Freight between Lithuania, Europe and Kazakhstan
FTL and groupage by road, rail, air & multimodal
INFOBETA moves full loads and partial loads (LTL) to and from Kazakhstan by road, rail, air (avia) and multimodal transport. Through consolidation in Vilnius we connect Almaty and the whole of Kazakhstan with Europe and the United Kingdom — with customs clearance, warehousing and one point of contact end to end.
Freight from Lithuania to Kazakhstan — key facts
| Departures | 3–6 trucks a week from Vilnius to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan; groupage to Almaty and Astana consolidated weekly |
| Vilnius → Almaty | groupage 10–14 days · full truck 8–12 · rail 14–20 · air 1–3 |
| Vilnius → Astana | groupage 9–12 days · full truck 7–10 · rail 12–18 · air 1–3 |
| Minimum shipment | 1 kg or 0.1 m³ — a pallet leaves without waiting for a full truck |
| Customs | Kazakhstan is in the EAEU: after the EAEU external border the cargo goes to the consignee without a second customs stop |
| Documents on the EU side | EX-A, T1, CMR, packing list; certificate of origin on request — prepared in Lithuania |
| Route | every HS code is checked against EU sanctions before loading; restricted goods go via Türkiye and the Caspian — free HS check |
| Reply and quote | we reply within one business day (Mon–Fri 08:00–17:00); fixed quote within 24 hours of receiving the packing list and HS codes |
Full loads, partial loads (LTL) and air (avia) freight on the Kazakhstan route, with groupage consolidation through consolidation in Vilnius.
Full loads (FTL) · part loads (LTL) · road · rail · air (avia) · multimodal — both ways on every route below.
Featured rail route — to & from Kazakhstan
Lithuania (Vilnius), Latvia (Riga), Poland (Warsaw)
Baltic gateway
Lithuania (Vilnius)
Kazakhstan ⇄ Europe and the UK
Germany (Hamburg), France (Paris), Spain (Madrid), Italy (Milan), Netherlands (Rotterdam), Belgium (Antwerp), Poland (Warsaw), Latvia (Riga), Czechia (Prague), Sweden (Stockholm), Denmark (Copenhagen), Finland (Helsinki), Norway (Oslo), United Kingdom (London)
What we handle to and from Kazakhstan
- Partial loads & groupage (LTL) — our core lanes: Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan
- Road freight — full truck loads (FTL)
- Rail freight — rail freight from Lithuania, Latvia, Poland to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and the wider region and back
- Air freight (avia) — for time-critical cargo
- Sea & multimodal combined routes
- Customs clearance, documents & T1 transit
- Warehousing, consolidation & distribution
- Project, oversized & dangerous goods (ADR)
How cargo reaches Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is Central Asia's most direct lane from the Baltics — and the one where partial loads make the most sense.
From Vilnius through Latvia or via Belarus and Russia — depending on what the goods are allowed to transit — to the Kazakh border crossings (Petukhovo–Zhana Zhol, Troitsk–Kairak, Sagarchin–Zhaisan) and on to Astana, Almaty, Shymkent or Aktobe.
Regular departures from Vilnius to Almaty and Astana, consolidated with Uzbekistan-bound cargo — a pallet leaves without waiting for a full truck. From 1 kg or 0.1 m³.
Container and wagon shipments from Lithuanian and Polish terminals to Almaty, Astana and Dostyk. Best for heavy, regular volumes.
Vilnius / Riga / Warsaw → Almaty or Astana, 1–3 days.
For goods barred from Belarus and Russia: Turkey → Georgia → Baku → Aktau. Longer, but sanction-safe.
Transit times
| Mode | Vilnius → Almaty | Vilnius → Astana |
|---|---|---|
| Road FTL | 8–12 days | 7–10 days |
| Groupage LTL | 10–14 days | 9–12 days |
| Rail | 14–20 days | 12–18 days |
| Air | 1–3 days | 1–3 days |
Kazakhstan is in the Eurasian Economic Union: once the cargo clears the EAEU external border it moves to the Kazakh consignee without a second customs stop — one of the reasons this lane is faster than Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan.
