Freight through the Nur Zholy — Khorgos crossing
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. We prepare the passage in advance, so the truck leaves the crossing the day the cargo arrives.
Who it suits
Cargo to Almaty, the south and further west along the highway: Shymkent, Taraz, Kyzylorda, Atyrau, Aktau. For the centre and north, Dostyk is often better.
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 Khorgos?
When the site is in Almaty or the south. If the Khorgos queue grows, we compare it with Kalzhat on total time.
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
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.
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.
Shymkent
Freight from China to Shymkent, turnkey: customs, permits and oversize. The truck leaves the border the day the cargo arrives, and you follow it in the portal.
Urumqi
Freight from Urumqi to Kazakhstan, turnkey: we collect in China, cross the border without idle days, and handle customs and documents. Follow the truck without calls.
Preparing an equipment shipment?
Send drawings and the packing list — we will show what data is missing and come back with a preliminary estimate.