Logistics Coordination
We move your goods by sea, air, or rail — customs cleared — with green-channel routes into Eastern Europe and CIS.
Getting a good price in China means nothing if the goods arrive late, over budget, or stuck at customs. Logistics coordination is the part that turns a factory order into delivered stock — we book the freight, consolidate it, clear customs, and hand it over at your door, by whichever mode fits your cargo and deadline.
Because we're at the China end, the shipment is managed from the warehouse it leaves, not from an inbox a continent away. One team owns it from pickup to last-mile, with green-channel routes into Eastern Europe and the CIS.
Who this is for
This service is for:
- Importers shipping full or partial containers to Eastern Europe, CIS, Africa, or the Middle East.
- Buyers who need door-to-door delivery with customs handled, not just port-to-port.
- Companies moving anywhere from 1 CBM up to multiple containers per month.
What we do
- 1
Plan the route
We pick sea, rail, or air based on cost, speed, and destination.
- 2
Book & consolidate
We book space and consolidate cargo where it saves money.
- 3
Export clearance
We handle Chinese export documents and clearance.
- 4
Customs & corridors
We use established green-channel routes for Eastern Europe and CIS.
- 5
Last mile
We deliver door-to-door and share tracking throughout.
Sea, rail, or air — which fits your cargo
The right mode is a trade-off between cost, speed, and cargo type. Rough 2026 guide for China → Eastern Europe; we confirm live rates for your route.
- Transit time
- ~50–65 days
- Cost per kg (typical)
- Lowest, from ~$1
- Best for
- Large, heavy, non-urgent batches
- Typical use
- Full containers, bulk stock
- Transit time
- ~30–40 days
- Cost per kg (typical)
- Mid, from ~$2
- Best for
- The cost/speed middle ground
- Typical use
- Regular replenishment
- Transit time
- ~10–15 days
- Cost per kg (typical)
- Highest, from ~$9
- Best for
- Small, urgent, high-value goods
- Typical use
- Samples, launches, restocks
What logistics coordination includes
We don't just book a slot and email you a tracking number. We run the whole chain and stay accountable for it end to end.
If a route is congested or a rate spikes, we re-plan around it rather than passing you the problem.
- Pickup from the supplier and delivery to our warehouse
- Consolidation of multiple suppliers into one shipment
- Mode booking — sea, rail, air, or road
- Export paperwork and customs clearance in China
- Customs clearance on arrival, via green-channel routes
- Cargo insurance arranged on request
- Door-to-door last-mile delivery and tracking
How a shipment moves
Every order follows the same controlled path, so you always know where your goods are and what happens next.
You get one point of contact for the whole journey — not a handoff between a freight forwarder, a broker, and a courier.
Where we ship
Our core lanes run from China into Eastern Europe, the CIS, and onward to the Middle East and Africa — the markets our clients actually import to.
If your destination isn't listed, ask: we route to most countries through the same network.
Why it matters
The problem we solve — and how we solve it.
Port-to-port quotes hide customs, duties, and last-mile costs.
We quote door-to-door so you see the real landed cost.
Wrong documents cause customs delays and demurrage.
We prepare documents correctly for each corridor.
Generic freight forwarders don't know EE/CIS customs quirks.
We use proven green-channel routes built for these markets.
How we compare
| Silk Way Sourcing | Typical logistics company | Alibaba sourcing | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Door-to-door, cleared | Often port-to-port | Freight is your problem |
| EE/CIS corridors | Green-channel routes | Generic | Not handled |
| Documents | Prepared end-to-end | Partial | On you |
| Tracking | Throughout | Varies | None |
Frequently asked questions
Which shipping method should I choose?
Sea is the cheapest but slowest; air is the fastest but dearest; rail sits in between. The right choice depends on your cargo's weight, value, and urgency — we recommend a mode for each shipment.
How long does delivery from China take?
As a rough guide to Eastern Europe: sea ~50–65 days, rail ~30–40, air ~10–15. The exact time depends on the route and customs, so we confirm a live estimate for your order.
Do you handle customs clearance?
Yes — export clearance in China and import clearance on arrival via green-channel routes. We prepare the documentation so the goods don't sit at the border.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers?
Yes. We consolidate everything at our warehouse into one shipment, which cuts the freight cost per unit versus shipping separately.
What about dangerous goods like batteries?
We ship them as dangerous goods with the required paperwork (MSDS, UN packaging, declarations). Tell us up front so we book the right service.
Is my cargo insured?
Cargo insurance is arranged on request, covering the goods door to door. We'll quote it alongside the freight.
Can I track my shipment?
Yes. You get one point of contact and status updates through the journey, rather than chasing several companies for an answer.
How much does shipping cost?
Pricing isn't fixed — it depends on the complexity, scope, and resources the job needs. Tell us what you're planning and we'll give you a clear quote up front, with no hidden costs.
What importers say after working with us
Sourcing wins across steel, solar, energy storage, construction materials and supplier verification. Client names are withheld for confidentiality.
- Steel & metals
We needed 200 tonnes of hot-rolled coil and kept getting quotes from traders. Silk Way took us straight to the mill, verified it, and inspected the load before we paid the balance.
Importer, steel & metals · Egypt - Solar energy
They caught that our 'factory' was actually a trading company and found us the real manufacturer — it saved us from a costly mistake.
Importer, solar EPC · Poland - Fiber optics
Single-mode fiber for a regional network build, delivered on spec and on time. The pre-shipment inspection report gave our own client real confidence.
Telecom contractor · Kenya
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Our team brings hands-on experience in sourcing, quality control, and logistics, working closely with manufacturers to ensure reliable results at every stage.
Arkadii Vakhnovskyi
Founder & CEO
Dmitry Markov
Head of Operations & CTO
Andy Wang
Logistics & Compliance Manager
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