F.A.Q
| Mode of transportation* | Comparative Advantages | Comparative Disadvantages |
| Air | Short transit time | High costBacklogs at the airportsLimitations for dangerous cargoes transportation |
| Road | Normally average transit timeAverage cost | Frequent changes in formalities of the transit countries |
| Sea | Low cost | Long transit timeLimitations for dangerous cargoes transportation |
| * Rail transportation has limited opportunities in Armenia | ||
For customs clearance purposes a contract between the Shipper and the Consignee is usually required.
As shipping documentation normally 3 original copies of cargo invoice/s and necessary Certificates are required.
The Certificates may include Certificate of Origin, Certificate from National Institute of Standardization, Phyto-Sanitarian Certificate, Food Safety Certificate, Veterinarian Certificate, Certificate from National Institute of Metrology, etc. depending on the exported cargo.
Packing list is a preferable document.
Based on the above mentioned documents CMR and TIR Carnet (if applicable) are filled in, which accompany the cargo along with the invoice/s and the Certificates.
No legalization of documents is required.
For customs clearance purposes a contract between the Shipper and the Consignee is usually required.
As shipping documentation normally 3 original copies of cargo invoice/s and necessary original Certificates are required.
The Certificates may include Certificate of Origin, Certificate from National Institute of Standardization, Phyto-Sanitarian Certificate, Food Safety Certificate, Veterinarian Certificate, Certificate from National Institute of Metrology, etc. depending on the exported cargo. If the cargo is exported with wooden box or pallet, Fumigation may be required depending on the destination country.
Packing list is a preferable document.
Based on the above mentioned documents CMR and TIR Carnet (if applicable) are filled in, which accompany the cargo along with the invoice/s and the Certificates.
From the day of foundation, Unitrans creates its proved network of reliable partners. Due to this network Unitrans is able to perform transportation all over the world by any directions.
In addition to it, Unitrans has already worked out routes of transportation for its standard services:
| Consolidated cargoes transportation from Europe | Consolidation hubs: Germany, Czech Republic, BulgariaRoutes:
1. EU-Turkey-Georgia-Armenia (land transportation) 2. EU-Georgia-Armenia (Black Sea ferry) 3. EU-Ukraine-Russia-Georgia-Armenia (land transportation) 4. EU-Ukraine-Georgia-Armenia (Black Sea ferry) |
| Consolidated transportation from N. or S. America, Australia, Africa and Asia | Consolidation hubs: China, EU and neighboring countries sea- and air-portsRoutes:
1. N. or S. America/ Australia/ Africa/ Asia-EU seaport-EU-Turkey-Georgia-Armenia (combined) 2. N. or S. America/ Australia/ Africa/ Asia-neighboring countries seaports-Armenia (container) 3. N. or S. America/ Australia/ Africa/ Asia-neighboring countries seaports-Armenia (combined) 4. N. or S. America/ Australia/ Africa/ Asia-EU airports-EU-Turkey-Georgia-Armenia (combined) |
| Ocean full-container transportation | N. or S. America/ Australia/ Africa/ Asia-EU-neighboring countries seaports-Armenia (container) |
As soon as the cargo damage or shortage is found out, notes are made on transport bill together with Unitrans representative, and then a claim is presented to Unitrans with all the necessary documentation attached.
For more details please call us.
| Mode of transportation | Average transit time, non-winter season, days | Notes |
| Air | 1-13 | depending on direction |
| Road | 5-143-62-4 | FTL, i.e.EURussia, Moscow regionTurkey |
| 7-217-254-8 | LTL, i.e.EURussia, Moscow regionTurkey | |
| Sea | 25-65 | FCL: depending on direction |
| 35-60 | LCL: depending on direction | |
| Rail | 2-5 | Poti-Yerevan |
Cargo volumetric weight is being calculated (according to the below table) and is compared to the physical weight of the cargo. Then the bigger figure is multiplied by price coefficient, the result of which makes the net transportation value.
| Cargoes Volume-Weight Ratio | ||
| Mode of Transportation | Volume, cb.m. | Weight, kg |
| Ocean Freight | 1 = | 1000 |
| Airfreight | 1 = | 167 |
| Truck transportation | 1 = | 333 |
Different surcharges, applicable for the transportation type, are added to this value, which final amount makes the final transportation price. This price may be valid for period of a week to a year depending on the transportation type.
Already more than during 20 years Unitrans has been actively developing its services in cargoes transportation all over the world, offering full set of services for “door-to-door” transportation, including packing, insurance, local delivery, customs clearance, warehousing and loading/unloading. Unitrans is known for its weekly consolidations from Europe and Asia.
We offer our customers:
Professional Services:
- Truck transportation (FTL, LTL, Refrigerated Trucks)
- Air transportation
- Ocean transportation (FCL, LCL, Refrigerated container, Bulk, Ro-Ro)
- Railway transportation
- Heavy Lift and Oversized Cargoes Transportation
Complimentary Services:
- Packing
- Insurance
- Customs clearance
- Local delivery
- Loading/ unloading
- Warehouse handling
Other Services:
- Site management
- Negotiating with third parties on behalf of the client
- Consulting
- Technical/specific consulting
We would be glad to answer any of your questions and inquiries by the contact information provided in our site and looking forward to our cooperation.
Unitrans is one of the oldest and the most experienced transporting companies in Armenia. It started its operations nearly just after independence of the country.
The founding philosophy has been a commitment to providing customers with a superior level of service at highly competitive rates. This approach, combined with business ethics and integrity, has enabled consistent company expansion over the full spectrum of transport services and products.
In February, 2005, Unitrans – first in Armenian forwarding companies, was awarded ISO 9001:2000 SGS Certificate.
Unitrans performs transportation all over the world by all modes of transportation and is known for weekly consolidated transportation from Europe and Asia.
Company’s advantage is also in provision of full set of services for “door-to-door” transportation, including packing, insurance, local delivery, customs clearance, warehousing, loading/unloading.
