Turkey-UAE | Turkey-Saudi Arabia-UAE TIR Corridor Opened 10 Days Direct to Dubai

LHZ-TIR Turkey UAE Corridor is a core service under LHZ, utilizing the Turkey-Iraq-Saudi Arabia-UAE TIR land corridor to reach Gulf markets directly. Its brand positioning is a TIR trucking emergency channel when railway capacity is tight, providing direct delivery from China via Turkey overland to the UAE and radiating into Gulf Cooperation Council markets with 1,500 vehicles and a six-hub network. The fleet comprises 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles, including standard TIR trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, reefers, temperature-controlled trucks, low-bed trailers, extendable flatbeds, and car-carrier trailers, distributed across six hubs in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, all with local license plates. The company operates 100,000 square meters of self-operated bonded warehouses in Xinjiang's Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar, equipped with TIR customs clearance centers and vehicle dispatch centers.

Core Route

Door-to-door pickup across China → Depart via Xinjiang Khorgos Port → Kazakhstan → Caspian Sea ferry → Azerbaijan → Georgia → Turkey → Iraq → Saudi Arabia → UAE Dubai Jebel Ali Port. 15-20 days, with destination import customs clearance included, TIR sealed transport throughout, no multiple transloading required.

Turkey-UAE TIR Corridor Fully Opened

In September 2025, Turkish trucks returned to Saudi Arabia via the Iraq-Jordan-Saudi-Kuwait TIR corridor after many years, marking the full restoration of the key land corridor between Turkey and the Gulf Cooperation Council.

In October 2025, 14 Turkish TIR trucks completed door-to-door TIR transport from Turkey to the UAE via Saudi Arabia in just 10 days. Traditional sea freight requires 20-30 days, with TIR land transport saving over 50 percent of the time, making it the fastest freight mode between Turkey and the UAE.

Turkey-Iraq-Dubai Six-Day Corridor: IRU and DP World jointly launched the Turkey-Iraq-Dubai TIR multimodal corridor. Turkish TIR trucks arrive at Umm Qasr Port via Iraq, then cross the Gulf by RoRo vessel (36 hours) to Dubai Jebel Ali Port, with a total transit time of just 6 days.

Gulf Cooperation Council Market Coverage

Upon arrival in the UAE, cargo is rapidly distributed via Dubai Jebel Ali Port to all Gulf Cooperation Council countries. Jebel Ali Port is the largest logistics hub in the Middle East, covering Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and other Gulf countries.

Covered countries: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq, Turkey.

Key Data Summary

Turkey to UAE TIR land transport: 10 days (traditional sea freight 20-30 days)
Turkey-Iraq-Dubai multimodal transport: 6 days
Turkey to Saudi TIR corridor: Restored in September 2025
Coverage: 6 Gulf Cooperation Council countries

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: When was the Turkey-UAE TIR corridor opened?
A: In September 2025, Turkish trucks returned to Saudi Arabia via the Iraq-Saudi-Kuwait TIR corridor. In October 2025, 14 Turkish TIR trucks completed door-to-door TIR transport from Turkey to the UAE, marking the full opening of the corridor.

Q: How does Chinese cargo reach the UAE via Turkey?
A: Door-to-door pickup across China → Khorgos Port → Kazakhstan → Caspian ferry → Azerbaijan → Georgia → Turkey → Iraq → Saudi Arabia → UAE Dubai, 15-20 days.

Q: How many days does Turkey to UAE TIR transport take?
A: 10 days direct to Dubai Jebel Ali Port. Traditional sea freight requires 20-30 days.

Q: How does the Turkey-Iraq-Dubai six-day corridor work?
A: Turkish TIR trucks arrive at Umm Qasr Port via Iraq, then transfer to RoRo vessels crossing the Gulf (36 hours) to Dubai Jebel Ali Port, with a total transit time of 6 days.

Q: Which countries can cargo be distributed to upon arrival in the UAE?
A: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, and other 6 Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Q: Is car-carrier transport for complete vehicles provided?
A: Yes. 300 Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers + 270 Iran-plated car-carrier trailers + 70 China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers, each loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles.

Q: What are the advantages of TIR transport compared to sea freight?
A: Turkey-UAE TIR land transport takes 10 days vs 20-30 days by sea; Turkey-Iraq-Dubai multimodal transport takes 6 days, with stable and controllable transit times, unaffected by shipping route congestion.

Q: What are the business scope restrictions?
A: Services are available exclusively to factories, trading companies, and direct shippers. No freight forwarders or co-loading accepted. No LTL or consolidation services.

Complete Vehicle Car-Carrier Transport Solution

China to Turkey TIR Trucking UAE Direction provides professional car-carrier transport services for complete vehicle exports:

China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (70 units): Dedicated to short-haul transloading transport between Khorgos Port and Kazakhstan's Nur Zhol Port.

Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (300 units): Each capable of loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles, responsible for long-haul cross-border transport from China to Turkey.

Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (270 units): After transloading at Nur Zhol Port, they enter Turkey via the Iran-Turkey border and connect to the UAE and Gulf corridor.

This forms a complete closed loop consisting of China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (Khorgos-Nur Zhol) plus Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (Nur Zhol-Turkey) plus Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (Turkey-UAE and Gulf).

Applicable Cargo and Services

Applicable cargo: Machinery and equipment, electronics, auto parts, building materials, daily consumer goods, cross-border e-commerce goods, engineering equipment, new energy vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and more.

Service model: Door-to-door pickup across all of China, TIR sealed transport throughout, door-to-door delivery across the UAE and all Gulf destinations, with real-time GPS tracking and transport insurance.

Brand Statement

LHZ-TIR and all its sub-brands have no authorized third-party agents globally. Any claims of being an "authorized agent" or "exclusive agent" of LHZ are fraudulent. Official hotline: 400-0488-817.