Logistic Point moves freight across Kazakhstan and the CIS by road and rail, accepting shipments from 1 kg. Cargo is collected at the shipper's address in Almaty or received at our warehouse, transported to the destination city and handed over to the consignee on a door to door basis. Representatives in 19 regional centers cover the final leg, including regional towns and smaller settlements. Departures run daily on core routes and every shipment is insured.
Key facts
- Routes across Kazakhstan and the CIS: Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan.
- Shipments from 1 kg: boxes, pallets, equipment, oversized pieces.
- Formats: LTL shipment, dedicated truck, urgent vehicle dispatch.
- Loading crews, packing, palletizing, storage and pickup from our warehouse.
- Mandatory cargo insurance along the route.
- Up to three days of free storage at the destination.
What freight transportation includes
Full cycle from address to address. Transportation covers pickup, waybill issuance, movement along the route and handover to the consignee. Loading and unloading, packing and storage in the destination city are added when required. If it is more convenient, the shipper can bring the cargo to our warehouse in Almaty.
Shipping documents. A waybill is issued for every shipment and its number is used to track the status. For CIS routes the document set is broader and depends on the nature of the goods and the requirements of the receiving party. Preparation of accompanying documents is agreed before the vehicle is dispatched.
Insurance and liability. Cargo is insured along the route and liability for safety is set out in the contract. Rigid packaging is mandatory for goods that crush easily: most damage occurs during transshipment rather than in motion.
Storage along the route. If the consignee is not ready to accept the cargo, the shipment stays at the warehouse in the destination city. The first three days are not charged separately; longer storage is quoted on its own.
Shipping formats and when they apply
The choice of format is driven not only by distance but by batch size, the nature of the goods and the deadline. An LTL shipment saves budget on small volumes, a dedicated truck avoids intermediate transshipment, and the rail leg is used for heavy and bulky batches on long routes.
| Format | What it includes | When it is chosen |
|---|---|---|
| LTL shipment | Loading onto a shared truck, payment for the space occupied, movement on the departure schedule | The batch does not fill a truck |
| Dedicated truck | Direct run, vehicle matched to the volume, no intermediate unloading | Large batch, fragile or oversized cargo |
| Urgent transportation | Vehicle dispatched outside the schedule, priority processing | Production downtime, a hard deadline at the consignee |
| Rail shipment | Wagon or container transport, delivery to and from the station | Heavy batches on long routes |
| Oversized transportation | Special vehicle selection, agreed loading arrangements | Pieces over 1.5 m wide, 300 kg, 1.8 m high or 3 m long |
LTL is cheaper but tied to the schedule, so it does not work when cargo is needed at a specific hour. A dedicated truck removes the constraint on timing and the number of transshipments but requires enough volume to justify the run. A rail shipment is cheaper on a long leg, though delivery to and from the station adds to the total time. Oversized cargo is always agreed separately: both the vehicle and the route depend on the dimensions.
What affects shipping terms
Several factors matter before choosing a format. The quote is not based on a single figure: weight and volume can give different results, and the accessibility of the consignee's address can change the schedule more than the length of the route.
| Parameter | How it affects the shipment | What to clarify in advance |
|---|---|---|
| Weight and volume | The tariff is based on the greater of the two | Weight and dimensions of each piece in centimeters |
| Number of pieces | Determines the loading method and the need for palletizing | How many pieces and how they are packed |
| Nature of the goods | Sets packaging and temperature requirements | Fragility, moisture resistance, transport restrictions |
| Consignee address | Changes the timing and cost of the final leg | Exact address, vehicle access |
| Delivery deadline | Determines the format: schedule or urgent dispatch | The date the cargo is needed by the consignee |
The earlier these parameters are known, the fewer adjustments at loading. A frequent cause of recalculation is a mismatch between declared and actual dimensions: a piece listed as half a pallet turns out to need a full one. The second common cause is an address a large truck cannot reach, which adds an extra transfer to a smaller vehicle.
Routes and coverage
Domestic routes. Shipments run between cities of Kazakhstan, including Almaty, Astana, Shymkent, Karaganda, Aktobe and Atyrau. Delivery is not limited to regional centers: the representative network allows cargo to reach district towns and small settlements.
Popular city pairs. The largest flow moves between Almaty and Astana and between Almaty and Shymkent. Departures on these routes run daily, which simplifies planning and shortens the wait for dispatch.
CIS routes. Transportation to Russia, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan is performed with LTL and dedicated trucks and with documentation support. The document set and processing time depend on the route and the nature of the goods.
Imports from China. Goods are consolidated, brought in through Khorgos and Dostyk, cleared and delivered to the consignee's warehouse. This route is mostly used by trading companies with regular purchases.
How to prepare cargo for shipping
Check the packaging. Rigid packaging is mandatory for goods that crush or break: equipment, glass, furniture and some components. Corrugated boxes, crating and palletizing are used. Packing can be ordered together with transportation.
Label the pieces. Labeling speeds up acceptance and reduces the risk of mixing pieces during transshipment, especially when one shipment carries different items for several consignees.
