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Logistics connecting China, Central Asia and Europe

Rail, road and multimodal solutions with terminal handling and end-to-end shipment coordination.

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  • Terminals in China
  • Eurasian network
  • Single point of contact

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Describe the cargo — we will build a solution

Your request goes to the manager for the direction. We do not display an automatic price: cost depends on the route, shipment type and cargo characteristics.

We do not display an automatic price: cost depends on the route, shipment type and cargo characteristics.

Key directions

Three corridors we specialise in

For each direction we match the transport mode and shipment type to the nature of the cargo.

  • RailRoadMultimodal

    China → Kazakhstan and Central Asia

    The core direction of the corridor: a rail leg to hub stations in Kazakhstan and Central Asia, followed by road delivery to the consignee's warehouse.

    Transit nodes
    Border crossings on the China–Kazakhstan border · Hub stations in Kazakhstan · Onward directions to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
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    Departure frequency
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  • RailRoadMultimodal

    China → Russia

    Shipments to Russian consignees through land crossings, with onward delivery to regional warehouses. The scheme is selected for the destination station and the nature of the cargo.

    Transit nodes
    Land border crossings · Transit through Kazakhstan · Hub stations in European Russia and Siberia
    Transit time
    to be confirmedThe value is published once SilkPort Logistics confirms it.
    Departure frequency
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  • RailMultimodalSea

    China → Europe

    The long leg of the corridor with transhipment to European gauge and delivery to terminals in EU countries. A multimodal scheme with a sea or road section is possible.

    Transit nodes
    Transhipment nodes at the gauge change · Transit via Kazakhstan and further west · Terminals in Central and Western Europe
    Transit time
    to be confirmedThe value is published once SilkPort Logistics confirms it.
    Departure frequency
    to be confirmedThe value is published once SilkPort Logistics confirms it.
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Transit nodes are listed for reference and do not imply that the infrastructure shown belongs to SilkPort Logistics.

Services

What we take on

Eight service lines that combine into one scheme for a specific shipment.

All services

  • Rail container freight

    A dedicated container for your cargo on Eurasian rail routes. We handle slot booking, equipment supply and coordination of departure and arrival.

    • Route and destination station selected for the nature of the cargo
    • Train slot booking and container supply for loading
    • Supervision of loading, securing and sealing at the terminal
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  • Rail LCL consolidation

    Shipping consignments that do not fill a container. We receive cargo at the terminal, consolidate it with other shipments and deconsolidate on arrival.

    • Receiving consignments from suppliers and checking against the packing list
    • Weighing, measuring and labelling of packages
    • Storage until the shipment is complete and consignment build-up
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  • China terminal & warehousing

    Our own site in China where suppliers deliver cargo. Receiving, inspection, storage, transhipment and shipment preparation run under our operational control.

    • Receiving cargo from suppliers and checking against the packing list
    • Weighing, measuring, labelling and photo documentation
    • Responsible storage until the shipment is formed
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  • First & last mile trucking

    Road legs at both ends of the route: collection from the supplier in China and delivery from the destination station to the consignee's warehouse.

    • Collection from the supplier within an agreed time window
    • Delivery to the consolidation terminal in China
    • Container collection from the destination station
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  • Customs & documentation support

    Preparation and verification of the shipping document set, coordination with licensed customs representatives and control of filing deadlines.

    • Checking invoice, packing list and contract for consistency
    • Reconciling goods description, weight and package count across documents
    • Preparation of transport documents for the shipment
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  • Container leasing & equipment management

    Selecting the right container type, controlling equipment release and return, and resolving equipment issues in transit.

    • Container type matched to the cargo: standard, high cube, special
    • Technical condition check at equipment release
    • Control of usage periods and return reminders
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  • Multimodal transport

    Rail, road and sea combined in a single scheme when there is no direct route or it is not optimal in time and cost.

    • Route design matched to deadlines and budget
    • Agreement of transhipment points and transfer of responsibility
    • Documentation for every leg of the journey
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  • Shipment control & support

    Status by route stage, access to documents, alerts on deviations and a personal manager who knows your shipment.

    • A personal manager for the whole shipment
    • Status updates at route control points
    • Access to the shipping documents for the consignment
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Terminals in China

The point where cargo comes under our control

Suppliers deliver goods to the terminal, and receiving, inspection, storage and shipment preparation then follow a single procedure.

More about the terminals

How cargo moves

  1. Supplier

    We collect cargo from the supplier's warehouse or receive it delivered to the terminal.

  2. Receiving

    We check package count and weight against the packing list and record packaging condition.

  3. Check and labelling

    We measure and label packages and, where needed, take photos and repack.

  4. Consolidation

    We build the shipment, stow consignments in the container and secure the cargo.

  5. Customs procedures

    We prepare and verify the document set and hand it to a licensed representative.

  6. Departure

    The container is placed on the train, sealed, and the departure is recorded.

  7. Transit

    We track the shipment through route control points and report deviations.

  8. Last mile

    We collect the container from the station and deliver the cargo to the consignee.

Why SilkPort

Five reasons to work with us

Each advantage describes a practical benefit rather than a marketing promise.

  • Physical presence in China

    Our own terminal site means receiving, inspection and cargo preparation are done by our team, not by a contractor with no obligations towards you.

  • One coordinator across the route

    A named manager owns the shipment: they know the cargo, the documents and each party's obligations on every leg.

  • FCL, LCL and multimodal schemes

    We do not force cargo into the only format available: the shipment type is chosen by volume, timing and project budget.

  • Transparent statuses and documents

    Statuses are tied to route control points, documents are available per shipment, and deviations are reported before they become problems.

  • Partner network across the Eurasian corridor

    Operational cooperation with network participants gives access to rail resources and local coordination in the countries along the route.

Partner network

Joint operational work on Eurasian routes

The partnership gives clients access to a developed rail network, terminal resources and local coordination in transit countries.

SilkPort Logistics works in close operational cooperation with YXE / Yiwu-Xinjiang-Europe and other participants of the Eurasian logistics network.

Partner logos and the exact legal status of the cooperation are published only after written confirmation of usage rights.

About the partner network

  • Access to a developed rail network

    Cooperation with Eurasian network participants widens the set of available directions and shipment options.

  • Terminal resources along the route

    Cargo handling at transit nodes is performed by partners who operate in those locations permanently.

  • Local coordination

    Issues on the ground are resolved by teams that know the station, the crossing and local document requirements.

How we work

Six steps from request to cargo release

The sequence is the same for container and consolidated shipments — only the details inside each step change.

  1. Request

    You describe the cargo, origin and destination. We clarify the details that shape the scheme.

  2. Route selection

    We propose scheme options: transport mode, transhipment points, shipment type.

  3. Quote and contract

    Cost, scope of services, responsibilities and timing are fixed in the contract.

  4. Cargo receiving

    We receive the cargo at the terminal, verify completeness and prepare it for departure.

  5. Transport and control

    We run the shipment along the route, report statuses and flag deviations.

  6. Release to consignee

    We arrange collection, delivery to the warehouse and handover of documents.

Industries

Solutions shaped by the cargo

Industry specifics drive packaging, documents and equipment selection.

All industries

Need a route from China? We will build a solution for your cargo

Describe the shipment — a manager will come back with scheme options and a quote.

Requests are processed on business days. The reply goes to the contact you provide.

We do not display an automatic price: cost depends on the route, shipment type and cargo characteristics.