Rail route China — Uzbekistan
Khorgos and Alashankou — Tashkent: container trains from China to Uzbekistan
Container trains depart from major Chinese stations, run via the Khorgos or Alashankou crossings, are re-gauged in Kazakhstan and arrive at the Tashkent and Chukursay terminals. The most cost-efficient and stable option for large volumes.
Block trains — the most economical option for volume
Rail is the most economical way to ship large volumes from China to Uzbekistan. Block trains depart from fixed stations on a fixed schedule and are unaffected by weather en route. Cargo is loaded on 1435 mm standard gauge in China, re-gauged to 1520 mm in Kazakhstan (Khorgos — Altynkol or Alashankou — Dostyk) and then continues towards Tashkent. UZLogis books space for 20 ft and 40 ft containers as well as LCL groupage cargo.
Route at a glance
Crossings, re-gauging points and destination stations.
- Border crossings
- Khorgos — Altynkol and Alashankou — Dostyk
- Transit country
- Kazakhstan
- Re-gauging
- 1435 mm → 1520 mm at Altynkol or Dostyk
- Main itinerary
- Khorgos / Alashankou — Almaty — Shymkent — Tashkent
- Destination stations
- Tashkent (722400), Chukursay (720000), Sergeli (723507)
- Transit time
- 10–14 days on average
- Containers
- 20 ft and 40 ft (FCL), plus LCL groupage
- Customs
- Export clearance in China + customs clearance in Uzbekistan
Route stages
How a container travels.
1. Consolidation and loading
Cargo is consolidated and loaded into containers at major Chinese logistics hubs (Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Lianyungang, Chengdu, Chongqing).
2. Export clearance
The Chinese export declaration and the rail consignment note (SMGS) are issued.
3. Leaving China
The train crosses at Khorgos or Alashankou, where documents are checked and the train is accepted.
4. Re-gauging to broad gauge
In Kazakhstan (Altynkol or Dostyk) containers are transferred to 1520 mm gauge — this usually takes 4–8 hours.
5. Arrival in Tashkent
The train enters Uzbekistan via the Shymkent direction and arrives at the Tashkent and Chukursay terminals.
6. Customs and delivery
After clearance the cargo is distributed to any region of Uzbekistan.
Transit times
Average transit times — they depend on the station, border and customs procedures:
| Destination | Transit time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent (Chukursay terminal) | 10–14 days | Main station |
| Andijan | 12–16 days | Fergana Valley corridor |
| Samarkand / Bukhara | 11–15 days | Central regions |
| Urgench / Nukus | 13–18 days | Karakalpakstan |
Cargo we handle
Block trains are best suited to:
Industrial equipment
Heavy and bulky machinery, production lines
Construction materials
Profiles, tiles, rebar, insulation materials
Home appliances
Batches of appliances and electronics
Textiles
Fabrics, clothing and wholesale batches
Auto spare parts
Components, consumables, accessories
Chemicals
Safe industrial chemicals and raw materials (subject to permits)
Block train questions
Why is the gauge changed in Kazakhstan?
China uses 1435 mm rail gauge, while Kazakhstan and Central Asia use 1520 mm. Containers are therefore transferred to broad gauge at the border. This is a standard procedure that usually takes a few hours.
How long does it take to reach Tashkent?
From major Chinese stations to Tashkent it takes 10–14 days on average. The transit time depends on the departure station, border queues and customs procedures.
Which stations can cargo be delivered to?
The main stations are Tashkent (722400), Chukursay (720000) and Sergeli (723507). From there we can distribute cargo by road to any region of Uzbekistan.
Do I need a full container or can I ship groupage?
Both are possible: a 20 ft or 40 ft container (FCL) or LCL groupage. LCL suits clients starting with smaller consignments from 40 kg.
Why UZLogis?
Stable schedule
Shipments from fixed stations on a fixed schedule.
Space booking
Space for 20 ft / 40 ft containers and groupage cargo.
Tracking en route
Monitoring at station and border stages.
Customs support
Customs clearance on both sides.
Useful pages
Pages related to the rail corridor.
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