Improving the efficiency of transport from China to Uzbekistan
Key Solutions and Latest Developments for Enhancing Transportation Efficiency from China to Uzbekistan:
1. Preferred Intermodal Transport Solution
Route Optimisation: Goods are transported by rail to Kashgar North Station in Xinjiang, then transferred to road transport via the Irkeshtam Port of Entry, crossing Kyrgyzstan directly to Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Core Advantages:
The entire journey takes only 10-12 days, saving approximately 5 days compared to pure rail transport;
Costs are reduced by nearly 30%, supporting ‘single-document clearance’ and eliminating the need for duplicate declarations;
The Hubei-Tashkent freight train has achieved seamless integration between rail and road transport, enabling goods to be transported as soon as they arrive.
2. Accelerating logistics via the China-Uzbekistan joint venture logistics platform
UTK International Logistics Company (a China-Uzbekistan joint venture) was launched in Urumqi in July 2025, specialising in multimodal transport along the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan route:
Integrating cargo consolidation resources to secure Chinese transport subsidies;
Establishing a cargo collection centre in Lanzhou to optimise cross-border logistics connectivity;
Future plans include developing the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway line to strengthen regional hub functions.
3. Building an intelligent cross-border logistics system
E-commerce logistics upgrade:
Establishing an overseas warehouse in Tashkent (first phase: 1,000 square metres), equipped with intelligent sorting lines and 500 logistics vehicles, to reduce last-mile delivery times;
Deploying over 40 distribution centres in Uzbekistan to enhance ‘last-mile’ efficiency.
4. Emergency goods transported via international road freight
Kashgar to Tashkent via the Irkeshtam border crossing, with the entire journey taking 5-7 days;
Suitable for small batches, oversized items, or emergency goods (such as building materials), requiring a reliable logistics provider that offers customs clearance services.
5. Future key infrastructure: China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan Railway
Scheduled to commence construction in July 2025, with a construction period of 6 years;
Upon completion, it will connect Kashgar directly to Andijan, further reducing freight time by 7-8 days.
Operational recommendations
Bulk goods: Prioritise rail-road intermodal transport to balance delivery time and cost;
E-commerce goods: Integrate into overseas warehouse systems and utilise localised distribution networks;
Urgent needs: Direct road transport + pre-approved customs clearance documents (commercial invoices, packing lists, etc.).
Currently, China and Uzbekistan are accelerating regional logistics integration through joint ventures, intelligent infrastructure, and multimodal transport models. Businesses can flexibly select transport routes based on cargo characteristics to maximise transport efficiency.
