Cross-Border Road Freight: Flexible Reach
We coordinate TIR and dedicated trucking from Xi'an and across China to the CIS, Caucasus, Central Asia, and Europe. Where rail requires strict container minimums and ocean takes weeks, road fills the gap with absolute routing flexibility.
Who Needs Road Freight?
Trucking isn't always the cheapest option, but it is the most flexible. It is the perfect strategic fit for these three scenarios.
Mid-Volume Shippers
Air freight destroys margins, ocean is too slow, and rail demands a full container. Trucking accommodates 1 to 20 CBM at predictable costs with fewer volume constraints — ideal for spare parts, machinery, and mixed cargo.
CIS & Caucasus Bound
Sanctions and routing restrictions have complicated EU-Russia and Caspian trade, but the overland road corridor remains wide open. We handle TIR routing and border paperwork to keep your cargo moving.
Supply Chain Diversifiers
Tired of Red Sea delays and port congestion? The overland trucking routes via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, and Georgia offer a highly resilient alternative to congested southern gateways.
Primary Trucking Routes
From the Caucasus to Russia. We specialize in deep inland destinations.
China → Azerbaijan / Georgia
Our flagship trucking corridor. TIR trucking from Xi'an through Kazakhstan, via Caspian Sea ferry (Aktau → Baku), and onward to Tbilisi. A proven alternative to ocean freight.
- Transit: 18-28 days (depends on ferry)
- FTL and Groupage (LTL) options
- TIR carnets handled by our team
China → Moscow / St. Petersburg
Dedicated trucking via major northern border crossings, or rail-truck multimodal combinations for optimal speed. We partner with vetted local fleets for final distribution.
- Transit time: 14-22 days
- Payment routing support for compliant trade
- DG (Dangerous Goods) accepted on select routes
China → Central Asia & Belarus
Direct trucking services to Minsk, Astana, and Tashkent. We also handle eastbound (return) bookings from Europe and CIS back to China when capacity allows.
- Transit time: 12-25 days
- Cross-border trucking from terminals
- Destination customs clearance coordination
The Middle Corridor (Trans-Caspian)
When northern routes are congested or you need to reach Turkey and the South Caucasus rapidly, the overland Middle Corridor is the answer. We coordinate the full multimodal chain seamlessly.
FTL vs. LTL — Which Fits Your Cargo?
Not sure whether to book an exclusive truck or share space? Here's the breakdown.
Full Truck Load
Best when you fill most of a truck. You get exclusive use, no handling by other consolidators, and minimal damage risk. Curtain-side, box, and reefer trucks available.
- 20ft / 40ft box and curtain-side trucks
- Reefer (refrigerated) trucks on request
- GPS tracking equipped
Truck Groupage (LTL)
Best for 1 to 20 CBM shipments. We consolidate multiple shippers at our Xi'an warehouse into a shared truck. Pay only for the volume and weight you use.
- Minimum 1 CBM / 300kg requirement
- Weekly cut-off at our local Xi'an warehouse
- Adds 3-5 days for consolidation/unpacking
How We Charge
We are logistics coordinators, not asset owners. You pay the market freight rate — we charge separately for our coordination.
Per Truck
A flat fee to handle booking, export customs, border crossing coordination, and destination document follow-up.
Per CBM (+ Freight)
A flat fee per shipment for warehouse receiving, consolidation, documentation, and deconsolidation coordination.
Quoted Upfront
If you need us to coordinate import customs and final-mile delivery, we charge a coordination fee plus actual costs.
The Archer Standard
Absolute transparency in road freight operations.
✓ What We Are
- Logistics Coordinators: A dedicated team with 7 years of hands-on overland logistics experience.
- Your Command Center: Your single point of contact between suppliers, terminals, and border customs.
- Transparent Pricing: Freight cost and coordination fees are listed separately on every quote.
✕ What We Are Not
- A Trucking Company: We don't own the fleet; we coordinate the carriers to find the best route.
- Miracle Workers: We cannot "guarantee" border transit times when peak season hits everyone equally.
- Insurance Underwriters: We arrange cargo insurance for you, but we don't underwrite it.
Ready to Dispatch a Truck?
Let us know your loading city, destination, cargo volume (or truck type), and readiness date. We'll reply with an accurate quote and the next available departure.
Request a Road Quote →Typically quoted within 4 business hours.