Amidst the deepening integration of the Belt and Road Initiative and the development of the Eurasian Economic Corridor, economic and trade cooperation between China and Azerbaijan is ushering in a historic opportunity. As a crucial hub country connecting Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is not only a core node of the "Middle Corridor" initiative but also a vital gateway for Chinese goods entering the Caucasus region and the Turkish market. In recent years, with the comprehensive advancement of cooperative projects between China and Azerbaijan in energy infrastructure, transportation construction, and industrial manufacturing, there has been sustained growth in the demand for transporting oversized and heavy-dimensional goods such as engineering machinery, energy equipment, and industrial modules. Traditional sea freight requires detours through distant sea routes, rail transport faces bottlenecks with multiple transshipments, while air freight is constrained by cost and size limitations. To address this, we have officially launched the "China-Azerbaijan Oversized & Heavy-Dimensional Cargo TIR Trucking Service," dedicated to creating a new, efficient, reliable, and professional overland transport channel, injecting strong logistical momentum into China-Azerbaijan economic and trade cooperation.
The deepening of strategic cooperation between China and Azerbaijan has created vast space for the operation of this dedicated service. Strategically located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Azerbaijan is actively advancing the construction of the "Trans-Caspian International Transport Route," with continuous improvements to infrastructure such as the Baku Port and the Alat Free Trade Zone. China is an important trading partner for Azerbaijan, and trade exchanges between the two countries in areas like oil and gas equipment, power facilities, and construction materials machinery are becoming increasingly close. Particularly, major Chinese-involved projects in Azerbaijan, such as photovoltaic power stations, chemical industrial parks, and railway upgrades, have generated substantial demand for the transportation of special cargo. The launch of this service is precisely tailored to accurately meet these project logistics needs, providing safe and efficient door-to-door cross-border transport solutions for enterprises in both countries.
The core advantage of this service lies in leveraging the TIR system to achieve efficient end-to-end customs clearance and direct two-way transit. The TIR (Transports Internationaux Routiers) Convention, serving as a "green channel" for global cross-border logistics, allows certified vehicles, once sealed by customs at the point of departure, to travel through all contracting states until reaching the destination in Azerbaijan without the need for repeated unpacking and inspection en route. This "single document" model reduces border waiting times by over 70%, significantly enhancing transport efficiency. Our fleet departs regularly every week, traveling directly from industrial clusters in East and North China to major economic centers in Azerbaijan like Baku and Ganja, while also handling return cargo, forming a stable, two-way circular logistics channel that provides customers with predictable and plannable supply chain assurance.
At the two strategic ports of Alashankou and Khorgos in Xinjiang, we have established a complete self-operated system. These are not merely geographical passages but core pillars supporting our service capabilities. We have a professional in-house customs clearance team proficient in the customs regulations of China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and multiple other countries. They can handle complex cross-border clearance documentation for customers, ensuring goods pass through key nodes swiftly. We possess extensive practical experience, especially in dealing with special procedures such as specific approvals for oversized cargo and temporary import/export permits.
Our invested and constructed 100,000-square-meter modern warehousing base has become a crucial logistics hub along the Eurasian corridor. Equipped with standardized docks, professional loading/unloading equipment, and 24/7 monitoring systems, this base not only provides general cargo storage but also features specialized areas for special cargo, temperature-controlled storage, and customs-bonded warehouses. Goods can be consolidated, deconsolidated, repackaged, reinforced, relabeled, and pre-processed for customs here, enabling flexible supply chain management and inventory optimization. For large project cargo, we also offer value-added services such as temporary storage and pre-acceptance inspections, helping customers flexibly adapt to project schedule changes.
We provide comprehensive double customs clearance services covering both the origin and destination. Considering the characteristics of the Azerbaijani market, we are particularly familiar with its GOST certification requirements, commodity labeling regulations, and tax policies, enabling us to provide customers with compliant import clearance solutions. Whether for general trade goods or temporary import project equipment, we can assist in completing the full set of document preparation, tax calculation and payment, and customs communication, ensuring smooth clearance. Customers need only provide basic documentation to enjoy one-stop service from the Chinese factory to the project site in Azerbaijan.
We have achieved regularized operations with 7 weekly departures, establishing a stable transport schedule system. Fixed schedules allow customers to plan shipments as they would with regular flights, avoiding the uncertainty associated with waiting for cargo consolidation. Each departure is equipped withGPS tracking and temperature/humidity sensors. Customers can view real-time cargo location and environmental data through a dedicated platform. For high-value oversized cargo, we also offer specialized insurance services and the option of engineer maximizing cargo safety.
In the field of oversized and heavy-dimensional cargo transportation, we possess mature technical solutions. For special cargo such as wind power equipment, petrochemical modules, and bridge components, we are equipped with various types of hydraulic axle trailers, extendable lowbed trailers, and multi-axle steering trailers, capable of handling single items up to 5 meters wide, 4.8 meters high, and weighing up to 200 tons. Each project undergoes preliminary route surveys by a professional team to obtain special transit permits from relevant countries along the route and to develop detailed transport plans and contingency plans. Our lashing teams hold international certifications and use computer simulations to calculate lashing schemes, ensuring transport safety.
From Chinese manufacturing bases to project sites along the Caspian coast, this transport corridor is becoming a physical link connecting China and Azerbaijan. We have witnessed numerous Chinese-manufactured power generation equipment being transported to power plant projects in Azerbaijan and have also facilitated the delivery of Azerbaijan's high-quality chemical products to the Chinese market. In 2023, we successfully transported a batch of transformer equipment measuring 4.5 meters in width to a Baku substation, completing the journey in just 18 days, saving nearly two weeks compared to traditional transport methods. Such cases are continually accumulating, serving as the best testament to the service capabilities of this dedicated route.
As the "Trans-Caspian International Transport Route" becomes increasingly active, economic and trade exchanges between China and Azerbaijan are bound to grow closer. We will continue to optimize port operational procedures, expand our service network in the Caucasus region, explore in-depth cooperation with Caspian Sea ferry companies, and provide customers with more comprehensive intermodal transport solutions. Future plans include launching specialized services for and precision instruments to meet evolving market demands.
Choosing our dedicated service means selecting a professional partner who understands Chinese manufacturing, the Central Asian market, and project logistics. We not only provide transport services but also offer supply chain optimization advice, helping customers analyze transport cost structures, plan optimal logistics routes, and manage cross-border trade risks. For long-term cooperative clients, we can also provide customized reporting services and quarterly logistics analysis, becoming an important extension of our clients' supply chain systems.
Let us use our professional capabilities to build a smooth bridge for China-Azerbaijan trade. Whether you are transporting heavy equipment to the shores of the Caspian Sea or introducing distinctive goods from the Caucasus region to the Chinese market, we will provide solid support for your cross-border trade with our, professional operational teams, and stable schedule guarantees. We look forward to collaborating with you to jointly explore the boundless business opportunities along the southern corridor of the Eurasian continent.