Container Storage in Chengdu, China — A Dry Port at the Crossroads of Eurasia

Container Storage in Chengdu, China — A Dry Port at the Crossroads of Eurasia

Chengdu is not a seaport, but rather the largest dry port and railway hub in Western China. For importers across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, it holds strategic value as a pivotal node on China-Central Asia routes, the departure point for freight trains to Almaty, Tashkent, and Bishkek, and a consolidation center for cargo originating from the industrially developed Sichuan Province.

My Containers provides container storage and handling services at partner depots in Chengdu — delivering comprehensive logistics solutions for Central Asian businesses.

Why Chengdu Matters for Central Asian Logistics

Strategic Location

Chengdu is the administrative center of Sichuan Province and one of Western China's key economic centers. Though located deep inland, this is precisely what makes it a vital overland logistics hub for routes connecting China to Central Asia and Europe via the Middle Corridor.

It was from here that the first "Chengdu-Europe" block train departed in 2012, ushering in a new era of container shipping along overland corridors. Today, Chengdu is one of the main departure points for China-Europe and China-Central Asia freight trains, handling tens of thousands of TEU annually.

Infrastructure Scale & Development

Chengdu boasts one of the most developed container infrastructures among China's inland cities:

• China-Europe Express Train Assembly Center — the key facility for forming and dispatching international container trains.

• International Container Functional Zone — commissioned in December 2022, featuring two 784-meter through-loading lines capable of handling 56 containers simultaneously. This increased throughput capacity by 300,000 TEU and expanded container intake, storage, and dispatch capabilities.

Direct Connectivity with Central Asia

In 2025, significant steps were taken to strengthen direct logistics links between Chengdu and Central Asian markets:

Kazakhstan-China Dry Port Project

In 2026, Kedentransservice and SPSI Cloud Port Development Group agreed on a roadmap for constructing a Kazakhstan-China Dry Port in Chengdu. The project focuses on developing container and grain shipments along the Chengdu-Central Asia-Kazakhstan corridor.

Uzbekistan Corridor Development

Direct rail services from Chengdu to Tashkent and other Uzbek cities have expanded significantly, with transit times of 10–14 days via the Khorgos/Altynkol border crossings.

Multinational Logistics Hub Initiative

Plans include establishing dedicated depots for Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkey, and Belarus — forming a multinational logistics hub that positions Chengdu as a strategic node for Central Asian cargo.

Key Container Storage depots in Chengdu

1. Chengdu International Railway Port — The Logistics Core

The Qingbaijiang district is the heart of Chengdu's container logistics. Concentrated here are:

• Central Railway Container depot Station — the primary facility for container intake, dispatch, and storage.

• Multimodal Center and Express Assembly Center — for forming China-Europe and China-Central Asia trains.

• TIR Zone — for international road transport routes to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.

• Bonded Warehouse and Free Trade Zone — for accelerated customs clearance.

2. CR Intermodal Off-Dock depot — Chengdu Dayang

In October 2025, a new off-dock depot (joint venture between China United International Containers and Shenzhen Dayang Logistics) opened in Qingbaijiang district.

depot Specifications:

• Area: 66 mu (approximately 4.4 hectares)

• Warehouse space: 37,000 m² (31,000 m² high-grade warehousing)

• Container yard: 15,000 m²

• Equipped with cloud yard system and standardized business management systems

This depot compensates for warehouse capacity shortages at the main station and improves container distribution efficiency for China-Central Asia trains.

3. Dry Ports in Sichuan and Guizhou Provinces

Chengdu also serves as the center of a dry port network connected to Chongqing's Guoyuan Port. In 2025, Guoyuan Port established seven dry ports across Sichuan and Guizhou, including a key facility in Chengdu's Longquanyi district. Container cargo from the Chengdu Economic-Technological Park can move via "river-sea" routes to Shanghai through this dry port — saving 8 days in transit, increasing cargo turnover by 40%, and reducing logistics costs by over 10%.

My Containers depot Services in Chengdu

Our partner depots and container yards in Chengdu offer a full range of services for Central Asian cargo owners and container fleet operators:

1. Container Storage

• Secure storage of empty and laden containers (20ft, 40ft, reefers) at guarded yard facilities.

• Specialized zones for refrigerated cargo (within the multinational center project).

• Flexible rate structures based on volume and storage duration.

2. Value-Added Services

• Photo documentation and condition inspection of containers at intake and release.

• Bill of lading issuance directly in Chengdu.

• Integration with SCAT tracking system.

• Customs clearance support aligned with EAEU (Eurasian Economic Union) requirements.

3. Delivery Routes to Central Asia

Through My Containers partner depots in Chengdu, cargo reaches Central Asian destinations via multiple routing options:

• Direct rail — China-Central Asia Express: Direct services from Chengdu to Kazakhstan (Almaty, Shymkent, Astana), Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand), Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek), Tajikistan (Dushanbe), and Turkmenistan (Ashgabat). Transit times: 7–15 days depending on destination.

• Multimodal "Chengdu → Eastern China Port → Sea → Caspian" route: Via Longquanyi dry port to the Yangtze River, then Shanghai port, ocean freight to Poti/Batumi (Georgia), and onward rail to Central Asia via the Middle Corridor.

• Combined route through Kazakhstan: Utilizing the new Kazakhstan-China dry port in Chengdu and corridors through Khorgos, Dostyk, and Altynkol border crossings.

• Sea-river route via Qingdao, Tianjin, or Shenzhen: Multimodal combinations available for specific cargo requirements.

While My Containers and partner yards do not operate carriage services, the strategic location of our facilities effectively reduces logistics costs and enables container accumulation for consolidated batch shipments.

Advantages of Routing Through Chengdu for Central Asian Importers

• Direct access to China's interior market: Chengdu is the industrial center of Western China (electronics, automobiles, machinery). Consolidation and storage directly at manufacturer sites saves up to 10% on logistics costs and reduces delivery time by 8 days compared to port-based shipping.

• Railway routes to Central Asia: Direct China-Central Asia Express services enable cargo dispatch from China's interior to Central Asian destinations in 7–15 days — significantly faster than ocean freight.

• Direct cooperation projects with Kazakhstan: The Kazakhstan-China dry port project is not just a prospect but an agreed roadmap that simplifies operations with Central Asian cargo and accelerates customs clearance.

• Developed dry port network: Chengdu is part of a national dry port network connected to maritime depots via the Yangtze River and railways, providing flexible routing options from pure rail to sea-rail combinations.

• Storage and processing capacity: Container yards spanning tens of thousands of square meters, including cold-storage facilities, accommodate and service all container types.

• Middle Corridor integration: Chengdu serves as a key origin point for shipments via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR/Middle Corridor), offering alternative routing options that bypass traditional northern corridors.

Why My Containers Is Your Trusted Partner in Chengdu

• Access to all container yards near key depots in Qingbaijiang and surrounding districts.

• Competitive rates on storage, transshipment, and depot operations.

• Central Asian market expertise — understanding of specific requirements across Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.

• Dedicated account manager for every project — a single point of contact for all inquiries.

• Integration with SCAT tracking system for real-time container visibility.

To request a current rate for container storage or handling in Chengdu, submit an inquiry to our team. 

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