Freight through the Kalzhat — Dulata crossing
Kalzhat — Dulata is a road crossing in the south-east, east of Khorgos. It is less busy and serves as a backup for the south and the Almaty region. We prepare the passage in advance, so the truck leaves the crossing the day the cargo arrives.
Who it suits
Cargo to Almaty and the Almaty region when Khorgos is congested.
Where the waiting comes from
- Electronic queue slot: 2–7 days
- Bonded warehouse and customs release: 3–7 days
- Special permit and route: 5–10 days
- Trailer and crane found on arrival: 1–3 days
How we pass without waiting
The slot is booked weeks ahead, documents reach the broker before arrival, the permit and route are ready, and the trailer and crane are waiting. The driver leaves the same day.
Frequently asked questions
When should I choose Kalzhat?
When the Khorgos queue grows and the site is in the south-east. We compare total time: queue plus the road to site.
Can border passage be sped up for a fee?
There is a paid priority passage of 100 MCI, about $950 per truck. We treat it as a last resort: booking the slot early is cheaper.
What does a day of waiting at the border cost?
About $150–220 per truck: the truck with its driver plus cargo storage at the terminal.
See also
Nur Zholy — Khorgos
Nur Zholy — Khorgos is the main road crossing in south-east Kazakhstan and the closest to Almaty. It suits most cargo, and it is also the busiest. How to pass without idle days: slot booked early, documents with the broker before arrival, equipment waiting.
Almaty
Freight from China to Almaty, turnkey: customs, permits and oversize. The truck leaves the border the day the cargo arrives, and you follow it in the portal.
Border queue
Why cargo waits 10–15 days at Khorgos and other crossings: electronic queue, bonded warehouse, permit, trailer. What an idle day costs and how to leave the border the day you arrive.
Full truckload
Dedicated trucks from China to Kazakhstan, from one truck to a batch of 200 under one team. Border slots booked in advance, customs and documents included.
Preparing an equipment shipment?
Send drawings and the packing list — we will show what data is missing and come back with a preliminary estimate.