Lianyungang’s 8,000th Freight Train to Uzbekistan: What It Means for Importers
On 6 July 2026, the China-Kazakhstan logistics base at Lianyungang dispatched its 8,000th international freight train to Uzbekistan. Here is why that milestone matters for Central Asian importers.
On 6 July 2026, a container train loaded with auto parts left the China–Kazakhstan logistics cooperation base in Lianyungang, bound for Uzbekistan. It was not an ordinary departure: this was the 8,000th international freight train handled by the terminal since it opened in 2014.
Why 8,000 trains matter
Lianyungang is one of China’s most important Pacific ports and a major interchange point for Eurasian rail corridors. Reaching 8,000 trains in 12 years is a sign that the route has become a mature, high-volume channel for rail freight between East Asia and Central Asia.
According to Nanjing Customs, the base dispatched 485 China–Europe / China–Central Asia trains in the first half of 2026, up 3.8 % year on year. June 2026 was the first month in which more than 100 trains left the terminal in a single month — a new record.
Container throughput at the base during the same period exceeded 140,000 TEU. That is a strong signal for importers: capacity is growing, frequency is rising, and the infrastructure is keeping pace with demand.
A new growth corridor: China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan
Beyond the traditional westbound route, a China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail-road corridor is emerging as a new growth pole. The service is now running regularly and has helped bring down the all-in logistics cost of reaching Central Asia’s interior from China.
For Uzbekistan-based importers, the practical benefits are clear:
- more scheduling options thanks to a second viable corridor;
- better resilience if one route faces congestion;
- competitive rates for automotive parts, machinery, equipment and other bulk cargo;
- smoother multimodal handoffs between road and rail.
The corridor is also attractive for transit cargo from Japan and South Korea, strengthening Lianyungang’s role as a regional logistics hub connecting East Asia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia.
Implications for your supply chain
If you move shipments above 40 kg from China to Uzbekistan, the developments at Lianyungang should be on your radar:
- More capacity. Regular block trains make it easier to book space for large, heavy cargo.
- Route choice. You are no longer limited to one corridor — the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan option adds flexibility.
- Cost pressure downward. Higher frequency and competing routes help keep freight rates in check.
- Sea–rail combinations. Cargo arriving by sea at Lianyungang can continue deep into Central Asia by rail, reducing handling and transit time.
How UZLogis can help
UZLogis arranges rail, road and multimodal freight for shipments over 40 kg from China to Uzbekistan. We select the best route, coordinate customs clearance and provide end-to-end tracking so you can plan with confidence.
Get in touch with UZLogis today for a tailored freight quote or route consultation.