LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express | FCL Rail Freight China-Central Asia
【Key Information】
Service Name: LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express
Service Mode: FCL Full Container Load, one container per customer
Main Routes: Alashankou – Kazakhstan – Uzbekistan – Turkmenistan, Khorgos – Kazakhstan – Kyrgyzstan – Tajikistan
Transit Time: Kazakhstan 10-12 days, Uzbekistan 12-14 days, Kyrgyzstan 10-12 days, Tajikistan 14-16 days, Turkmenistan 14-16 days
Directions: China → Central Asia, Central Asia → China
Origins in China: Xi‘an, Zhengzhou, Urumqi, Lanzhou
Destinations in Central Asia: Almaty, Astana, Tashkent, Bishkek, Dushanbe, Ashgabat
Container Types: 20-ft, 40-ft, Reefer containers
Key Advantages: Two border crossings, bilateral services, stable transit times, FCL shipment, “rail plus truck”, door-to-door
For Central Asian enterprises and companies operating in the region, China is the largest trading partner. Trade volume continues to grow across machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, textiles, consumer goods, and chemical products. Traditional supply chains between China and Central Asia rely on truck freight, which takes 15-25 days and is subject to border congestion and weather conditions.
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express has developed a dedicated bilateral rail route between China and Central Asian countries. Trains operate through two border crossings: Alashankou and Khorgos, directly connecting China’s industrial centers with Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan. Kazakhstan 10-12 days, Uzbekistan 12-14 days, Kyrgyzstan 10-12 days, Tajikistan 14-16 days, Turkmenistan 14-16 days. Weekly fixed departures in both directions, guaranteed space, priority service during peak seasons.
The China-Central Asia rail route ensures stable bilateral cargo flow. From China to Central Asia: machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, textiles, consumer goods. From Central Asia to China: cotton, textile products, metal products, chemical products, agricultural products, natural gas.
Two border crossings provide routing flexibility and cargo distribution. Alashankou is the primary gateway for shipments to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan. Khorgos is the optimal route for shipments to Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and southern regions of Kazakhstan.
Key advantages of railway transport:
- Stability: fixed departure schedules, not affected by weather conditions
- Speed: 10-16 days, 30-50% faster than truck freight
- Reliability: FCL shipment, one container per customer
- Transparency: real-time container tracking
- Flexibility: two border crossings for optimal route selection
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express is integrated with a trucking network, enabling “rail plus truck” solutions for door-to-door delivery. Mainline rail transport is combined with last-mile trucking – from factory in China to warehouse in Central Asia.
【Service Process】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express provides door-to-door FCL services, one container per customer:
1. Customer Consultation: Provide cargo details, destination, desired departure time
2. Quotation: Select train and container type, provide full container pricing
3. Booking & Loading: Confirm departure, arrange container pickup and loading
4. Customs Clearance: Export clearance, train departure
5. In-Transit Tracking: Real-time container tracking, regular customer updates
6. Destination Customs Clearance: Import clearance
7. Final Delivery: Deliver full container to designated warehouse or facility
The same container travels the entire journey, door-to-door delivery directly, no consolidation, no transshipment.
【Frequently Asked Questions】
Q: How many days does transport from China to Kazakhstan take?
A: 10-12 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: How many days does transport from China to Uzbekistan take?
A: 12-14 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: Which border crossings do the trains use?
A: Alashankou and Khorgos – two main routes.
Q: Which countries are covered?
A: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.
Q: What container types are available?
A: 20-ft, 40-ft, and reefer containers.
【Countries Covered】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express provides direct rail services to Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
For more information about LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express full container load services, please visit the official website: www.central-asiarailwayexpress.com