transportation

Iran, world’s top issuer of TIR carnets in 2021

A recent report by the Iranian Ministry of Economy signals a major growth in transit via the Iranian soil.

Transportation

Iran, Afghanistan agree on relaunch of Khaf-Herat railway

Hafez Sadatnejad, the operator of a strategically important Khaf-Herat railway between Iran and Afghanistan, has said on Saturday that the two countries have agreed on the relaunch of the railway.

Transportation

Iran private sector urges transportation with Russia under TIR Convention

A senior member of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA) has stressed the need for both Iran and Russia to carry out bilateral transportation under TIR Convention.

Transportation

Qeshm Ports throughput increase 34% YOY

A total of 4.22 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded in the ports of Qeshm Island in the first seven months of the current Iranian year (March 21-Oct. 22), registering a 34% rise compared with the similar period of last year, according to a local official.

Trade

IRU Secretary General says transit in Iran increased by 68% in 2021 despite pandemic

In an exclusive interview with Iran Chamber of Commerce newsroom on Monday, Secretary General of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) Umberto de Pretto said that transit here in Iran increased by 68% despite COVID while the rest of the world were putting in place restrictions.

Video

Iran’s total foreign debt slides to $8 billion: CBI

Iran’s foreign debt was $8.14 billion on April 20, data released by the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) showed.

Macro Economy

Iran adds 312 wagons, 7 locomotives to national railway fleet

Iranian railway fleet received 319 domestically-made wagons and locomotives worth 94.6 trillion rials (about $34 million) in a ceremony on Monday.

Transportation

Iran to resume sea travels to Oman as COVID restrictions ease

Managing-General of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization Ali-Akbar Safaei said on Sunday that the country is planning to resume sea travels to Oman following an ease of COVID restrictions.

Transportation

Annual railway transit via Iran tops 1.9 million tons

Transit of goods through Iran’s railway network stood at 1.913 million tons in the past Iranian calendar year 1400 (ended on March 20), to register a new record high, the head of Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (known as RAI) announced.

Transportation

First ro-ro ship docks at Iran’s Noshahr port after 21 years

A giant ro-ro ship which is reportedly carrying a cargo for the United Arab Emirates has docked at the northern Iranian port of Noshahr.

Transportation