The shortest way
Speed
Location next to Russia
Minimum time to ST. Petersburg is 6 hours
Minimum time to Moscow is 24 hours
From Fareast to Europe 25–30 days
Daily liner connections to/from European ports (min. 2,5 days)
Same rail gauge as in Russia – No re-loading
Services
Customs bonded warehouses, highest western standard (A1-)
Safe; cargo release check up
Real time stock control
Active reporting
Value-added services (re-packing, labeling, palletizing..)
Lower handling costs and warehousing costs than in Russia
Reliability
Over 30 years of knowledge and experience in logistics and Russian trade
Good relationship with russians
Costs and schedules can be estimated
Good infrastructure, well functioning society
Winter conditions no problem