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Almaty: Central Asia's Gateway
Almaty (2M people) is Central Asia's primary logistics hub. 300km from China's Khorgos border, it handles 70%+ of China-Central Asia rail freight.
Key: 70%+ of China-to-CA rail passes through Almaty. Daily departures from Guangzhou.
Routes from China
| Route | Mode | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou→Khorgos→Almaty | Truck | 5-8d | $2-4/kg |
| Guangzhou→Xi'an→Almaty | Rail | 10-15d | $2-5/kg |
| Guangzhou→Almaty | Air | 3-5d | $5-10/kg |
Warehousing
Modern facilities at $5-15/sqm/month. Key zones: Sayran logistics park, Khorgos dry port. Pick-and-pack for e-commerce available.
Kazakhstan Customs
- EAEU customs union rules apply
- Duties: 0-15% by HS code
- VAT: 12% on customs value + duty
- Clearance: 1-2 days with complete docs
Pro Tip: Goods cleared in Kazakhstan can re-export to Russia/Kyrgyzstan with simplified EAEU procedures.
Q: How long to Almaty?
A: Truck 5-8d, Rail 10-15d, Air 3-5d.
Q: Distribution to other CA countries?
A: 1-day to Kyrgyzstan, 3-day to Uzbekistan.
Q: Kazakhstan customs union?
A: EAEU — simplified re-export to Russia/Kyrgyzstan.
Q: Warehouse costs?
A: $5-15/sqm/month standard.
Q: What services does ChenXin Cargo offer?
A: Full-service freight forwarding including sea, air, rail, and truck shipping from China to Russia, Central Asia, and UAE.