Nur Zholy Customs Crossing« - one of the most modern and busiest international checkpoints on the Kazakhstan-China border. It is located in Almaty Oblast, Panfilov District, and directly connects Kazakhstan with China's Khorgos, a huge transportation and logistics hub that is part of a multi-billion dollar project «One Belt, One Road.».
Today, Nur Zholy plays a strategic role in the economy of Kazakhstan and Central Asian countries: a significant portion of cargo, equipment, automobiles and consumer goods traveling from China to Kazakhstan, Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and other countries in the region pass through it.
Unlike many other checkpoints, the Nur Zholy BCP is operational round the clock, This allows redistributing the flow of traffic and reducing queues. In recent years, the checkpoint has been modernized: electronic queues have been introduced, inspection zones have been expanded, and the number of lanes for trucks and cars has been increased.
Key Features:
24/7
high throughput
modern inspection and scanning systems
electronic queues and digital services
developed infrastructure for drivers
For Kazakhstan, this is not just a checkpoint - it is a strategic node that ensures the rapid movement of goods and maintains the stability of logistics chains.
Flows pass through Nur Zholy:
special vehicles
industrial equipment
passenger cars
commercial cargo
consumer goods
components and raw materials
For B2B clients, TP has become a key entry point for Chinese goods into Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. Companies operating in this direction benefit from the speed, flexibility and scalability of logistics.
«Nur Zholy is the centerpiece of the Khorgos International Center for Cross-Border Cooperation. This is a unique zone where Kazakhstan and China are developing joint logistics facilities, creating new jobs and improving the region's transportation accessibility.
TP reinforces:
Kazakhstan's transit potential
cross-border trade
integration into global routes
country's investment attractiveness
In fact, Nur Zholy is Kazakhstan's modern «gateway» to the East.
For trucks and commercial shipments are issued:
transit documents
goods declaration
supporting documentation
safety checks
import and export procedures
Many companies work with brokers and logistics operators to speed up border crossing. One of the advantages is that you can complete the paperwork in advance and get through customs faster.
Despite the high level of modernization, Nur Zholy TP periodically faces:
high seasonal workload
queues on the Chinese side
weather conditions
differences in regulation between countries
Nevertheless, the continuous modernization and digitalization of processes has markedly improved the situation compared to previous years.
The Nur Zholy customs point is a strategic bridge between Kazakhstan and China, ensuring the stable movement of goods, business development and strengthening Kazakhstan's role as a key logistics center of Central Asia.
It continues to develop, increasing its capacity and introducing new technologies, making transportation faster, safer and more convenient for all market participants.
