Transport and forwarding
The corridor through Varna and Batumi to the Caspian Sea
The ferry line between Varna and Batumi links Europe with the Caucasus. From Batumi, cargo goes on overland to the Caspian Sea and Central Asia. We arrange the transport and the customs formalities along the route.
The corridor
Why through Varna
Varna has the port and the ferry complex from which the line to Batumi sails. From here, cargo leaves by sea, overland and on the ferry.
The ferry to Batumi
Trucks and wagons cross the Black Sea on board the ferry, with no transshipment of the goods.
Customs in Varna
As your direct representative, we clear the export, re-export or T1, T2 or TIR transit before the load goes on the ferry.
Beyond Batumi
From Batumi, cargo goes on overland or by sea. We arrange the transport and the transit documents.
Map
The routes along the corridor
Choose a route to see its stops and what we arrange at each of them.
- Ferry
- Rail or road
- Across the Caspian Sea
Varna ⇄ Batumi (ferry)
- Varna
We clear the export or the transit (T1 or TIR) and arrange carriage on the ferry to Batumi.
- Batumi
The port of Batumi, Georgia. Here cargo comes off the ferry and continues overland or by sea.
Batumi → Caucasus
- Batumi
From here, cargo continues overland.
- Caucasus
Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, by road and rail from Batumi. We arrange the transport and the transit documents.
Batumi → Caspian Sea → Central Asia
- Batumi
From here, cargo continues overland to the Caspian Sea.
- Caspian Sea
By ferry from Baku or Alat to Aktau, Kuryk or Turkmenbashi.
- Central Asia
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, by road or rail.
EU → Varna
- EU
Road transport to and from Europe: full loads and groupage.
- Varna
As your direct representative, we clear the export, re-export or transit (T1, T2 or TIR).
Documents
The documents along the way
The documents the cargo travels with from Europe to Batumi and beyond. We tell you exactly which ones your shipment needs once you send us an enquiry.
EU → Varna
To Varna
The cargo arrives with a CMR consignment note, a bill of lading or a rail consignment note, depending on how it travels. Goods not yet imported into the EU can come under transit, which we close in Varna.
Varna → Batumi
On the ferry
The cargo goes on board with an export declaration or under transit: trucks under T1 or a TIR carnet, wagons under T1. A truck travels with its CMR consignment note and registration documents, a wagon with a CIM or SMGS rail consignment note, depending on the route. For a container we need its number and the seal number.
Beyond Batumi
Outside the EU
We prepare and check the documents needed in Batumi while the cargo is still in Varna. Under a TIR carnet, a truck can go on under customs supervision through countries outside the EU as well.
What we take on
What we take on along the corridor
We agree with you which legs we take on. In Varna we handle customs clearance and the carriage on the ferry.
Transit and export
T1 or TIR transit to the ferry, or export in Varna, as your direct representative.
Carriage on the ferry
Trucks, wagons, and containers on a truck or a rail platform, between Varna and Batumi.
Overland transport
Road transport from Europe to Varna and beyond Batumi, with the transit documents along the way.
Questions
Questions about the corridor
If your question is not here, write to us or call.
Related service
Transit: T1, T2, TIR
We prepare transit declarations for carriers and forwarders moving goods through Bulgaria and the EU, without paying duty and VAT on the way. If you go on to Batumi, we clear the transit to the ferry as well.
How long does transport to Central Asia take?
It depends on the route, the mode of transport and the ferry timetable. We give you a time for the particular shipment.
Do you carry wagons along the corridor?
Yes. The ferry carries rail wagons, and at the ferry complex the wagons change bogies for the wider gauge.
Can a container travel along the corridor?
Yes. The container can go on by road or rail to another country, including on the ferry to Batumi.
Who clears customs outside the EU?
In Varna we clear customs as your direct representative. For customs in non-EU countries, we agree with you who will clear it.
Which countries do you arrange transport to?
Tell us where the shipment travels from and to, and we will tell you how the transport can be arranged.
More in this section
Go to International transport and freight forwarding- Sea containers (FCL / LCL)
- Ferry to Batumi
- Road transport (FTL / LTL)
- Corridor to the Caucasus and Central Asia
Corridor transport enquiry
Describe the cargo, where it travels from and to, and how: truck, wagon or container.
Your enquiry has been sent
We have sent a confirmation to the email address you gave. We will reply within 1 working day with a proposal.
- International freight forwarding and transport logistics
- Dimo Goranov+359 88 608 7774dimo.goranov
@morfey-logistics.com - Office
- Ferry Complex Varna
9178 Beloslav, Bulgaria
Port terminal Ferry Complex – Varna - Office hours
- Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 19:00
Saturday and Sunday: 09:00 – 19:00 (duty team)
After you send it
- Your enquiry comes straight to our office, and ENS enquiries go to our ENS department.
- We send you a confirmation at the email address you gave.
- We reply with a proposal. If any details are missing, we will ask.