International cargo transportation services
UTLC ERA JSC provides a package of transportation and logistics services to transfer (Shipper Owned Container —
SOC
) by regular container unit trains in the East-West International Transport Corridor.
SOC – the container is owned or provided by the consignor
Transit
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Routes via Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus through the border crossings:
Dostyk/Altynkol - Brest/Svisloch/Bruzgi/Kaliningrad
Dostyk/Altynkol - Brest/Svisloch/Bruzgi/Kaliningrad
Import
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Cargo traffic to Russia and Belarus from China through the border crossings: Dostyk/Altynkol
Export
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Cargo railway transportation from the EU, Russia and Belarus bound for Central Asia and China via Dostyk/Altynkol border crossing points
UTLC ERA transportation and logistics services include:
- Rail tariff for Kazakhstan, Russian and Belarusian Railways
- Break-of-gauge handling operations on the EAEU territory
- Provision of a fitting platform
Rail tariff for Kazakhstan, Russian and Belarusian Railways
The rate system including accepted fees for freight transportation and infrastructure services, along with the procedures for their calculation
Break-of-gauge handling operations on the EAEU territory
Container moving operations from platform to platform designed for transportation on rail gauge of different width at border terminals
Provision of a fitting platform
Providing the client with a fitting platform for container transportation as part of a container block train
- Cargo customs inspection fees
- Customs handling services in compliance with the EAEU customs law
- Cargo convoy charges
Cargo customs inspection fees
Mandatory payment for customs operations
Customs handling services in compliance with the EAEU customs law
The set of the customes procedures required for lawfull border trasfer of goods and cargo
Cargo convoy charges
The shift method of cargo convoy involves changing the personnel (attendants) of the departmental security service along the route
Container allocation and supply are
not included in the rate as UTLC ERA does not provide containers.
Standard contract forms
and TLS rates
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ImportFor inquiries regarding cooperation on organizing container rail transportation in the China‑Russia/Belarus direction, please contact us by email: sales@utlc.com
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ExportPlease send a request for rate calculation of transportation towards China and Central Asia countries by e-mail to export@utlc.com
Frequently Asked Questions
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Within which documents are railway transportation services carried out by UTLC ERA?
The transportation of goods is carried out under the Agreement on International Railway Goods Communication (SMGS).
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What is the minimum number of containers per application?
A standard application requires a minimum of 41 forty-foot containers. Smaller shipments are dispatched through partners.
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What is included in the freight rate?
The railway tariff, escort fees, customs clearance services, customs inspection fees, provision of platforms, and loading/unloading operations during gauge changes.
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How to calculate the cost of transportation?
To calculate the cost, you need to send a request to sales@utlc.com (for transit and import) or export@utlc.com (for export).
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Is it possible to change the contract currency?
Yes, it is necessary to conclude a new contract or sign an addendum.
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And will you give a discount?
Prices are the same for all clients, but terms can be revised based on market conditions and feedback.
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Does UTLC ERA provide cargo customs clearance services?
Yes, at the Altynkol/Dostyk stations for the customs transit procedure. Clearance is not performed at the destination stations.
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What is a train on a through schedule and what is its difference?
It is a train that runs according to an agreed schedule without deviations. In 2024, 475 such trains were dispatched.
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If a container was uncoupled, how is its dispatch organized?
After the issues are resolved, the container is attached to the nearest train with the same destination, taking into account the permissible train length.