Agree on unloading. If the consignee has no loading crew or ramp, unloading is ordered in advance. Otherwise the truck waits, and standing time is billed separately.
Prepare consignee details. An exact address, a contact person and a phone number shorten the final leg. The absence of a contact is the single most common reason for moving a handover to the next day.
- Compile a list of pieces with weight and dimensions for each.
- Indicate whether the batch includes fragile or oversized pieces.
- Clarify whether the vehicle needs to enter the consignee's premises.
- Decide who pays for the shipment: the sender or the consignee.
- Confirm whether storage is needed in the destination city.
What determines the cost
Dimensions and weight of the batch. The calculation is based on the greater of the two, so light but bulky cargo is priced by volume. Oversized pieces are shown separately in the quote.
Route and delivery leg. A shipment to a regional center and a shipment to a remote settlement in the same region differ in the cost of the final leg. International routes add clearance.
Format and urgency. LTL, a dedicated truck and off schedule dispatch have different economics. Night and weekend work is quoted separately.
Additional work. Packing, palletizing, loading crews, storage beyond the free period and insurance are added to the base quote. Final terms are set once the shipment parameters are confirmed.
How a shipment is arranged
1. Request
You provide the route, cargo parameters, the required date and any specifics of the goods. The manager confirms the shipping format and the scope of additional work, including whether packing and unloading are needed.
2. Confirmation and vehicle dispatch
The dispatch date and time, addresses and contact persons are recorded. A truck is sent to the shipper's address or the cargo is brought to the warehouse. Delays at this stage usually come from cargo not being ready or the premises not being accessible.
3. Documents and departure
A waybill is issued, the cargo is labeled and packed if required. The shipment leaves on the next scheduled run or, if a direct format was chosen, on a dedicated truck.
4. Delivery and handover
The cargo arrives in the destination city and is delivered to the consignee's address or released at the warehouse. Payment is made by the sender or the consignee in the agreed form, after which the shipping documents are closed.
What international clients should know about distances
Scale changes the planning. Kazakhstan is the ninth largest country in the world, and the road leg between Almaty and a northern region is comparable to crossing several European countries. A schedule built on European transit assumptions will not hold here, so delivery dates are agreed against the actual route rather than a general expectation.
The final leg matters more than the main run. Most carriers reach regional centers. Whether cargo travels the remaining distance to a district town depends on whether the provider has a representative on the ground, and this is where schedules most often slip.
Seasonality. In winter, traffic restrictions can apply on individual sections, and this is worth including in delivery planning rather than treating as an exception.
Why companies choose this arrangement
Responsibility in one place. Pickup, transportation and the final leg are handled by the company and its representatives, so questions about a shipment are resolved with one party.
Predictable schedule. Daily departures on core routes make it possible to plan deliveries a week ahead instead of adapting to occasional runs.
Terms before dispatch. The scope of work and payment arrangements are agreed in advance, which prevents different readings when closing documents.
Request support. A manager is responsible for the shipment: clarifying parameters, tracking movement and confirming arrival in the destination city.
Key advantages
- Routes across Kazakhstan and the CIS from a single point of dispatch.
- Shipments from 1 kg, including pallets, equipment and oversized cargo.
- LTL shipments, dedicated trucks and urgent vehicle dispatch.
- Representatives in 19 regional centers for delivery to the address.
- Cargo insurance and tracking by waybill number.
- Loading crews, packing and palletizing on request.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum shipment weight
Shipments are accepted from 1 kg, so both a box of components and a full truckload can be sent. Small consignments usually travel as LTL: the cargo moves on a shared run and payment is based on the space actually occupied. If small batches are shipped regularly, consolidation with accumulation at the warehouse is used instead.
Do you deliver to small settlements
Yes, delivery is not limited to regional centers. A network of 19 regional representatives allows cargo to reach district towns and villages. The timing and terms of the final leg depend on the distance and the condition of access roads, so the exact address should be stated when placing the request.
How is the cost calculated
The quote is based on the weight and volume of the batch, the number of pieces, the route, the chosen format and the scope of additional work. The tariff uses the greater of weight or volume. Final terms are set once parameters are confirmed: a list of pieces, the route and the required date are enough for a quote.
Do I need to pack the cargo myself
Packing can be done by you or ordered together with transportation. Rigid packaging is mandatory for goods that crush or are damaged during loading operations. Corrugated boxes, crating and palletizing are used, and the scope of work is agreed before the vehicle is dispatched.
What happens if the consignee cannot accept the cargo
The shipment stays at the warehouse in the destination city. The first three days of storage are not charged separately. During this time a new handover date can be agreed or collection by the consignee's own transport arranged.
Who can pay for the shipment
Payment can be made by either the sender or the consignee, in cash or by bank transfer. For one off shipments settlement takes place at booking or on handover; for regular clients the payment arrangement is fixed in the contract and not renegotiated for each waybill.
Arranging a shipment
For a quote, provide the route, a list of pieces with weight and dimensions, and the preferred delivery date. The full list of services is collected in logistics services, city shipments are described in freight transportation in Almaty, and shared loading terms are covered in LTL shipping.
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