transportation

Iran Chamber of Commerce working to solve Iranian truckers’ problem at Turkish border

Rahim Forouzandeh Bakhshayesh, the director of international transportation and TIR carnet department of Iran Chamber of Commerce, has said the department is in talks with Turkish officials to help solve the recent problems caused by Turkey for Iranian truckers at the joint border.

Transportation

Iran, Turkey to resolve issue of stranded trucks soon: Minister

Iran’s transportation minister says the country is working with neighboring Turkey to reach a permanent solution to the issue of trucks stranded at the border between the two countries because of fuel tax disputes.

Transportation

Iran sees 31% growth in transit of goods in nine months

Iran’s foreign transit of goods surged by 31% in the first nine months of the current calendar year (March 20 – December 20, 2024), reaching 16.5 million tons, according to the head of the country’s customs administration.

Transportation

Private shipping sector thrives in Iran with 30 active companies

The Secretary of the Shipping Association of Iran has highlighted the significant growth of the private sector in the shipping industry, with 30 fully private shipping companies now operating in the country.

Transportation

Rasht-Astara railway construction deal to be inked soon: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to Russia said on Monday that the Rasht-Astara railway route would not change as the ultimate expense has been determined, adding that the final agreement would be signed soon as the Iranian side is ready to finalize the project.

Transportation

Iran, Armenia, India plan meeting on transportation: Ambassador

Iranian, Armenian and Indian officials have agreed to hold a meeting on trilateral cooperation in the transportation sector, Iran’s ambassador to Yerevan said.

Transportation

Cargo transit via Iran up 42% in seven months

International cargo transit via the Iranian territory rose significantly in the seven months to late October, according to figures by the country’s customs administration (IRICA).

Transportation

Iran ready to expand ties with TRACECA members

The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabbarali Zakeri announced Iran’s readiness to boost ties with the TRACECA corridor members.

Transportation

Iran awards first railway infrastructure contract to private investor

Iran has awarded a first contract to the private investor for the development of its railway infrastructure amid plans to expand the country’s rail freight transport market.

Transportation

Six-month road transit via Iran up 61% YOY

Road transit via Iranian soil has seen a 61% year-on-year increase in the first six months of the calendar year to late September, according to an official familiar with the matter.

Transportation