High-Value Exhibition Logistics for Precision Instruments to Russia

A Chinese manufacturer needed to transport 35 units of precision medical diagnostic equipment (total value: $1.2M USD) to an international medical exhibition in Moscow, with return shipment post-event. As first-time exporters, they lacked knowledge of:

• Temporary import/export procedures

• Russian customs clearance requirements

• ATA Carnet application process

Our Solution:

1. Customized Transport Plan

• Used air-ride suspension trucks with temperature control for vibration/safety

• Scheduled EXW-Shanghai to Moscow door-to-door service with real-time tracking

2. Regulatory Compliance

• Prepared all 35 equipment dossiers (technical specs, HS codes, purposes)

• Partnered with Moscow-based customs broker for pre-clearance

3. ATA Carnet & Approvals

• Secured Chinese export permits within 5 working days

• Processed ATA Carnet covering €800,000 guarantee

Result:

• All equipment cleared Russian customs in <2 hours

• Zero demurrage charges during 2-week exhibition

• Successful return shipment with 100% damage-free record