China Rail Freight to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia & Europe

Global Railway Network: Connecting China to Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia & Europe

At WideSafe International Logistics, we specialize in professional China rail freight and China-Europe Railway Express solutions based on the strategic hub of Xi'an International Inland Port. We provide reliable FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load / groupage / consolidation) services, plus SOC/COC options, connecting China with Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Russia, CIS countries and Europe.

Our network integrates rail, trucking, warehousing, customs clearance and terminal distribution to create efficient door-to-door supply chain solutions for global importers, exporters, traders and industrial clients.

Core Railway Coverage

RegionMain Destinations
Azerbaijan & Caucasus Baku (Bakı), Alat Port, Ganja, Tbilisi, Poti, Batumi, Ankara, Istanbul Halkali, Izmir, Mersin; via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR / Middle Corridor) and the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway
Turkmenistan Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi, Turkmenabat, Mary, Dashoguz, Balkanabat; Akayla (station code 877000) and Sarakhs (also spelled Serakhs, station code 000926) border stations; China–Kazakhstan–Turkmenistan rail corridor via the Khorgos and Alashankou gateways
European Union Germany (Duisburg, Hamburg, Mannheim, Munich, Leipzig), Poland (Małaszewicze, Warsaw, Łódź), Hungary (Budapest BILK intermodal terminal), Czechia / Czech Republic (Prague, Lovosice), Italy (Milan, Verona), Belgium (Antwerp), Netherlands (Tilburg, Rotterdam), Austria (Vienna), Spain (Madrid, Barcelona), France (Lyon), Sweden (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö), Norway (Oslo), Finland (Helsinki)
Central Asia Almaty, Tashkent, Kostanay, Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and regional inland stations via Alashankou & Khorgos gateways
Russia & CIS Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Selyatino, Vorsino, Bely Rast, Elektrougli, Shushary, Belarus transit routes, Manzhouli, Zabaikalsk, Erenhot & Khorgos export corridors
Southeast Asia Vietnam cross-border railway solutions via Pingxiang gateway

Our Railway Service Advantages

  • Xi'an block-train resources: Direct access to China-Europe Railway Express (China Railway Express) public, scheduled and customized block trains, plus Trans-Caspian / TITR / Middle Corridor options.
  • FCL and LCL options: Full Container Load and Less than Container Load (groupage / consolidation), including 40HQ, 45HQ, reefer, SOC and COC.
  • Overseas agency network: Stable partners for customs clearance, warehousing, stuffing/unstuffing, trucking and last-mile delivery.
  • Door-to-door multimodal solutions: Origin pickup, export clearance, rail booking, destination clearance and final delivery.
  • Cargo visibility: GPS tracking and milestone updates from China departure to overseas delivery.

Specialized Cargo Handling

WideSafe supports transportation planning for machinery, industrial equipment, construction materials, automotive parts, project cargo, chemicals (subject to confirmation), and cross-border trade cargoes.

Rail Freight Destinations, Transit Times and Border Stations

Azerbaijan — Baku (Bakı) and Alat Port

For Azerbaijan we operate rail freight from Xi'an to Baku (Bakı) via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor, with Caspian Sea transshipment at Alat Port. Transit time to Baku and Alat Port is 17 to 19 days station to station, with onward connections to Georgia and Turkey via the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway.

Turkmenistan — Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi and the Akayla 877000 / Sarakhs 000926 border stations

We run rail freight from China to Turkmenistan, serving Ashgabat, Turkmenbashi, Turkmenabat, Mary, Dashoguz and Balkanabat, with transit times of 12 to 16 days to Ashgabat and 14 to 18 days to Turkmenbashi station to station. Our Turkmenistan corridor is served through the two southern border rail stations on the Turkmenistan network: Akayla (station code 877000) and Sarakhs (also spelled Serakhs, station code 000926).

Russia — Moscow and Saint Petersburg

Our Russia service is the fastest in our network: 12 to 16 days station to station to Moscow and Saint Petersburg, compared with 18 to 25 days to Western Europe. We route via the Manzhouli, Zabaikalsk, Erenhot and Khorgos gateways, with destination terminals at Vorsino, Bely Rast, Selyatino, Elektrougli and Shushary.

Europe — Poland, Germany, Czechia, Hungary and Italy

For European importers we serve Poland (Małaszewicze border crossing, Warsaw, Łódź), Germany (Duisburg, Hamburg, Mannheim, Munich, Leipzig), Czechia (Prague, Lovosice), Hungary (Budapest BILK intermodal terminal) and Italy (Milan, Verona). Transit time is 16 to 20 days to Poland, 17 to 20 days to Germany, 18 to 25 days to Czechia and Hungary, and 22 to 28 days to Italy, station to station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which route does your China to Azerbaijan rail service use?

We route containers from Xi'an via the Khorgos or Alashankou gateway through Kazakhstan to the Caspian Sea, with transshipment at Alat Port in Azerbaijan, using the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), also known as the Middle Corridor.

How long does rail freight from China to Baku take?

Rail freight from Xi'an to Baku (Bakı) and Alat Port takes 17 to 19 days station to station, with onward connections to Georgia and Turkey via the Baku–Tbilisi–Kars railway.

How does rail freight from China to Turkmenistan work?

Containers depart from Xi'an by block train via the Khorgos or Alashankou gateway through Kazakhstan to Turkmenistan, reaching Ashgabat in 12 to 16 days and Turkmenbashi in 14 to 18 days station to station. Both FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load, groupage) options are available.

What are the Akayla 877000 and Sarakhs 000926 border stations?

Akayla (station code 877000) and Sarakhs (also spelled Serakhs, station code 000926) are the two southern border rail stations on the Turkmenistan network. Shippers moving containers on southbound Central Asian routes quote these two stations directly, and WideSafe handles booking, transshipment and documentation for both.