China has carried out its first multimodal transport operation using the TIR system. A shipment of auto parts was delivered from China to Uzbekistan through a combined rail-and-road route. The cargo was first transported by rail to the China–Kyrgyzstan border, and then moved by truck through Kyrgyzstan to Uzbekistan.

The use of the TIR system helped simplify border crossings and reduce delivery times. For the region, this is an important development, as multimodal solutions are becoming increasingly востребованы amid growing international trade and the need for faster transit.

It is also worth noting that China joined the TIR system relatively recently, in 2018. The development of this segment was later slowed by coronavirus restrictions and was effectively interrupted for several years. Even so, within a short period China has already launched several TIR routes and established border logistics hubs offering a full range of services under this format.

Overall, this shows that China is steadily expanding the use of TIR in international logistics and strengthening transport links with Central Asian countries.