What makes up the total cost of shipping freight from China to Russia?

The total landed cost of freight from China to Russia has multiple components beyond the ocean freight rate. Here is a complete breakdown: (1) Ocean Freight — the base rate charged by the shipping line per TEU or FEU. This is typically 40–60% of total logistics cost. (2) Origin Charges — export customs clearance in China, origin THC (Terminal Handling Charge at Chinese port), documentation fee (B/L issuance). (3) Freight Surcharges — BAF/EBS (fuel surcharge), CAF (currency adjustment), PSS (peak season surcharge). These can add 15–30% to the base rate. (4) Destination Charges — THC at Russian port, port handling, SWH (temporary storage at customs warehouse). (5) Inland Delivery — trucking from port to your warehouse (or rail for Vladivostok route). (6) Customs Clearance — broker fee, customs duty, import VAT (20%), customs clearance surtax. (7) Optional: Cargo Insurance (0.15–0.4% of goods value). A transparent forwarder provides an all-inclusive quote before shipment, listing each component. Hidden surcharges discovered only after cargo arrival are a common complaint about less transparent operators. Request an itemized quote that includes at minimum: freight, origin charges, destination THC, customs brokerage, and inland delivery.