About Russian Post
Russian Post is the official postal service of Russia that offers parcel and delivery services to European countries that want to expand their operations in Russia. The company primarily manages international shipments from Europe and offers B2B and B2C solutions for retail and ecommerce businesses. The company has been authorized as one of the few carriers carrying out delivery and courier services in the country.
The Russian Post underwent several reforms according to the position and philosophies of the federal government. The current form of Russian Post was founded in 2002, but the postal service has a history dating back to 1714, serving the needs of the Russian people since the Russian empire. Currently, the company process 434.6 million shipments per year through its 120,000 couriers and 17,000 postal vehicles. The company has over 38,000 post office locations in Europe and Russia that manage the supply chain network for the carrier.
Russian Post offers complete geographical coverage in Russia, especially for International shipments. The rules for international imports in the country are stringent, and few carriers are allowed to operate within the region. To serve the Russian customers' needs, the carrier provides unique international shipping options for European businesses to enable them to reach their Russian customers. The carrier also offers PUDO delivery mode, which stands for ‘Pick up, drop off. This allows businesses to provide their customers with door-to-door or door-to-box delivery options.
Considering the growth of the ecommerce sector in Russia, the company now offers the option to collect Cash-on-delivery payments. This allows for a more flexible payment and delivery option for ecommerce businesses as Cash-on-delivery payments still dominate the Russian markets. Apart from these services, it also provides fulfillment solutions to European businesses to establish a more efficient supply chain that can cater to the needs of the Russian market.
Despite being one of the oldest postal services, the company does provide technologically advanced features like Shipment tracking that allow modern ecommerce businesses to enhance their customer experience. It also offers integrated ecommerce solutions that make it easier for ecommerce companies to ship within the region. ClickPost has shipping and tracking API integration with Russian Post that allows you to start shipping to your Russian customers within 24 hours.
