Shipping methods
| Method | When it is chosen | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Truck, consolidated | Small and medium-volume shipments | 10–15 days actual |
| Truck, dedicated | Large volume, when speed matters | Faster than consolidated: cargo does not wait for a departure |
| Rail | Large shipments, when timing is not critical | Priced per route |
| Air | Urgent, lightweight and high-value cargo | Priced per flight |
We accept shipments from 50 kg; it is more cost-effective to consolidate from 150 kg. The 10–15 days shown for consolidated road freight is a transit time rather than a promise from the date the supplier says the goods are ready.
Consolidated cargo or a dedicated truck
In a consolidated shipment your cargo travels with other consignments and you pay only for your own space. It suits small and medium volumes, with a minimum intake of 50 kg. A dedicated truck is usually more cost-effective for a large volume and is noticeably faster because the cargo does not wait for a departure to fill and travels direct. We compare the total shipment cost rather than selecting by a per-kilogram rate alone.
How the road calculation works
Weight and dimensions are recorded at goods receipt. Measured volume is length × width × height, and density is actual weight divided by that measured volume. A calculation volume can include the 1.1 stacking coefficient, but that coefficient is not used as the density divisor.
The Kazakhstan road rate card uses density rows down to 100 kg/m³. Below that threshold the shipment is priced by cubic metres; volumetric weight is not applied on top of those rows. The quote always states whether kilograms or cubic metres are the basis and shows the warehouse measurements used.
Documents and import regime
Kazakhstan is a member of the EAEU, so its import regime and document set differ from the Uzbekistan and Ukraine routes. Cargo and official import are both available. Official import often works out better value on this route because controls have tightened and the price difference no longer automatically offsets the risk of losing a shipment.
An official shipment uses a contract, invoice, packing list and export documents, plus certification where required. The supplier contract and payment can be handled through our Hong Kong company at 1.5–2.2% depending on monthly volume. Under the default model your customs broker files the declaration; you remain the importer and owner of the goods on paper, and the input VAT stays yours. Clearance can be arranged as a separate service.
The shipment from supplier to recipient
Send the product, weight, dimensions and destination city; the quote names its calculation basis.
We need the factory address or a link to the seller on the marketplace and can collect anywhere in China.
Every package is weighed, measured and photographed on the day of receipt.
Consolidated cargo is built into one load; a dedicated truck departs directly.
The assigned manager communicates the route milestones and any changed estimate.
After payment the cargo is released or delivered to the agreed address in Kazakhstan.
Supplier payment is a separate service through our Hong Kong company. It keeps the payment and shipment with one operating contact while retaining separate invoices and responsibilities.