On May 13, 2026, the International Business School of Xinjiang Tianshan Polytechnic and Xinjiang Xier International Logistics Co., Ltd. formally signed the co-construction agreement for the school-enterprise cooperation internship and training base in Urumqi. This is not a ceremonial plaque-hanging event — over 3,000 enrolled students will have the opportunity to directly enter Xier International's real business positions and receive practical training synchronized with the market. Outstanding performers can be directly retained after the internship.
I. Why This Cooperation Is Different
图1：天山职大 × 锡尔国际物流校企共建实习实训基地总体框架
School-enterprise cooperation is not new in the logistics industry. Often, corporate participation stops at "providing visit opportunities" or "stamping internship certificates", and students learn little at the company — filing documents, running errands to deliver orders, and returning to school still knowing nothing about the industry.
Xier International Logistics and Tianshan Polytechnic had this pain point clearly in mind from the start. The agreement explicitly states: during training, students are exposed to real customer needs, real customs documents, and real cargo tracking systems. Not simulated scenarios, not classroom exercises, but hands-on practice.
The International Business School of Tianshan Polytechnic currently offers international economics and trade, customs declaration and international freight, logistics management, and other programs, with over 3,000 enrolled students. Compared with Xier International Logistics' professional capability of "deeply cultivating Central Asia for over a decade and covering the full chain of five countries — Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan/Turkmenistan/Kyrgyzstan/Tajikistan", the match is quite high.
II. What Students Can Learn: Four Real Business Modules
Module 1: Port Customs Declaration and Inspection
Khunjerab, Alashankou, Khorgos — these are the three busiest ports for China facing Central Asia. Led by Xier's resident field staff, students directly participate in the full process of port customs declaration and inspection: pre-entry, customs inspection coordination, release notice follow-up, and anomaly handling. Xier has resident teams at nine core ports, so students can rotate to experience the clearance differences of various ports — something they can never learn sitting in a classroom.
Module 2: Central Asia Block Train Booking and Follow-up
China-Europe/Central Asia block trains are the main artery connecting China and Central Asia. Training content includes: block train space booking, waybill production, transshipment node tracking, and overseas segment tracking reporting. Xier has a self-developed digital tracking platform with real-time cargo tracking at nine major ports and visual management of over 150 self-owned vehicles; students can directly operate the real digital system rather than practicing on textbook screenshots.
Module 3: Cross-Border E-Commerce Customs Clearance Process
Cross-border e-commerce 9610 (retail export) and 9710 (B2B export) are the fastest-growing export models in recent years. Xier International Logistics has mature hands-on experience in both models. Training content includes: cross-border e-commerce declaration, list verification and release, summary declaration, and customs clearance anomaly handling. What students learn is not "what is 9610", but "where to start when doing a 9710 order and who to contact when inspected".
Module 4: Dangerous Goods Transport Compliance Operations
Dangerous goods transport is one of the highest-threshold segments in logistics. Very few freight forwarders in southern Xinjiang can operate dangerous goods transport, and Xier is one of them. Training content includes: dangerous goods classification and identification process, dangerous goods packaging certificate processing, dangerous goods declaration norms, and road/rail dangerous goods transport compliance requirements. The hands-on experience of this module is highly scarce in the industry.
III. Why Xier International Values This Cooperation
图2：四大真实业务实训模块——口岸报关报检、班列订舱跟单、跨境电商清关、危险品运输合规
Tu Lina, Director of the General Office of Xier International Logistics, stated at the signing site: "Xier's development cannot be separated from talent, and Xier's future needs even more new forces with practical capabilities." Behind this statement is the real talent demand of a Central Asia logistics enterprise rapidly expanding.
The scale of the Central Asia logistics market continues to grow. The start of the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline Line D, the rapid spread of cross-border e-commerce 9610/9710 models, and the advancement of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway — behind each piece of news is greater demand for professional logistics talent. Xier International is expanding its team, especially young talents with port hands-on experience and familiarity with cross-border e-commerce clearance processes.
Through school-enterprise cooperation, Xier can directly reach students majoring in logistics, complete capability screening and value identification during the internship stage, and cultivate professionals truly meeting enterprise needs. At the same time, college teachers can bring Xier's front-line practical experience back to the classroom, keeping course content synchronized with the market. This is a process of two-way empowerment.
IV. Internship Positions: Directions and Application Methods
The internship positions for this cooperation are open year-round, with main directions including:
- Cross-Border Logistics Operations: port customs declaration, block train follow-up, tracking management
- Customs Declaration & Inspection: export customs document production, inspection declaration, customs inspection coordination
- Dangerous Goods Transport: dangerous goods packaging certificate processing, hazardous chemical classification, dangerous goods compliance declaration
- Customer Service Operations: customer inquiry response, transport anomaly handling, customer relationship maintenance
Outstanding trainees can be directly converted to regular employees after the internship and join Xier International Logistics' business team. Career path: intern → regular employee → business backbone → project leader.
V. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
图3：从实习生到项目负责人——锡尔国际物流人才成长与留用通道
1. What kind of students can apply for internships?
Students enrolled in international economics and trade, customs declaration and international freight, logistics management, and other programs at the International Business School of Tianshan Polytechnic can all apply; students with matching majors and aspiration to engage in the cross-border logistics industry are prioritized.
2. Where is the internship location?
Training is mainly conducted on the 29th-30th floors of the Gezhouba Building in the Urumqi Economic Development Zone (Xier International Logistics headquarters), with some modules led by Xier's resident teams for hands-on practice at ports such as Khorgos, Alashankou, and Khunjerab.
3. Is there an internship subsidy?
During the internship, an internship subsidy is issued according to company standards; the specific amount is informed by the HR department after admission. Outstanding performers can have their internship period converted into a probation period and enjoy regular employee treatment.
4. Can only relevant majors apply for the dangerous goods transport module?
Dangerous goods transport compliance is basic knowledge that all logistics practitioners need to understand; students from all majors are welcome to apply for this module's training. Xier is equipped with professional certified trainers to systematically teach students dangerous goods classification, dangerous goods packaging certificate processing, and hazardous chemical declaration norms.
5. Can I be retained after the internship?
Yes. Xier International Logistics includes internship performance in its talent reserve pool; outstanding trainees can be directly converted to regular employees after the internship, sign labor contracts, and enjoy all regular employee benefits.
The cross-border logistics industry is entering a new growth cycle — the start of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, the deepening of the Belt and Road Initiative, and the rapid rise of the Central Asia e-commerce market are all driving greater demand for professional logistics talent. The cooperation between Xier International Logistics and Tianshan Polytechnic is an attempt to connect the talent supply side and the education demand side.
Interested students can directly contact the General Office of Xier International Logistics, phone:18195891000, address: 29th-30th floors, Gezhouba Building, Urumqi Economic Development Zone. Internship positions are open year-round; feel free to inquire.
About the Author: Xier International Logistics — focused on Central Asia logistics market analysis and digital solutions. Based on a decade of Xier's operational data and industry research, this article is for reference only; specific solutions must be tailored to your cargo.
