A niche corridor where few forwarders operate
Turkmenistan is one of the least-served destinations on the China rail network — most forwarders stop at Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan. WideSafe handles China to Turkmenistan rail freight end to end: block trains exit China at Khorgos, transit Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan, and deliver to the Turkmen border stations of Sarahs (station code 000926) and Aqala (station code 877000), where cargo is transshipped to Turkmen wagons for final delivery.
Routes and stations
| Departure station | Destination station | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Xi'an | Sarahs | Regular block train departures |
| Chengdu | Sarahs | Dedicated train launched in 2026 |
| Zhengzhou | Sarahs | On scheduled trains |
| Wuhan | Sarahs | On scheduled trains |
| Urumqi | Sarahs | Shortest haul — origin in Xinjiang |
| Xi'an / Chengdu / Zhengzhou / Wuhan / Urumqi | Aqala | Balkan region; Henan train to Aqala launched 2026 |
Service scope
- FCL 20ft / 40ft / 40HQ block train space from all five departure stations.
- LCL consolidation from our self-owned CFS at Xi'an International Port for smaller lots.
- Origin export declaration (0110) with in-house brokers; transit documents through Kazakhstan / Uzbekistan.
- Destination handling: transshipment at Sarahs / Aqala, import clearance and delivery to Ashgabat, Türkmabat, Mary and other cities.
- DDP and DAP terms available; transit time quoted per train schedule at booking.
Turkmenistan imports require careful commodity pre-check — share your cargo list early so our destination office can confirm acceptance before booking.
Frequently asked questions
Which Chinese cities ship block trains to Turkmenistan?
Xi'an, Chengdu, Zhengzhou, Wuhan and Urumqi. From any other Chinese city we collect your cargo by truck and consolidate it at the nearest hub, most often our own warehouse at Xi'an International Port.
Where do containers enter Turkmenistan?
Containers transit Kazakhstan or Uzbekistan and are delivered to the Turkmen border stations of Sarahs (station code 000926) and Aqala (station code 877000), where they are transshipped to Turkmen wagons for final delivery.
How much does rail freight from China to Turkmenistan cost?
Rates depend on commodity, volume and the current train schedule. Send us your cargo details (commodity, CBM, weight, origin city and destination) and we will quote the next available departure.