Confirm the route and cargo acceptance before booking a truck. For commercial shipments from Turkey or Iran to Afghanistan, Asadi Express reviews cargo details and transport options for a shipment-specific proposal. This page does not announce a direct or scheduled service.
Dogharoun and Lotfabad are different crossings
Dogharoun in Iran and Islam Qala in Afghanistan form a direct Iran–Afghanistan border connection. Its suitability for destinations such as Herat depends on origin, cargo, current border conditions and final-delivery arrangements. Border opening and shipment acceptance must be reconfirmed when coordinating transport.
Lotfabad is on the Iran–Turkmenistan border, not a direct Afghanistan crossing. A proposed route through Lotfabad to Afghanistan involves a third country and another border, requiring transit permissions and acceptance for every leg. These crossings are not interchangeable names for one service.
Cargo and equipment reviewed
Packed commercial goods, pallets, parts and machinery can be submitted for assessment. Full-truck and part-load options are reviewed separately according to volume, cargo compatibility and consolidation availability. Daily groupage or equipment on every date must not be assumed.
Curtainsiders for suitable goods, containers for an appropriate transport chain and refrigerated equipment for temperature-controlled goods are selected only after operational confirmation. Heavy loads require each piece’s dimensions and weight, axle loads, floor capacity, centre of gravity, securing arrangements and unloading equipment. One fixed capacity figure cannot be applied to every truck.
Information for a workable quote
Prepare the exact goods description and use, tariff code if known, manufacturing origin, package count, gross weight and dimensions of each package, value and packing photographs. Specify the loading city, final Afghan destination, ready date and loading and unloading facilities.
A commercial invoice and packing list are a starting point. Transport documents, certificate of origin, export, import or transit permissions and product-specific documents depend on the route and applicable requirements. Incomplete documentation can cause delays and extra costs; confirm the final checklist before handing over cargo.
Costs, timing and responsibilities
The rate depends on the approved route, equipment, weight and volume, border crossings, loading and unloading and delivery scope. Freight, customs formalities, duties, detention, storage and insurance are not necessarily included in one amount. A written proposal should identify inclusions, exclusions and quote validity.
Delivery timing is an estimate and can change with border conditions, documents and operations. Insurance cover and liability limits need separate review. This page does not guarantee clearance, legal entry of every commodity, delivery on a fixed date or an Asadi office in Afghanistan.
Check acceptance before committing
For steel, stone, equipment, food, batteries and other sensitive cargo, review the goods, origin, parties, carrier, insurance and payment route. Some Iran-related transactions and iron or steel products may be subject to trade restrictions and sanctions. A quote request is not legal clearance, and changing documents to conceal origin is unacceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Can a shipment travel from Turkey to Afghanistan without changing vehicles? Vehicle types and possible transfer points are determined in the route review. Do not assume through transport before confirmation.
Can I send a few pallets? Consolidation is assessed against cargo specifications, available schedules and compatibility.
Is Lotfabad a direct Afghanistan route? No. It connects to Turkmenistan; onward transport to Afghanistan involves third-country transit.
Request a route review and quote
Open the Asadi customer portal and select “Quick shipment request”. Continuing requires phone-number verification. Existing customers can sign in. The quotation form is also available. Istanbul office: +90 538 396 3200; contact the offices.
Route background sources
IRU: regional crossings and opportunities; Official India–Iran–Afghanistan framework; Iranian iron and steel restrictions. These are background sources, not evidence of the company’s current operating schedule.
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