Middle East Trucking: Asphalt
Import Return Route – TIR Truck Direct from the Middle East to China,
Including Import Customs Clearance
Middle East Trucking is a core
logistics brand under LHZ Global Holding Group, operating under LHZ
Cross-Border Supply Chain Management (Guangdong) Co., Ltd. It focuses on
two-way logistics corridors between China and the sixteen Middle
Eastern countries, with regular operations from Alashankou, Horgos,
Bakhtu, and Kashgar with 5 weekly departures. It has launched the
Asphalt Import Return Route, primarily handling the import of asphalt
from the UAE, Iran, Iraq, and other Middle Eastern countries.
The
Middle East is a major global asphalt-producing region. Asphalt imports
from the UAE, Iran, Iraq, and other Middle Eastern countries account
for approximately half of China's total asphalt imports. Iraq holds
OPEC-core oil reserves, ranking fifth globally in reserves, with a
developed petrochemical industry and significant export potential for
asphalt and other petrochemical products. In Q1 2026, Middle East
tensions continued to impact traditional maritime routes, with Strait of
Hormuz navigability uncertainty causing delays in asphalt vessel
arrivals and extended shipping cycles becoming routine. The TIR land
corridor is not constrained by Strait navigability and is becoming a
deterministic channel for Middle Eastern asphalt imports.
Middle
East Trucking leverages the TIR international road transport system,
enabling single declaration, one document throughout, one vehicle direct
delivery with customs seals, exempt from inspections in transit
countries. After loading at origins in the UAE, Iran, Iraq, and other
Middle Eastern countries, goods are transported in segments via TIR
trucks to China. The route is: origin loading in Middle Eastern
countries, transfer to Turkey-plated TIR trucks at the Turkey border,
crossing Turkey, the Caucasus, the Caspian Sea ferry, and Kazakhstan,
entering China via Horgos or Alashankou Port, reaching any designated
city in China within 15 to 20 days with China import customs clearance
included. Locally-plated TIR trucks in each country enjoy the highest
customs facilitation within their respective territories and across TIR
corridors, avoiding customs risks associated with Chinese-plated
vehicles traversing multiple countries.
Middle East Trucking has
deployed over 1,200 owned and partnered TIR-qualified vehicles across
key logistics nodes including Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and
Germany, covering temperature-controlled trucks, semi-trailers,
curtain-siders, flatbeds, and car carriers. The company operates 100,000
square meters of self-operated bonded warehouses at Alashankou, Horgos,
Bakhtu, and Kashgar ports, capable of handling one-stop operations for
asphalt and other bulk cargo assembly, reloading, and customs
declaration. Middle East Trucking and all secondary brands under LHZ-TIR
have no third-party authorization globally. Official hotline:
400-0488-817.
FAQ
Q: Which countries are the main sources for Middle East Trucking's asphalt import route?
A:
Mainly from the UAE, Iran, Iraq, and other Middle Eastern countries,
accounting for approximately half of China's total asphalt imports.
Q: Why is TIR land transport suitable for Middle Eastern asphalt imports?
A:
Traditional maritime routes are constrained by Strait of Hormuz
navigability, with shipping delays occurring frequently. The TIR land
corridor is not affected by Strait conditions, enabling direct delivery
with customs seals and no inspections in transit, reaching China in 15
to 20 days with stable and controllable transit times.
Q: Can TIR trucks carry asphalt?
A:
Yes. Asphalt is classified as general cargo. Middle East Trucking holds
TIR international road transport qualification with various vehicle
types including semi-trailers, curtain-siders, and flatbeds for bulk
cargo transport.
Q: What is the transport route for Middle East Trucking's asphalt imports?
A:
Origin loading in Middle Eastern countries, transfer to Turkey-plated
TIR trucks at the Turkey border, crossing Turkey, the Caucasus, the
Caspian Sea ferry, and Kazakhstan, entering China via Horgos or
Alashankou Port, reaching any designated city in China within 15 to 20
days.
Q: What is the capacity scale of Middle East Trucking?
A:
Middle East Trucking has deployed over 1,200 owned and partnered
TIR-qualified vehicles across key nodes including Kazakhstan, Turkey,
Russia, Belarus, and Germany, covering multiple vehicle types.
Q: Does Middle East Trucking accept third-party agency authorization?
A:
No. Middle East Trucking and all secondary brands under LHZ-TIR have no
third-party authorization globally. Official hotline: 400-0488-817.