As a result of geopolitical development in recent years, it has become increasingly complex to conduct business in Russia. Market entry barriers are at their highest, while established businesses in Russia have faced a growing number of bureaucratic hurdles over the past few years. A prime example of this is mandatory product marking and certification. Understanding these regulations and adapting products to meet all standards and certification requirements represents a huge investment, both in terms of time and money.
We offer our expertise in the following areas:
Key Expertise
Solutions for the Fashion industry
SALES
Distribution channels
We advise our clients on the selection of their customers. We assist companies by providing a detailed, needs-oriented insight into the markets and help them to determine goal-centric market development strategies.
As a one-stop shop, our services take care of the distribution process from A to Z. Our experienced brand managers are responsible for customer acquisition, the sale of collections and all order follow-up. Other key elements within our portfolio of services include trade fair organisation, customer relationship management, sales promotions and management of the entire logistics chain.
Distribution channels
Logistic
Customer qualification
Follow Up Managment
MARKETING & PR
Making brands stand out
No distribution process can succeed without sales support – especially in the premium segment. We assist our customers throughout the entire sales phase, including provision of POS support. Focusing on key tools to leverage sales success, our services include employee training, regular support by experienced merchandisers, event hosting and merchandise management.
Premium Segment
WE ARE THERE FOR YOU AT YOUR POS.
PR & Marketing
Public relations and social media presence are often critical factors that determine success, particularly in the fashion industry.
With many years of experience in our target markets, we benefit from an outstanding network of public relations decision-makers, celebrities and influencers.
We work together with you and our specialists in the target market to develop PR strategies that are tailored to your needs and that guarantee effective implementation in the local market.
The organisation and hosting of press days, close press relations, partnerships with bloggers and PR agencies, as well as the management of social media channels, are all key tools that are critical for successful communication strategies or the launch into new markets.
EXPERIENCED PARTNERS
EXPORT
Export Services
From the EU
We take care of the entire supply chain on behalf of our clients , including the export of goods from the EU and the import into the target market. This enables our customers to benefit from numerous synergies, while the lean, optimised logistics chain maximises their competitive advantages. Reduce your export costs today!
REDUCE YOUR EXPORT COSTS
IMPORT
Import Services
As an importer, we oversee the import of products into their target markets. In other words, we save our customers the enormous bureaucratic burden linked to foreign trade and they simply receive the goods, delivered directly to their home market. Customers also reap another key advantage – low logistics costs resulting from multiple process improvements, as well as the benefits gained from synergies.
Bringing goods in
Another important aspect is ensuring compliance with all legal obligations. Working closely with our clients, we ensure that the necessary certification is carried out, that all requirements concerning the correct labelling of goods are complied with and that goods are marked with a data matrix code in accordance with legal regulations. Reaping the synergies from imports.
REAPING THE SYNERGIES FROM IMPORTS
PRODUCT MARKING
Legal requirements
With the introduction of mandatory conformity marking, the Russian government has developed a new system that will ensure the step-by-step marking of all products on the market by 2024.
This move was primarily introduced to combat the counterfeiting of products and to provide consumers with a summary of a product’s specifications. Consumers can access the mandatory information by scanning the data matrix code using the corresponding app.
Products must be marked with the data matrix code before entering the Russian Federation.
Because these codes are only given to a Russian companies or importers based in Russia, it is critical to collaborate with a Russian partner to this effect.
Maxxport is fully integrated in the marking system and can take care of the product marking process for all goods that require a code. Please click here to see a list of all goods that are subject to product marking requirements.
The certification mark on products requires a close working relationship between Maxxport as a Russian importer and the foreign distributor. Data matrix codes are generated by special software operated by both parties.
We will be pleased to arrange an appointment to explain this process in detail and present the necessary software and hardware solutions.
KEEPING THE ESSENTIALS IN FOCUS
CLARITY IS KEY
RISK MANAGEMENT
Recognising risks
Constant exchange rate fluctuations, political instability, bureaucratic hurdles and the mandatory labelling of goods – these are just some of the risks that require continuous management. Exporting to Russia is coupled with high risks.
Recognising risk early on is a critical factor for succeeding in the Russian market.
Our team of specialists in Moscow keep a constant eye on changing environmental factors and legislation – and their impact on the market. This permanent surveillance of the implications and legal application enables us to ensure that current strategies continue to follow their successful course.