International road freight to Tajikistan: flexibility, coverage & control

In the rapidly expanding world of global trade, international road freight remains a crucial component, offering businesses flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Particularly for landlocked countries such as Tajikistan, road transport serves as a vital link, connecting local businesses with the global economy.
Makhfirat Nematulloeva, Coordinator of Road and Multimodal Transport at Dunyo Cargo, shares insights into the significance of road freight in Tajikistan.

Road transport is a cornerstone of logistics operations, particularly in Tajikistan, where geographical constraints limit the effectiveness of rail and air transport in certain regions. Today, road transport facilitates the movement of goods across borders, linking Tajik businesses seamlessly to the international market.
Most products found in local stores, restaurants, and homes have been transported by road at some stage. Trucks deliver goods domestically and internationally, driving global trade and fostering economic growth. Globally, road freight represents approximately 13% of total cargo turnover.
Road transportation supports the export of national products such as agricultural produce, fresh and processed fruits and vegetables, textiles, cotton, industrial products, and mineral resources. Conversely, it enables the importation of essential goods and technologies, enriching and diversifying the Tajik market. Thanks to its versatility, road transport can reach even remote areas without railway or air connectivity.

“One of the main advantages of road freight is its versatility, providing deliveries even in challenging conditions and helping Tajik entrepreneurs access international markets,”  notes Makhfirat Nematulloeva.

The international road freight market in Tajikistan consists of four main categories of service providers:

• Dispatchers: intermediaries who match customers with transporters, commonly found via Telegram or WhatsApp groups, though these come with higher risks.
• Aggregators and Freight Exchanges: digital platforms that connect shippers and carriers, set rates, but typically do not guarantee cargo safety.
• Carriers: Private truck owners and transport companies offering only transportation services under CMR conventions.
• Freight Forwarding Companies (3PL Providers): The optimal choice, providing comprehensive logistics solutions including transportation, customs clearance, warehousing, and door-to-door delivery. These are legally registered entities licensed for transport and customs brokerage, serving as vital links between shippers, carriers, warehouse operators, customs agents, and other logistics participants.

Dunyo Cargo reliably transports cargo through key border crossings such as:

• Dusti – Saryasiya (Uzbekistan)
• Fotekhobod – Oybek (Uzbekistan)
• Kulma – Karasu (China)
• Nizhny Panj – Sherkhan Bandar (Afghanistan)

• Tajikistan – Europe (EU) via Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia (Poti Port), and Turkey; and via Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, Poland, and Lithuania.
• Tajikistan – Russia through Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
• Tajikistan – Central Asia through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
• Tajikistan – Middle East via Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan (ferry service), Azerbaijan and Turkey, or Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Iran.
• Tajikistan – China via Kulma–Karasu border.
• Tajikistan – Afghanistan and Pakistan through Nizhny Panj–Sherkhan Bandar crossing.

• Over 30 years of logistics experience
• Flexible routing and competitive pricing
• Comprehensive services: customs clearance, warehousing, and cargo insurance
• Extensive route coverage: Europe, CIS, China, Middle East
• Guaranteed cargo responsibility under CMR regulations
• Optimize your international road freight logistics with Dunyo Cargo—connecting Tajikistan reliably with the global market.