Transportation via TMTM route
The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TMTM) is a strategically important logistics corridor connecting China, Kazakhstan, the Caucasus countries and Europe. KTZ Express is one of the key participants in the TMTM consortium and provides a full range of logistics solutions in this direction: from consolidation and multimodal delivery to cargo tracking and processing.
What is TMTM?
TMTM (Middle Corridor) is an international route alternative to the sea route through the Suez Canal. It includes overland delivery across China and Kazakhstan, ferry crossing the Caspian Sea, and then continuation through Azerbaijan, Georgia and Turkey to Eastern and Central European countries. This route is increasingly used as a faster and more flexible way to deliver goods between East and West.
advantages
Reduced delivery times
The TMTM route is 2 times shorter than routes from China to Europe — from 15 to 20 days
Multimodality
Flexible combination of rail, sea, road and ferry transport.
Reliability
Full control over cargo movement, real-time tracking, single point of coordination.
Versatility
We accept containers for different types of cargo — from industrial equipment to food products and electronics.
Professional support
KTZ Express is an official member of the International Trans-Caspian Transport Consortium (ITTC)
Route geography
Main logistics hubs of TMTM:
China: Xi'an, Lianyungang, Urumqi
Azerbaijan: Baku, Alat
Kazakhstan: Dostyk, Khorgos, Aktau
Georgia: Tbilisi, Poti, Batumi
Caspian region: Kuryk (Kazakhstan) + Alat (Azerbaijan) — ferry crossing
Turkey and Europe: Istanbul, Burgas, Budapest, Warsaw
How transportations are organized
- Analysis of client requirements and selection of optimal delivery scheme
- Consolidation and customs clearance
- Rail delivery within Kazakhstan and China
- Crossing the Caspian Sea
- Road or rail continuation to the Caucasus and European countries
- Route completion at the recipient's terminal with reporting and support
What cargo is transported via TMTM
Industrial equipment and components
Electronics and household appliances
Consumer goods
Agricultural products and food cargo
Container shipments (FCL and LCL)
What cargo is transported via TMTM
KTZ Express coordinates transportation in cooperation with leading companies from Azerbaijan, Turkey, China and EU countries. Through partnerships with the ports of Alat, Poti and Aktau, as well as railway operators, end-to-end logistics is ensured across all sections.
Why choose us
12+ years of experience in international logistics
Own terminals and partner network at all key route points
Direct contracts with shipping lines and railways
High standards of safety and accuracy
24/7 support and personal manager
Get a custom solution
Our team will help you organize delivery via the TMTM route, taking into account the type of cargo, deadlines and budget. We offer flexible terms, integration into your supply chain and full support at every stage of logistics.