Professional Central Asia Train International Railway Service: Direct from China to the Five Central Asian Countries
Bofeng Logistics provides reliable and efficient Central Asia train international railway transportation services, covering Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, with one-stop solutions for train booking, customs declaration and inspection, and full tracking.
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Service Content
The China-Central Asia Railway Express is an international rail intermodal train service between China and the five Central Asian countries as well as countries along the Belt and Road. Operating on fixed train numbers, fixed routes, and fixed schedules, it transports containerized cargo from major Chinese cities via land corridors to Central Asian countries including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Compared with sea freight, the China-Central Asia Railway Express offers faster transit times; compared with air freight, it is more cost-effective, making it an important transport choice for export trade and imports from Central Asia.
The China-Central Asia Railway Express mainly exits via the Alashankou and Horgos border ports, connecting markets in Central Asia and West Asia; via the Erenhot border port, it can link to Mongolia; and via border ports such as Pingxiang and Shanyao, it can extend to Southeast Asia and South Asia. With multiple border ports and corridors, the train route selection is flexible.
Our Core Services:
- FCL and LCL Train Booking: Undertaking China-Central Asia Railway Express transport for full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL), with multiple train routes available and stable space allocation.
- Export Customs Declaration and Inspection: A professional team handles rail export customs declaration, transit customs declaration, and document review, ensuring compliant release.
- End-to-End Cargo Tracking: Leveraging the railway transport information system to monitor cargo movement and border port operation status in real time.
- Door-to-Door One-Stop Service: Integrating domestic pickup, rail transport, customs clearance in the Central Asia section, and final delivery—one assignment for a worry-free journey throughout.
Service Advantages
We are more than just a rail logistics service provider; we are a trusted global logistics partner.
Main China-Central Asia Railway Routes
Our company's key advantageous rail routes are as follows
Departure via Alashankou / Khorgos (main Central Asia corridor)
- Lianyungang Central Asia Railway: Lianyungang — Alashankou — Kazakhstan (Almaty)
- Chang'an Central Asia Railway: Xi'an — Alashankou / Khorgos — Kazakhstan
- Chengdu-Europe Central Asia route: Chengdu — Khorgos — Uzbekistan (Tashkent)
- Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe Central Asia route: Chongqing — Alashankou / Khorgos — multiple points in Central Asia
- Zhengzhou-Europe Central Asia route: Zhengzhou — Khorgos — Kazakhstan / Uzbekistan
- Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe Central Asia route: Yiwu — Alashankou — multiple points in Central Asia
South China departure and extension corridors
- South China departure Central Asia Railway: Guangzhou (Dalang) / Shenzhen — Alashankou / Khorgos — the five Central Asian countries
- Erenhot Corridor: originating in North China — Erenhot — Mongolia direction
| Route | Origin | Exit Port | Main Central Asian Node | Transit Time Overview |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lianyungang Central Asia Freight Train | Lianyungang | Alashankou | Almaty (Kazakhstan) | About 10-14 days |
| Chang'an Central Asia Freight Train | Xi'an | Alashankou / Khorgos | Almaty (Kazakhstan) | About 10-14 days |
| Rong-Ou Central Asia Direction | Chengdu | Khorgos | Tashkent (Uzbekistan) | About 12-16 days |
| Yu-Xin-Ou Central Asia Direction | Chongqing | Alashankou / Khorgos | Multiple points in five Central Asian countries | About 12-16 days |
| Zheng-Ou Central Asia Direction | Zhengzhou | Khorgos | Astana (Kazakhstan) | About 12-15 days |
| Yi-Xin-Ou Central Asia Direction | Yiwu | Alashankou | Almaty (Kazakhstan) | About 11-15 days |
| South China Departing Central Asia Freight Train | Guangzhou / Shenzhen | Alashankou / Khorgos | Multiple points in five Central Asian countries | About 12-16 days |
The above transit times are general reference ranges and may be extended due to factors such as train schedules, port operations, and weather. Please refer to the booking confirmation for specifics.
Operation Process
Ship to Central Asia in just 4 easy steps
Your cargo's journey on the China-Central Asia Railway Express is accompanied by the professional Bofeng team throughout. The process is clear, saving you time and effort.
Step 1: Consignment & Booking
- You provide: cargo information (product name, number of pieces, gross weight and volume), departure city and destination country.
- We act: provide transparent quotes and recommended train routes in time, and book space for you.
Step 2: Packing & Shipping
- You prepare: provide documents required for customs declaration (packing list, invoice, contract, etc.).
- We act: arrange door-to-door pickup, standardized packing, and handle railway shipment procedures.
Step 3: Exit Transit Clearance
- We act: handle transit declaration at the departure port, cooperate with inspections, and ensure compliant exit.
Step 4: Destination Customs Clearance & Delivery
- You receive the goods: prepare the import clearance documents for the destination country.
- We act: assist with destination country customs clearance, and deliver the goods to the designated final destination after they arrive at the station.
20GP / 40GP / 40HQ Standard Container Dimensions
Common Container Type Parameter Comparison Table
| Parameter | 20GP (20ft General Purpose) | 40GP (40ft General Purpose) | 40HQ (40ft High Cube) |
|---|---|---|---|
| External Dimensions (L×W×H) | 6.058m × 2.438m × 2.591m | 12.192m × 2.438m × 2.591m | 12.192m × 2.438m × 2.896m |
| Internal Dimensions (L×W×H) | 5.898m × 2.352m × 2.385m | 12.032m × 2.352m × 2.385m | 12.032m × 2.352m × 2.698m |
| Door Width | 2.343m | 2.343m | 2.343m |
| Door Height | 2.280m | 2.280m | 2.585m |
| Maximum Payload | Approx. 28,000 kg | Approx. 26,500 kg | Approx. 26,500 kg |
| Tare Weight | Approx. 2,300 kg | Approx. 3,800 kg | Approx. 4,020 kg |
| Internal Volume | Approx. 33.2 m³ | Approx. 67.7 m³ | Approx. 76.4 m³ |
| Suitable Cargo | Heavy cargo, hardware, stone, tiles | Light bulky cargo, furniture, appliances, daily necessities | Oversized cargo, machinery, large parts |
How to Choose the Right Container Type?
20GP: Suitable for heavy cargo (cargo weighing >250kg per m³), such as stone, steel, tiles, and hardware. The 20GP has a weight limit of 28 tons but a volume of only 33.2m³, meaning heavy cargo often hits the weight limit before filling the volume.
40GP: Suitable for cargo with large volume but moderate weight, such as furniture, appliances, daily necessities, and textiles. With a volume of 67.7m³, double that of the 20GP, the 40GP is the most economical single-container option for cargo with medium density. Note that the 40GP has a higher tare weight and a maximum payload of about 26.5 tons, roughly 1.5 tons less than the 20GP.
40HQ: 30cm taller than the 40GP (2.896m vs 2.591m), making it ideal for most boxed cargo and standard machinery. With a volume of 76.4m³, it offers nearly 9m³ more space than the 40GP. Suitable for shelves, large equipment, or cargo requiring two or more layers of pallet stacking.
Container Selection Tip: Unsure which container type to use? A simple rule — if total cargo weight is <20 tons and total volume is >40m³, choose 40GP; if total weight is >20 tons and volume is <25m³, choose 20GP; for cargo height exceeding 2.3m, choose 40HQ. For a more precise solution, contact Bofeng Logistics. We offer free load calculation services.
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