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.
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.
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.
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.