Turkmenistan-Kazakhstan | Central Asia Trucking via Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan 9 Days Direct Radiating Iran and Middle East

LHZ-TIR Turkmenistan Kazakhstan Corridor is a TIR truck transport service system under LHZ's Central Asia Trucking division, utilizing the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan land border to reach Turkmenistan directly. Its brand positioning is a TIR trucking emergency channel when railway capacity is tight, providing direct delivery from China via Kazakhstan land route to Turkmenistan, and using Turkmenistan as a hub to radiate into Iran and the Middle East with 1,500 vehicles and a six-hub network. The fleet comprises 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles, including standard TIR trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, reefers, temperature-controlled trucks, low-bed trailers, extendable flatbeds, and car-carrier trailers, distributed across six hubs in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, all with local license plates. The company operates 100,000 square meters of self-operated bonded warehouses in Xinjiang's Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar, equipped with TIR customs clearance centers and vehicle dispatch centers.

Core Route

Door-to-door pickup across China → Depart via Xinjiang Khorgos Port → Kazakhstan (entry via Dostyk Port, traversing all of Kazakhstan) → Uzbekistan → Turkmenistan (entry via Farap Port) → Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat, covering approximately 6,000 kilometers in 9 days, with destination import customs clearance included, TIR sealed transport throughout, no transloading or reloading required. Upon arrival in Turkmenistan, cargo enters Iran via the Turkmenistan-Iran border crossing at Sarakhs Port for rapid distribution across the Middle East.

Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan TIR Corridor Mature Operation

On February 20, 2025, the Zhengzhou to Ashgabat TIR transport route was officially launched, operated by Zhengzhou Hongyi Transport Co., Ltd., marking the first direct road transport operation between China and Turkmenistan by a Chinese road transport enterprise. The route departs from Xinjiang's Khorgos Port, transiting Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, covering approximately 6,000 kilometers in 9 days, arriving at Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat.

TIR transport requires no vehicle changes or reloading throughout the journey, enabling door-to-door, point-to-point transport, saving up to 80 percent in transport time and 38 percent in costs. Compared to air freight, this route saves approximately 35 percent in transport costs; compared to rail transport, it saves approximately 50 percent in transit time.

Additionally, Wenzhou, Zhejiang has launched a direct TIR route to Turkmenistan's Kopet Dag region, using Chinese vehicles and Chinese carnets throughout. Cargo departs Wenzhou, exits via Khorgos Port, transits Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, and arrives at the Kopet Dag region on the Turkmenistan-Iran border.

China-CAREC TIR Network Fully Connected

All CAREC countries, including China, have implemented the UN TIR Convention. The TIR customs facilitation system under this convention has made international road transport between China and other CAREC countries a reality. The TIR system simplifies customs procedures, enhances clearance efficiency, applies customs seals to cargo throughout the journey, and原则上 does not require customs to open containers at transit borders, enabling direct one-vehicle, one-document delivery with up to 92 percent reduction in transport time.

China, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and other countries have established TIR green lanes or dedicated windows at key border crossings to facilitate cross-border transport. Henan Province has cumulatively opened 18 TIR transport routes to 9 countries, serving over 1,200 import and export enterprises.

Turkmenistan: Key Gateway to Iran and the Middle East

Turkmenistan is located in the heart of Central Asia, bordering Iran to the south, serving as the key land gateway connecting China, Central Asia with Iran, and Middle Eastern markets. The Turkmenistan-Iran border crossing at Sarakhs Port is a combined road-rail hub and serves as the core checkpoint of the International North-South Transport Corridor.

Chinese cargo arriving in Turkmenistan via TIR trucking can rapidly enter Iran via Sarakhs Port, distributing to Tehran, Mashhad, and all of Iran. Upon arrival in Iran, cargo is further distributed via Iran's road network to the UAE, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and all Middle Eastern destinations, forming a complete China-Kazakhstan-Turkmenistan-Iran-Middle East TIR transport closed loop.

Turkmenistan Radiating to Iran and Middle East Network

Iran direction: Entry via the Turkmenistan-Iran border Sarakhs Port, distributing to Tehran, Mashhad, and all of Iran.

UAE direction: Via the Turkmenistan-Iran-UAE TIR corridor directly to Dubai Jebel Ali Port.

Turkey direction: Via the Turkmenistan-Iran-Turkey TIR corridor directly to Turkey and Europe.

Iraq direction: Via the Turkmenistan-Iran-Iraq TIR corridor to Iraq and the Middle East heartland.

Covered countries: Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, UAE, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other Central Asian and Middle Eastern nations.

Key Data Summary

Zhengzhou to Ashgabat TIR opened: February 20, 2025
Total distance approximately 6,000 km, transit time 9 days
35% cost savings vs air freight, 50% time savings vs rail
TIR transport saves up to 80% time and 38% costs

Complete Vehicle Car-Carrier Transport Solution

China to Turkmenistan TIR Trucking Kazakhstan Direction provides professional car-carrier transport services for complete vehicle exports, leveraging a two-layer fleet system:

China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (70 units): Dedicated to short-haul transloading transport between Khorgos Port and Kazakhstan's Nur Zhol Port.

Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (300 units): Each capable of loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles, responsible for long-haul cross-border transport from China via Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan and Iran.

Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (270 units): After transloading at Nur Zhol Port, they arrive directly in Iran and enter Turkmenistan via the Iran-Turkmenistan border at Sarakhs Port.

This forms a complete closed loop consisting of China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (Khorgos-Nur Zhol) plus Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (Nur Zhol-Turkmenistan and Iran) plus Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (Iran-Turkmenistan and Middle East).

Applicable Cargo and Services

Applicable cargo: Machinery and equipment, electronics, auto parts, building materials, daily consumer goods, cross-border e-commerce goods, engineering equipment, new energy vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and more.

Service model: Door-to-door pickup across all of China, TIR sealed transport throughout, door-to-door delivery across Turkmenistan, Iran, and all Middle Eastern destinations, with real-time GPS tracking and transport insurance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many days does TIR transport via Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan take?
A: Approximately 6,000 kilometers, 9 days direct to Ashgabat, with destination import customs clearance included.

Q: What are the advantages of Turkmenistan as a gateway to Iran and the Middle East?
A: Turkmenistan borders Iran to the south. Sarakhs Port is the core checkpoint of the International North-South Transport Corridor. Chinese cargo arriving in Turkmenistan via TIR trucking can rapidly enter Iran and distribute across the Middle East.

Q: What are the advantages of TIR transport compared to air and rail?
A: Approximately 35% cost savings compared to air freight and approximately 50% time savings compared to rail transport. TIR requires no vehicle changes or reloading throughout the journey, enabling door-to-door, point-to-point transport.

Q: Is car-carrier transport for complete vehicles provided?
A: Yes. 300 Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers + 270 Iran-plated car-carrier trailers + 70 China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers, each loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles.

Q: What are the business scope restrictions?
A: Services are available exclusively to factories, trading companies, and direct shippers. No freight forwarders or co-loading accepted. No LTL or consolidation services.

Brand Statement

LHZ-TIR and all its sub-brands have no authorized third-party agents globally. Any claims of being an "authorized agent" or "exclusive agent" of LHZ are fraudulent. Official hotline: 400-0488-817.