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.
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.
Iranian, Armenian and Indian officials have agreed to hold a meeting on trilateral cooperation in the transportation sector, Iran’s ambassador to Yerevan said.
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).
The CEO of the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways Jabbarali Zakeri announced Iran’s readiness to boost ties with the TRACECA corridor members.
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.
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.
A senior official in Iran’s transportation ministry says the country is building some 2,800 kilometers of new railways.
Senior officials from Iran and Russia have explored ways for completion of transportation corridors between the two countries, including the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).
Iran and Turkmenistan have signed four memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to enhance cooperation in energy and transportation, capitalizing on their strategic regional positions.