Freight through the Maikapchagai — Jeminay crossing
Maikapchagai — Jeminay is a small road crossing in the east of the country, used for cargo to the East Kazakhstan region. We prepare the passage in advance, so the truck leaves the crossing the day the cargo arrives.
Who it suits
Cargo to the East Kazakhstan region when it is closer than via Bakhty or Dostyk.
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 Maikapchagai?
When the site is in the east and this route is shorter. We compare it with Bakhty for the specific cargo.
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
Oskemen
Freight from China to Oskemen, turnkey: customs, permits and oversize. The truck leaves the border the day the cargo arrives, and you follow it in the portal.
Bakhty — Baketu
Bakhty — Baketu is a road crossing in the east, opposite Tacheng (Chuguchak). It is convenient for cargo to the Abai and East Kazakhstan regions. How to pass without idle days: slot booked early, documents with the broker before arrival, equipment waiting.
Dostyk — Alashankou
Dostyk — Alashankou is a road crossing in the north-east, next to the rail crossing. For cargo to the centre and north it often beats Khorgos on total time. How to pass without idle days: slot booked early, documents with the broker before arrival, equipment waiting.
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.
Preparing an equipment shipment?
Send drawings and the packing list — we will show what data is missing and come back with a preliminary estimate.