LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express Iran Route | FCL Rail Freight China-Iran
【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 – Turkmenistan – Iran)
Transit Time: Iran 16-20 days
Directions: China → Iran, Iran → China
Origins in China: Xi‘an, Zhengzhou, Urumqi
Destinations in Iran: Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Tabriz
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 Iranian 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 Iran rely on ocean freight, which takes 30-45 days.
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express has developed a dedicated bilateral rail route between China and Iran. Trains operate via the Southern Route through the Khorgos border crossing, passing through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan to reach Iran. Transport time from China to Iran is 16-20 days. Weekly fixed departures in both directions, guaranteed space, priority service during peak seasons.
The China-Iran rail route ensures stable bilateral cargo flow. From China to Iran: machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, textiles, consumer goods. From Iran to China: petroleum products, petrochemicals, plastic raw materials, metal ores, nuts, pistachios, saffron.
The Southern Route provides the shortest and most stable rail connection to Iran. The route passes east of the Caspian Sea, reaching Iran via Turkmenistan. Direct deliveries are available to major Iranian cities including Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, and Tabriz. Tehran is Iran‘s largest logistics center.
Key advantages of railway transport:
- Stability: fixed departure schedules, not affected by weather conditions
- Speed: 16-20 days, 2x faster than ocean freight
- Reliability: FCL shipment, one container per customer
- Transparency: real-time container tracking
- Southern Corridor: shortest rail connection between China and Iran
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 Iran.
【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 in Iran
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 Iran take?
A: 16-20 days direct service, weekly fixed departures.
Q: What route is used?
A: Southern Route (Khorgos – Kazakhstan – Turkmenistan – Iran).
Q: Which cities in Iran are served?
A: Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Tabriz, and other major cities.
Q: What goods can be shipped?
A: Machinery, automotive components, electronics, construction materials, textiles, consumer goods.
Q: Does LHZ-CR EXPRESS offer transport from Iran to China?
A: Yes, bilateral services with regular departures from Iran.
【Countries Covered】
LHZ-CR EXPRESS · Central Asia Railway Express provides direct rail services between China and Iran via Kazakhstan 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