Documents for Kazakhstan
EU side: EX-A export declaration, T1 transit, CMR, packing list, EUR.1 or certificate of origin on request. Kazakh side: the importer's contract, an invoice in EAEU format, and for regulated goods the EAEU conformity declaration or certificate (TR CU). Veterinary and phytosanitary certificates per EAEU Decisions 317 and 318 — check your HS code on our site. Dual-use and sanctioned goods are screened before we accept the booking.
Pricing: what a quote includes
Groupage is priced per pallet or per cubic metre, full trucks per vehicle. Included: EU export formalities and T1. Not included: Kazakh import VAT and duties, EAEU certification. Fixed quote within 24 hours of receiving the packing list and HS codes.
Why INFOBETA on the Kazakhstan lane
Every week 3–6 trucks leave Vilnius for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. These two lanes are our core partial-load specialisation: warehouses in Vilnius, our own consolidation and paperwork — you pay only for the space you use. Operating since 2008. One coordinator from booking to delivery, in Lithuanian, English or Russian.
Sending cargo from Lithuania: what you need to know
You bring the cargo to the warehouse in Vilnius; the exact address is sent once the order is confirmed. If you need collection from your address, give it in the enquiry and we will tell you whether we can arrange it.
INFOBETA lodges the EX-A export declaration in Lithuania. When the goods leave the EU, the IE599 exit confirmation is issued — exporters keep it as evidence for invoicing the export with 0% VAT. EX-A and IE599 step by step.
Certificate of origin from the Vilnius Chamber of Commerce; veterinary and phytosanitary certificates are issued in Lithuania before departure (INFOBETA is in the Lithuanian Phytosanitary Register, No. 008763).
Packing list (weight, dimensions, number of pallets), HS codes, the loading address in Lithuania and the delivery address. You receive a fixed quote within 24 hours.
Kazakhstan freight — common questions
Do you carry partial loads (groupage / LTL) to and from Kazakhstan?
Yes — partial loads are a core strength. We consolidate groupage through consolidation in Lithuania; partial loads to Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan are our core specialisation.
Which cities in Kazakhstan do you deliver to?
We deliver across Kazakhstan — including Almaty, Astana, Aktau, Pavlodar — and to other cities on request, both import and export.
Can goods to Kazakhstan transit through Belarus and Russia?
Kazakhstan is usually reached via Russia, so sanctions screening matters. Use our free HS code check: it shows whether the Belarus route is open or the cargo must go via the Caspian.
How often do groupage trucks leave for Kazakhstan?
Regularly, every week, from Vilnius to Almaty and Astana, consolidated with Uzbekistan cargo. Ask for the next departure date when you book.
Where is import clearance for Kazakhstan done?
As an EAEU member, import clearance can be done at the EAEU external border or at the destination customs post; we advise which is faster for your goods.
How long does cargo take from Lithuania to Almaty and Astana?
From Vilnius: groupage 10–14 days to Almaty and 9–12 days to Astana; full truck 8–12 and 7–10 days; rail 14–20 and 12–18 days; air 1–3 days.
Where do I deliver the cargo in Lithuania?
To the warehouse in Vilnius — the exact address is sent once the order is confirmed. We do not collect in every Lithuanian city; if you need collection, give the address in the enquiry and we will tell you whether it can be arranged.
See also
Groupage Europe → Uzbekistan · Groupage Europe → Kazakhstan · From Germany to Uzbekistan · From Italy to Uzbekistan · Freight Uzbekistan · Free HS code check · Deutschland → Kasachstan (DE) · From Poland · From Latvia · From Belgium · From France · From Spain · From the Netherlands · From Czechia · From Austria · From Sweden · From Denmark · From Finland · From Italy to Kazakhstan · From Poland to Kazakhstan · All freight routes
Worth reading
T1 vs EX-A: which document you need · Three routes to Central Asia compared · Phytosanitary certificate in Lithuania