Frequently asked questions: freight from Europe to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are our main lanes: part loads (groupage) and full trucks by road, plus rail and air. To Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek) we run road, rail, air and multimodal routes; to Tajikistan (Dushanbe) — full loads by road, rail, multimodal and air; to Turkmenistan (Ashgabat) — full truckloads and air freight. We do not carry part loads to Tajikistan or Turkmenistan. Country pages: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.

Road (part loads and full trucks), rail, air and multimodal combinations — we choose the scheme for each cargo type and volume. Rail runs from Europe with transshipment in Lithuania and across the CIS; air freight can be arranged from anywhere in the world.

As a guide, from Vilnius: rail about 12–22 days (Astana 12–18, Almaty 14–20, Tashkent 15–22), road 7–15 days (Astana 7–12, Almaty 8–14, Tashkent 9–15; a full truck is faster than groupage) and air 1–3 days. Exact transit depends on the lane, customs and Incoterms — ask us for a precise estimate on your route.

Yes — part loads (groupage, LTL) are our core specialisation. We collect from one or several suppliers in different EU countries, consolidate the goods at warehouses in Vilnius and ship them as one consignment with one set of documents, so you pay only for the space you use. Every week 3–6 trucks leave Vilnius for Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. We also use warehouse space in Latvia and Poland; the exact receiving address and time are sent once the order is confirmed. More: groupage (LTL), warehousing.

Yes — we operate regular rail and wagon services from Lithuania, Latvia and Poland to Uzbekistan (Tashkent) and back, combined with road for first and last mile.

Usually 24 hours is enough from the moment the cargo is confirmed ready.

From Vilnius, LTL cargo reaches Tashkent in 11–15 days and Samarkand or Fergana in 12–17 days. Full truckload (FTL) takes 9–13 days, rail 15–22 days, air 1–3 days door to door. From Germany, the Netherlands or Italy, including collection, typically 14–21 days.

Every week 3–6 trucks depart from Vilnius to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. Groupage is consolidated at the warehouse in Vilnius and dispatched in regular weekly consolidations, so a pallet does not wait for a full truck.

Yes. INFOBETA accepts groupage from 1 kg or 0.1 m³. You pay only for the space used in the truck, not for the whole vehicle.

Any EU country and the UK. In practice most often Lithuania, Italy, Poland, Germany, Latvia, Austria, Czechia, Belgium, Spain, Sweden and Ireland. Pick-up is usually arranged within 24 hours of confirmed cargo readiness.

It depends on the goods. If the HS code is not in the EU transit-ban annexes or the RU/BY counter-lists, cargo takes the northern route via Belarus or Latvia, Russia and Kazakhstan to the Zhibek Zholy / Gisht Kuprik crossing near Tashkent. If the code is banned, we use the southern route: Türkiye → Georgia → Baku → Turkmenbashi or Aktau → Uzbekistan; it is noticeably longer and the time is calculated individually. The route is decided before loading, not at the border.

Yes — Samarkand, Bukhara, Fergana, Andijan, Navoi, Nukus and other cities. Groupage is distributed from Tashkent; full trucks go directly to the consignee's warehouse.

Air freight: Vilnius / Riga / Warsaw / Frankfurt → Tashkent direct or via Istanbul, 1–3 days door to door. For several pallets where air is too expensive, the fastest overland option is a full truck, 9–13 days from Vilnius.

We handle shipments under all common Incoterms (EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP, DDP and more) and advise the best terms for your cargo and destination.

Yes — we keep you updated at every stage, with one point of contact from booking to delivery.

EU side: commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration (EX), T1 transit, CMR (or rail consignment note / AWB); on request EUR.1 or a certificate of origin from the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce. Uzbek side: the importer's contract registered in the customs system, invoice, and for regulated goods a certificate of conformity (Uzstandard). INFOBETA prepares and checks the complete EU-side set in Lithuania. The HS code check lists the documents for your specific code.

Yes — we carry ADR dangerous goods and out-of-gauge, heavy and project cargo with certified handling and the right equipment.

INFOBETA — in Lithuania or in the exporter's country. T1 is mandatory for transit via Belarus and Russia; we file it together with the export declaration, so you do not need a separate customs broker in the EU. More: customs clearance, T1 or EX-A?

Uzbekistan is not an EAEU member. Overland cargo goes through EAEU transit (Kazakhstan) and then import clearance at the Uzbek border or destination customs. A consignee whose contract, import permits and certificates are ready before the truck arrives saves 2–4 days in Tashkent.

For EU exports the main transport document is the CMR, with customs transit through third countries handled by the T1 procedure. A TIR carnet is a separate carrier instrument for specific legs and is used less often. More in our article “CMR or TIR to Uzbekistan”.

Required when the importer or the contract asks for it (e.g. for tariff preferences). INFOBETA prepares the file and, together with the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Crafts, issues the COO per shipment. Needed: invoice, sales contract and proof of origin.

Issued by the State Plant Service via the VATIS system, standard lead time 5 working days. INFOBETA is registered in the Lithuanian Phytosanitary Register (No. 008763) and files certificates directly, without an intermediary. Needed for coffee, seeds, plant extracts, wooden pallets and other plant-origin goods.

Products of animal origin: cheese (0406), confectionery fats (1517), animal feed (2309) and others. Issued by the Lithuanian State Food and Veterinary Service; INFOBETA arranges it before dispatch. Check your code free at infobeta.eu/hs-check.

Kazakhstan is in the EAEU, so clearance is simpler than for Uzbekistan: invoice, packing list, CMR, EX declaration and T1 on the EU side; import is cleared in Kazakhstan by the consignee. Regulated goods need an EAEU declaration or certificate of conformity (TR CU).

Enter the first 6 digits of the HS code in INFOBETA's free checker — infobeta.eu/hs-check. It cross-checks EU Regulations 765/2006 and 833/2014 (including the transit-ban and export-ban annexes), RU and BY counter-lists, EAEU veterinary and phytosanitary control lists (Decisions 317 and 318) and dual-use items. Result: route open / via Latvia only / Türkiye or air only / end-use documents required.

It does not automatically mean the goods cannot move — the specific annex, route and destination matter. Some codes are banned for export to Russia but allowed in transit to Uzbekistan with a consignee contract and end-user declaration; others are closed on the northern route but move via Türkiye and the Caspian. INFOBETA checks the code before accepting the order and proposes a lawful route.

Under EU regulations, the EU exporter and carrier — not the consignee in Uzbekistan. Checking the code before loading is the shipper's duty; INFOBETA does it for every shipment.

Standard bank transfer. Payment terms are agreed individually and depend on the order value and the history of our cooperation.

A signed contract, confirmed payment terms and the cargo sender's contact.

Groupage is priced per pallet or cubic metre, full trucks per vehicle. Included: EU export formalities, T1, transit via Kazakhstan. Not included: Uzbek import duties and VAT, certification fees, demurrage if the consignee's documents are late. A fixed quote within 24 hours of receiving the packing list and HS codes.

Yes — we also arrange groupage and air freight from other continents, including the USA, via Vilnius. The scheme (air or sea to Europe, then road) and transit time are chosen for the specific cargo.