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Trucking Freight from China

Cross-border trucking from China to Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Central Asia, Mongolia and Russia, in full and part loads, with border documents filed ahead.

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2–3 Days to Hanoi

Full truck from Shenzhen through Youyiguan/Pingxiang, door to door.

FTL and LTL Options

Book a full truck, or share space on a consolidated part load.

Six Main Land Crossings

Pingxiang, Hekou, Mohan, Khorgos, Irkeshtam, Erenhot and Manzhouli covered.

TIR Transit Available

One sealed load and one customs transit document across several borders.

Quick Answer: Trucking from China Routes, Time & Rules

Cross-border trucking is the fastest door-to-door option to China's land neighbours: Shenzhen to Hanoi takes about 2–3 days by full truck through Youyiguan/Pingxiang, against 7–10 days by sea. Kunming to Bangkok via Mohan takes 4–5 days, and Xi'an to Almaty via Khorgos 7–9 days.

Part loads add 1–4 days for consolidation and shared clearance. China joined the TIR system in 2016, so a sealed truck can cross several transit countries on one carnet. For ASEAN destinations, a Form E or RCEP certificate of origin can lower import duty if it is issued before the truck leaves.

Trucking from China: Check Cost, Time & Quote Details

Road freight wins on neighbouring countries, but most delays happen at the border rather than on the road. Use the four cards below to check when trucking fits, what it costs, what changes the quote and what to send.

🚚 When Trucking Makes Sense

Best for importers who want less customs hassle
  • Use trucking if: The destination borders China or sits one country beyond, such as Thailand.
  • Best for: Electronic components, auto parts, fresh produce and factory supplies on tight schedules.
  • Delivery time: About 2–9 days door to door on most land routes by full truck.
  • Choose this if: Sea takes a week longer and air is too expensive for the weight.

💵 Trucking Cost from China

Air per kg • Sea per CBM • All-in quote
  • FTL: One price per truck, set by route, border crossing and return-load availability.
  • LTL: Priced per CBM or kg, with consolidation and shared clearance included.
  • Extras: Export clearance, border handling, destination customs, waiting time and transloading.
  • Choose this if: You want to compare door-to-door road freight with sea plus port charges.

📋 What Affects Your Final Quote

Weight • CBM • HS code • Customs risk
  • Crossing: The border sets the route and whether the truck drives through or transloads.
  • Load type: Full trucks clear in advance; part loads wait for consolidation.
  • Calendar: Border holidays such as Lunar New Year and Tết slow or close crossings.
  • Choose this if: Your delivery date falls near a public holiday on either side.

✅ How to Get a Better Trucking Quote

More accurate quote • Fewer price changes
  • Send these details: Pickup city, delivery address, cargo description, HS codes, weight and CBM.
  • Add if available: Ready date, Incoterms, and any import licences at destination.
  • Origin certificate: Ask for Form E or RCEP before pickup to cut ASEAN duty.
  • Choose this if: You want the border crossing and price confirmed together.

Send these details and we will confirm the crossing, truck type and door-to-door price.

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Most trucking questions come down to three things: which border crossing to use, how many days door to door, and what paperwork keeps the truck moving. The crossing decides all three.

This page maps the crossings first, then lists five checks before loading, then gives route times for full and part loads.

Vietnam routes come first.

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China's Main Border Crossings for Trucking

1. Youyiguan/Pingxiang to Vietnam The main road gateway from Guangdong and Guangxi to Hanoi and northern Vietnam. Most China–Vietnam road freight crosses here.

2. Hekou–Lao Cai and Dongxing–Mong Cai Hekou serves Kunming and Yunnan cargo, and Chinese trucks can now drive through to Hanoi, cutting Kunming–Hanoi to about one day. Dongxing–Mong Cai is a secondary crossing that usually adds one to three days.

3. Mohan–Boten to Laos and Thailand Trucks leave Yunnan through Mohan into Laos, then cross into Thailand at Nong Khai. It is the main road link to Vientiane and Bangkok.

4. Khorgos to Kazakhstan The busiest crossing to Central Asia, linking Xinjiang with Almaty and onward routes to Uzbekistan and Russia.

5. Irkeshtam to Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan China's westernmost road crossing, used for Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, including combined rail and TIR truck services.

6. Erenhot and Manzhouli to Mongolia and Russia Erenhot serves Ulaanbaatar; Manzhouli is the main road crossing into Russia for cargo to Siberia and Moscow.

Before You Book Trucking from China: 5 Checks

  1. Documents for both customs: commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration and any import licences. Missing paperwork can hold a truck for one to three days.
  2. Certificate of origin: Form E or RCEP for ASEAN destinations, issued before the truck leaves; it cannot be added at the border.
  3. FTL or LTL: full trucks run on a fixed schedule with pre-arrival clearance; part loads add one to four days.
  4. Through-truck or transloading: confirm whether the Chinese truck drives to destination or the cargo moves to a local truck at the border.
  5. Border holidays and winter: crossings slow around Lunar New Year and Tết, and winter affects Central Asia, Mongolia and Russia.

Cross-Border Trucking Routes and Transit Times

Route Border Crossing Full Truck (FTL) Part Load (LTL)
Shenzhen–Hanoi Youyiguan/Pingxiang 2–3 days 3–5 days
Kunming–Hanoi Hekou–Lao Cai About 1 day through-truck —
Kunming–Bangkok Mohan–Boten–Nong Khai 4–5 days 6–9 days
Xi'an–Almaty Khorgos 7–9 days 10–14 days
Guangzhou–Moscow Manzhouli 12–16 days 16–22 days

In simple words: by road, Vietnam is two to three days away and Central Asia about a week, and part loads add a few days on every route.

Your Questions
Answered
What is TIR, and do I need it?

TIR is an international customs transit system run by the IRU. A sealed truck crosses transit countries on one TIR carnet without opening the load at each border; it matters most for Central Asia and Russia.

Can I truck cargo from China to Europe?

Yes, through Kazakhstan under TIR, but over that distance rail is usually cheaper and runs on fixed schedules. Trucking suits urgent, smaller loads that cannot wait for a rail slot.

Is trucking to Vietnam cheaper than sea freight?

Often not per CBM, but it saves five to seven days and avoids port charges at both ends. For factory supplies and urgent restocks, the time saved usually outweighs the rate difference.

Can you deliver trucking cargo duties paid?

On some routes, when a destination partner can act as importer. Rules differ between Vietnam, Thailand and Central Asia, so confirm the importer setup before booking.