Container shipping to Kazakhstan
A container suits shipments from 15 m³, or cargo that must not be mixed with other goods. From Dubai, containers go by sea and road; from China, by rail.
- 20ft
- about 33 m³, up to 25 t
- 40ft
- about 67 m³; 40HC about 76 m³
- From Dubai
- sea + road 25–40 days, price on request
- From China
- rail 18–30 days, price on request
- Pricing
- per container, final price confirmed by a manager
20ft or 40ft
A 20ft container suits heavy cargo such as metal, tiles and machinery, where weight runs out before space does. A 40ft or 40HC suits bulky goods such as furniture, appliances and boxed products.
How we arrange it
How a container from Dubai or China is handled:
- we choose a shipping line or rail operator and book the container
- we arrange loading at the supplier or the shipper's warehouse
- we prepare the bill of lading or SMGS and export documents
- we track the container and tell you where it is
- we deliver the container to the consignee's warehouse
What the quote covers
Route and origin port or station, container type, season, cargo weight and hazard class. Empty container return, waiting time at unloading and port storage if cargo is delayed are charged separately; we list these in the quote up front.
Unloading at your warehouse
The container is delivered to your warehouse. Unloading on your side needs to be arranged in advance: time, equipment and truck access.
FAQ
How much is a 40ft container from Dubai?
The total to Almaty depends on the route, season, cargo weight and whether you need a 40 or 40HC. Send a description of the shipment and a manager will calculate the cost.
How much fits in a 20ft and a 40ft?
20ft about 33 m³, 40ft about 67 m³, 40HC about 76 m³. Usable space is less once packed.
At what volume does a container make sense?
Usually from 15 m³. Smaller shipments go as groupage.
Do containers from China go by sea?
Usually not. They go by rail via Dostyk or Altynkol in 18–30 days.
What is a 40HC?
A high-cube 40ft container, 30 cm taller than standard, about 76 m³. Good for light, bulky cargo.