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Turkmenistan to China Rail Freight Corridor

Kilif / Serakhs / Garabogaz (Turkmenistan) → Dostyk / Khorgos Border Stations (Inbound to PRC)
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Direct bulk rail transit for potassium chloride, urea, sulfur, and industrial lots via Serakhs/Kilif to Dostyk and Khorgos border crossings.

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Technical & Operational Parameters

Transit Lead Time14–18 days

Estimated dispatch to border

Transport ModesHeavy Bulk Rail · Covered Wagons · Container Shuttles

Multimodal infrastructure

Origin Station / HubKilif / Serakhs / Garabogaz (Turkmenistan)

Loading point

Border HandoverDostyk / Khorgos Border Stations (Inbound to PRC)

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Corridor Capabilities

Direct coordination with Turkmen Railways (Türkmendemirýollary) and KTZWheelset exchange and cross-border gauge transfer at Dostyk / KhorgosWagon tracking and daily operations reporting from Tashkent dispatch deskAvailable on FCA origin loading station or CPT Chinese border terms

Supported Commodities

Potassium Chloride (KCl 60%)Granular Urea (N 46%)Granular SulfurBase Oils in ISO tanks

FAQ & Transit Guidelines

Frequently Asked Questions

How is track gauge transition handled at the Chinese border?

CIS broad gauge (1520 mm) is transitioned to standard Chinese gauge (1435 mm) at Dostyk or Khorgos terminals via bogie exchange or direct crane container/hopper transshipment.

What is the typical train lot size for fertilizer shipments?

Shipments typically move in block trains or grouped wagon consignments from 1,000 MT up to 5,000 MT per lot.