Coordinated transport
An agreed chain from the consignor to the consignee.
Container freight / Northern Route
From China. Through Kazakhstan. To your consignee.
Container freight to Russia, Belarus and Europe. One route, an agreed quote and coordination at every stage.
Explore the routeStart with your route
Enter your origin and destination — we will add them to your enquiry.
01 / The ATM approach
The entire chain, in one solution
Partner coordination
Communication at stations, terminals and transit stages.
A clear quote scope
An explicit list of included operations and additional services.
Shipment support
Cargo progress information and coordination throughout the route.
02 / Route and geography
From the origin station to the destination terminal
Cross from China into Kazakhstan via Dostyk or Altynkol. Continue by rail towards Russia, Belarus and Europe.
03 / How it works
Eight stages. One agreed route.
Enquiry
Route, cargo, volume and readiness.
Review
Shipment feasibility and restrictions.
Quotation
Rate and transport chain scope.
Agreement
Transport conditions and documents.
Booking
Container, departure and terminals.
China → Kazakhstan
Crossing and transfer: 1435 / 1520 mm.
Transit
Movement along the agreed route.
Delivery
Destination terminal and cargo release.
04 / Shipment options
Choose your destination
China → Russia
From a station or warehouse in China to the agreed terminal in Russia.
China → Belarus
Through Kazakhstan and Russia to the destination station in Belarus.
China → Europe
Through Kazakhstan, Russia and Belarus, with onward routing agreed individually.
05 / Equipment
A container for your cargo
20′ GP
Payload — up to 28 t*
Internal volume33.2 m³
40′ GP
Payload — up to 28 t*
Internal volume67.7 m³
40′ HC
Payload — up to 28 t*
Internal volume76.3 m³
* Specifications are indicative. Permitted cargo weight depends on the container, route and carrier restrictions.
When your cargo needs a special solution
Reefer, open top or flat rack — equipment and acceptance are agreed according to your cargo specifications.
Shipping in your own container
If you have a shipper-owned container (SOC), we will check its specifications, documents and acceptance conditions for the selected route.
06 / Your quotation
Understand the quote before departure
Agreed within the base quote
- Container, when required
- Rail freight charges
- Terminal operations
- Transfer between 1435 / 1520 mm gauges
- Freight forwarding
- Customs coordination
- Shipment coordination
May be quoted separately
- Road delivery in China and at destination
- Storage and additional terminal operations
- Insurance
- Special documents and permits
- Detention and demurrage
- Other services on request
The final scope of the quote and any additional services is specified in the commercial proposal.
Transit time depends on your route
Planning estimates, rather than guaranteed transit times. Schedules, stations, terminal operations and clearance affect delivery.
China → Russia10–12days
China → Belarus10–12days
China → Europe14–16days
07 / Documents and cargo
Preparation starts before departure
We agree on the document checklist for your cargo and destination. Applicable customs procedures and special documents are reviewed for each shipment.
Commercial invoice
Packing list
HS / commodity code
Export declaration
Transit documents
Customs coordination
ICS2 / ENS, where applicable
Cargo categories we consider
Acceptance, restrictions and required permits must be checked before a shipment is confirmed.
08 / Example destinations
From a route to an individual quote
Examples from the preliminary design. Transit times and shipment availability require confirmation.
| Origin | Destination | Container | Indicative transit time | Request a quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xi’an | Moscow | 40HC | 10–12 days | |
| Chongqing | Minsk | 40HC | 10–12 days | |
| Yiwu | Warsaw | 40HC | 14–16 days | |
| Zhengzhou | Hamburg | 40HC | 14–18 days |
Consider an alternative
To Europe via the Middle Corridor
The TITR offers an alternative route through Kazakhstan and across the Caspian Sea. Let us discuss whether it suits your shipment.
09 / Your questions
Details worth knowing
Can I request a quote without an exact departure date?
Yes. For an indicative quote, provide the route, cargo description, container and volume. The readiness date and final conditions are agreed before booking.
Where does the route cross from China into Kazakhstan?
The Northern Route considers the Alashankou–Dostyk and Khorgos–Altynkol crossings. The choice depends on the origin station and transport plan.
How is the container type selected?
By cargo volume, weight, dimensions and handling requirements. Conditions for oversized or temperature-sensitive cargo are agreed separately.
Can cargo travel to the EU through Russia and Belarus?
Please provide your cargo description and HS code. Shipment feasibility, document requirements and the specific route must be reviewed before departure is confirmed.