- 21-23 days
- Wuqia to Tehran, direct truck
- 13.6 m
- Curtainsider semitrailer
- 96 CBM
- Maximum volume per truck
- 25 tonnes
- Maximum weight per truck
TIR TRUCK · CHINA → IRAN
TIR truck freight from China hubs to Iran customs
TIR truck services for full truckloads and groupage from China to Iran. Consolidate in Yiwu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Shanghai, with departure via Wuqia or Khorgos and delivery to Tehran West Customs, Aprin Dry Port or Mashhad Customs.
21-23 days Wuqia to Tehran by direct truck.
Allow about 7 additional days for the domestic leg from the China hub to Wuqia.
TIR truck service in four figures
TIR truck options and transit times
Choose a direct truck or transshipment service on the Wuqia route. Check the times for your destination below.
Direct truck: one transload at Bukhara.
Transshipment service: transloads at Osh and Bukhara, with an additional transfer at the Iranian border for some shipments.
| Destination | Direct truck | Transshipment service |
|---|---|---|
| Mashhad | 18-21 days | 24-28 days |
| Tehran | 21-23 days | 26-30 days |
Times start at the Wuqia border crossing. The China domestic leg adds about 7 days separately. These are current operating ranges, subject to border conditions, not a transit-time commitment.
TIR truck routes from China to Iran
- China hub
- Wuqia
- Kyrgyzstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Iran
Transfers: once at Bukhara for direct trucks; Osh and Bukhara for transshipment services, with a further Iranian-border transfer for some shipments.
- China hub
- Khorgos
- Kazakhstan
- Uzbekistan
- Turkmenistan
- Iran
Transit time and transfer arrangements: case by case.
Destination options: Tehran West Customs / Aprin Dry Port / Mashhad Customs.
TIR truck, ocean and air: compare arrival points
Check where each service arrives and where its transit time starts.
| Mode | Transit-time basis | Arrival point |
|---|---|---|
| Direct TIR truck | 21-23 days from Wuqia | Tehran West Customs / Aprin Dry Port |
| Ocean freight | 35-55 days to port | Bandar Abbas |
| Air freight | 5-8 days to airport | Tehran Imam Khomeini Airport cargo terminal |
The ocean and air ranges do not share the truck service's Wuqia starting point and should not be treated as equivalent end-to-end timings.
TIR truck transport in six steps: the Wuqia route
Consolidate in China
Deliver cargo to the Yiwu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Shanghai hub for packing-list and invoice checks and loading arrangements.
Export through Wuqia
Customs checks the cargo, applies the seal and endorses the TIR carnet for export release.
Transit Kyrgyzstan
Transshipment loads make their first transfer at Osh; direct trucks continue through.
Transfer at Bukhara
Direct loads make their single transfer here. Transshipment loads make their second.
Cross Turkmenistan into Iran
Enter through Sarakhs; some shipments make a further transfer at the Iranian border.
Deliver to destination customs
Cargo arrives at Mashhad Customs, Tehran West Customs or Aprin Dry Port. Delivery is to the customs terminal under CPT / DAP terms; the buyer arranges import clearance and pays duties.
TIR trucks and cargo for quotation
The 13.6 m curtainsider semitrailer carries up to 96 CBM and 25 tonnes, with both limits applying to each truck. Full truckload and groupage services are available, with groupage starting at 1 CBM or 100 kg. Any portion above the truck limits is quoted separately.
Send an enquiry for:
- Solar and power equipment: photovoltaic modules, industrial inverters and transformers.
- Industrial machinery: injection-moulding machines, CNC equipment and industrial presses. Include dimensions to confirm loading arrangements.
- Industrial polymers and chemical materials: polymer masterbatch and polyurethane materials. Include the MSDS with your enquiry.
Get a TIR truck quote with three details
- Origin hub: Yiwu / Shenzhen / Guangzhou / Shanghai.
- Destination customs: Tehran West Customs / Aprin Dry Port / Mashhad Customs.
- Cargo details: description, HS code, gross weight in kg and volume in CBM.
We use your cargo and route details to provide transport arrangements and a freight quote.
TIR truck quotation FAQ
Where can I consolidate cargo in China?
Yiwu, Shenzhen, Guangzhou or Shanghai. Specify your origin hub when requesting a quote.
Can I ship less than a full truckload?
Groupage starts at 1 CBM or 100 kg.
Does a direct truck involve a transfer?
On the Wuqia route, a direct load transfers once at Bukhara.
How do I get a transit time for Khorgos?
Send your origin hub, destination customs and cargo details. Transit time and transfer arrangements are confirmed case by case.
What cargo information is needed for a quote?
Description, HS code, gross weight and volume. Add dimensions for machinery and an MSDS for chemical materials.