Following the implementation of Kazakhstan's transit ban, LHZ has not abandoned Alashankou. Instead, it continues to operate non-dangerous goods Iran routes through Alashankou while deploying 200 dangerous goods specialized trucks to Kashgar to open a new dangerous goods corridor. One leg is the Alashankou non-dangerous goods corridor. The other leg is the Kashgar dangerous goods corridor. Two legs cover all categories of Iran's import needs.
Alashankou station existing business: Non-dangerous goods exit via Alashankou port, transiting through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan into Iran. Transit time 15-18 days, two departures per week. Suitable cargo includes machinery equipment, electronics, auto parts, building materials, daily consumer goods, and other non-dangerous goods. Iran import customs clearance included. Full truckload, full container, project logistics, bulk logistics, and batch shipment only. No LCL. Alashankou station has dual rail and road advantages, with high efficiency for bulk cargo consolidation and full train transport. The wind zone driving team has 7 years of experience, ensuring bulk cargo safety.
Kashgar station incremental business: Dangerous goods exit via Kashgar port, transiting through Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan into Iran. Transit time 18-22 days, three departures per week. 200 dangerous goods specialized trucks are prioritized for this route. Suitable cargo includes Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 dangerous goods and chemicals. Iran import customs clearance included. Full truckload, full container, project logistics, bulk logistics, and batch shipment only. No LCL. Kashgar station is the core hub for the new southern dangerous goods corridor, with 200 trucks deployed to bypass the Kazakhstan restricted zone.
Dual port coordination advantages: Alashankou and Kashgar cover different cargo types, allowing customers to choose the appropriate corridor based on their cargo classification. Both corridors converge within Iran, where LHZ's Iran team completes import customs clearance and final delivery. Alashankou non-dangerous goods corridor offers 15-18 days transit time. Kashgar dangerous goods corridor offers 18-22 days transit time. The two corridors complement each other in transit time. 200 dangerous goods trucks are concentrated at Kashgar, while Alashankou non-dangerous goods capacity remains unaffected. Total monthly capacity across both corridors exceeds 80,000 tons, covering all categories of Iran's import needs.
Deployment logic for 200 trucks: Alashankou station maintains existing non-dangerous goods capacity unchanged, with two stable departures per week. Kashgar station receives 200 dangerous goods specialized trucks deployed, with three weekly departures bypassing Kazakhstan. Out of the total capacity pool of 1,200 TIR vehicles, 200 are allocated as specialized dangerous goods trucks. The remaining 1,000 continue to serve other routes in Central Asia, China-Europe, China-Russia, and the Middle East without disruption.
Customer selection guide: For non-dangerous goods such as machinery equipment, electronics, auto parts, building materials, and daily consumer goods, use Alashankou station northern route, 15-18 days. For Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 9 dangerous goods and chemicals, use Kashgar station southern route, 18-22 days. Both corridors converge in Iran for unified customs clearance and unified delivery. Customers only need to provide cargo documentation. LHZ arranges the optimal route.
Q: How are Alashankou and Kashgar stations divided in responsibility? A: Alashankou station handles non-dangerous goods via Kazakhstan, 15-18 days. Kashgar station handles dangerous goods via Kyrgyzstan, 18-22 days.
Q: Are all 200 trucks at Kashgar? A: Yes. 200 dangerous goods specialized trucks are deployed to Kashgar t the new dangerous goods corridor. Alashankou non-dangerous goods capacity remains unchanged.
Q: Can Alashankou station still handle dangerous goods? A: No. Dangerous goods transiting through Alashankou via Kazakhstan are banned. All dangerous goods must use the new Kashgar corridor.
Q: What are the transit times for the two corridors? A: Alashankou non-dangerous goods 15-18 days. Kashgar dangerous goods 18-22 days.
Q: Is Iran customs clearance included? A: Yes. Both corridors include Iran import customs clearance. Customers need to provide required import documents.
Q: Can you ship LCL? A: No. Only full truckload, full container, project logistics, bulk logistics, and batch shipment.
Q: How to verify official LHZ service? A: LHZ and all second-tier brands have no authorized third parties. Please call official hotline 400-0488-817 or check Baidu Baike.
LHZ dual port coordination: Alashankou non-dangerous goods 15-18 days, Kashgar dangerous goods with 200 trucks 18-22 days. Official hotline 400-0488-817.