hull 2155 3180 3280
Tilbury 2155 3180 3280
Bremerhaven 2155 3180 3280
Hamburg 2155 3180 3280
Aarhus 2155 3180 3280
Barcelona 2155 3180 3280
Valencia 2155 3180 3280
Genoa 2155 3180 3280
Livorno 2155 3180 3280
Klaipeda 2155 3180 3280
Rotterdam 2155 3180 3280

Import ocean freight rates
St. Petersburg-South America

Import ocean freight rates on FILO terms for reefer containers from South America. Port of arrival: St. Petersburg. The rates are indicative and intended for planning the contract cost of carriage and are valid until 01 September 2017; they are quoted in USD, all charges included, transit time 20-30 days.

Port 20DC 40DC 40HC
Antwerp 2155 3180 3280
Zeebrugge 2155 3180 3280
Hull 2155 3180 3280
Tilbury 2155 3180 3280
Bremerhaven 2155 3180 3280
Hamburg 2155 3180 3280
Aarhus 2155 3180 3280
Barcelona 2155 3180 3280
Valencia 2155 3180 3280
Genoa 2155 3180 3280
Livorno 2155 3180 3280
Klaipeda 2155 3180 3280
Rotterdam 2155 3180 3280

Import ocean freight rates
St. Petersburg-USA and Canada

Import ocean freight rates on FCL terms from the USA and Canada. Port of arrival: St. Petersburg. The rates are indicative and intended for planning the contract cost of carriage and are valid until 01 September 2017; they are quoted in USD, all charges included, transit time 25-35 days.

Port 20DC 40DC 40HC
Tacoma – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Norfolk – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Charleston – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Jacksonville – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
New Orleans – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Houston – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Los Angeles – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Portland – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280
Montreal – St. Petersburg 2155 3180 3280


iCustoms by the numbers on the chart

  • 501061 Products customs cleared
  • 22702 Orders completed
  • 1460 Regular customers
  • 52 Employees
501061 Products customs cleared
22702 Orders completed
1460 Regular customers
52 Employees
* 2025 figures   +12% compared to 2024


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