LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express Turkey Route | FCL Rail Freight China-Turkey
【Key Information】
Service Name: LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express
Service Mode: FCL Full Container Load, one container per customer
Main Routes: Southern Route (Khorgos – Kazakhstan – Caspian Sea – Azerbaijan – Georgia – Turkey)
Transit Time: Turkey 18-22 days
Directions: China → Turkey, Turkey → China
Origins in China: Xi‘an, Zhengzhou, Chongqing, Chengdu
Destinations in Turkey: Istanbul, Ankara, Mersin, Izmir
Container Types: 20-ft, 40-ft, Reefer containers
Key Advantages: Southern Route, bilateral services, stable transit times, FCL shipment, “rail plus truck”, door-to-door
For Turkish enterprises and companies trading with China through Turkey to Europe and the Middle East, China is the largest trading partner. Trade volume continues to grow across machinery, automotive components, electronics, textiles, consumer goods, construction materials, and chemical products. Traditional supply chains between China and Turkey rely on ocean freight, which takes 35-45 days and is vulnerable to geopolitical risks and port congestion.
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express has developed a dedicated bilateral rail route between China and Turkey. Trains operate via the Southern Route through the Khorgos border crossing, passing through Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia to reach Turkey. Transport time from China to Turkey is 18-22 days. Weekly fixed departures in both directions, guaranteed space, priority service during peak seasons.
The China-Turkey rail route ensures stable bilateral cargo flow. From China to Turkey: electronics, machinery, automotive components, textiles, consumer goods, construction materials. From Turkey to China: automotive components, machinery, textiles, chemical products, dried fruits, olive oil, marble.
The Caspian Sea crossing is conducted via the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway line. This route, also known as the Middle Corridor, provides the shortest and most stable rail connection between China and Turkey. Direct deliveries are available to major Turkish cities including Istanbul, Ankara, Mersin, and Izmir. Istanbul serves as a strategic logistics hub connecting Europe and the Middle East.
Key advantages of railway transport:
- Stability: fixed departure schedules, not affected by weather conditions
- Speed: 18-22 days, 2x faster than ocean freight
- Reliability: FCL shipment, one container per customer
- Transparency: real-time container tracking
- Middle Corridor: shortest route via the Caspian Sea
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 Turkey.
【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. Caspian Sea Crossing: Ferry or Ro-Ro vessel crossing
6. In-Transit Tracking: Real-time container tracking, regular customer updates
7. Destination Customs Clearance: Import clearance in Turkey
8. 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 Turkey take?
A: 18-22 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: What route is used?
A: Southern Route – Middle Corridor (Khorgos – Caspian Sea – Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Line – Turkey).
Q: Which cities in Turkey are served?
A: Istanbul, Ankara, Mersin, Izmir, and other major cities.
Q: What goods can be shipped?
A: Electronics, machinery, automotive components, textiles, consumer goods, construction materials.
Q: Does LHZ-CR EXPRESS offer transport from Turkey to China?
A: Yes, bilateral services with regular departures from Turkey.
【Countries Covered】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express provides direct rail services between China and Turkey via Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
For more information about LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express full container load services, please visit the official website: www.central-asiarailwayexpress.com