Khorgos is one of the main crossings for goods moving from China into Kazakhstan and on toward Central Asia, the Caspian and Europe. Cargo here is transshipped, checked and moved between carriers, and that is exactly where questions about its condition tend to start.
A busier route means more claims
Traffic through Kazakhstan has been growing quickly. According to the US Department of Commerce country commercial guide for Kazakhstan, the transport and logistics sector grew by 23.1% in early 2025, and container traffic on the Trans-Caspian route more than doubled in 2024. More cargo on the route inevitably means more damaged shipments, shortages and disputes about where a problem started.
What we do at Khorgos
ADS Inspection & Consulting covers Khorgos from Almaty. On site, our surveyor:
- inspects cargo and containers and records any damage;
- checks seals and their numbers against the documents;
- examines the packing, markings and stowage;
- compares the cargo with the shipping documents;
- photographs everything from the general view down to the details.
Preliminary findings go to the client from the site. The full report usually follows within two to three weeks.
Why a record at the border helps later
Damage is often found only at final destination, after the cargo has passed through several hands. If the condition of the goods was recorded at Khorgos, it becomes much easier to see whether the problem started before the border, at transshipment or later on the route. For an insurer looking at recovery from a carrier, that difference can matter a great deal.
If damage is found at Khorgos
If you are the consignee or forwarder and something looks wrong, try not to move the cargo before it has been recorded. Note the seal number, take photos of the container or truck and the goods, keep the damaged packing, write your remarks on the transport documents and tell the insurer as soon as possible.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a surveyor based at Khorgos?
We cover Khorgos from our office in Almaty.
Can you inspect containers before they cross?
Yes. Container surveys can be done before loading or on arrival, depending on what the client needs.
Do you report in the same format as in Kazakhstan?
Yes. All our reports follow one format, wherever the survey takes place.
Instruct a survey at Khorgos
Email info@adsic.kz, call +7 707 108 5758, message us on WhatsApp at +7 777 250 9663 or send a request through the form on our website.