Sea freight to Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is landlocked, so sea freight is always multimodal: sea plus road or rail. Heavy cargo and containers from Dubai go this way, 25–40 days.
- Route
- Jebel Ali → Iran or Caspian → Kazakhstan
- Transit
- 25–40 days to Almaty
- 40ft container
- quoted for the route and cargo
- Groupage
- price on request
- From China and Hong Kong
- road or rail via Khorgos and Dostyk
Routes from Dubai
Cargo leaves Jebel Ali port. From there, two main options: via an Iranian port and then by road through Iran and Turkmenistan or Uzbekistan, or across the Caspian Sea to Aktau port. We choose based on the cargo, the deadline and the current situation at the borders.
What goes by sea
Sea freight is for goods too heavy or bulky to send by air at a reasonable cost.
- equipment and spare parts in bulk
- tyres, oils, car chemicals
- appliances, furniture, plumbing
- shelf-stable food products
What the price is made of
The cost is made up of ocean freight, port handling, the road or rail leg and border fees. The total depends on the route, container type, season and hazard class; oils and chemicals follow separate rules.
FAQ
How long does sea freight from Dubai take?
25–40 days to Almaty including the sea and land legs.
How much is a container from Dubai?
The total combines freight, port handling, the road leg and fees, and routing via Iran or the Caspian changes it. A manager works it out for your cargo and container type.
Can I ship less than a full container?
Yes, as groupage, price on request.
What documents are needed?
Invoice, packing list, a bill of lading for the sea leg and transport documents for the land leg.
Is sea cheaper than air?
Per kilogram, yes, for heavy and bulky shipments. Transit: sea 25–40 days, air from Dubai 3–5 days.