Long-term contracts with forwarders and shipping lines You get good discounts for continuous and bulk cargo.
Multimodal transport For example, delivering the cargo to the port by ship and continuing the journey by train or truck – this is very economical, especially for Russia and the CIS countries.
Using cheaper land routes to Russia’s neighboring countries, such as shipping to Kazakhstan or Armenia and transiting from there to Russia.
Intermediate warehouse in a free zone or nearby countries like Dubai, Azerbaijan or Kazakhstan for cheaper consolidation and re-export.
Detailed analysis of customs costs, taxes and standards to avoid fines and delays at borders.
Using Backhaul Containers, which usually have lower rates because they return empty.
Load Optimization With proper layout, maximum capacity of container or truck is utilized.