North–South Transport Corridor

Iranian contractors to build part of INSTC corridor in Armenia

Iran and Armenia have signed a contract based on which two Iranian contractors will construct the 32km Agarak-Kajaran road in Armenia as part of efforts to complete a strategically significant International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

EAEU in talks with Arab states for joining INSTC corridor

Minister of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Andrey Slepnev has said that the union has had positive talks with Arab states so as to convince them to join the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

Iran, Russia eyeing more increased railway cooperation

Transport companies from Russia’s Novosibirsk region have attended the 10th International Exhibition of Rail Transportation & Related Industries (Iran Rail Expo) in Tehran.

Transportation

Transit via INSTC corridor 30% cheaper than standard route: Official

Transit of commodities via the International North-South Transit Corridor (INSTC) is 30% more efficient both in terms of time and cost than the standard route which runs through the Suez Channel, according to Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development Abbas Khatibi.

Transportation

"Solyanka Port, Iran’s strategic base in INSTC"

The Solyanka Port is Iran’s strategic base in the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the Iranian director of Solyanka Port said, adding that the port is a safe and reliable route for the supply of basic goods and commodities between Iran and Russia.

Transportation

Russia hopes to begin construction of Rasht-Astara railroad project by yearend

Russian Deputy Transportation Minister Dmitry Zverev has expressed hope that his country will begin construction of Rasht-Astara railroad by the end of 2023.

Transportation

Turkmenistan joins INSTC corridor

After Iran, Russia and India accepted the accession of Turkmenistan to the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the country could join the multi-modal transportation project.

Transportation

Iran, Russia sign contract to start railway project

Iran and Russia have signed a contract that details the road ahead for construction of a key railway in Iran as part of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

Transportation

Russian expert delegation due in Iran to discuss Rasht-Astara railroad project

An expert delegation from Russia is expected to visit Iran within the next few days to discuss the technical issues surrounding the construction of Rasht-Astara railroad in northern Iran, a senior Russian official said.

Transportation

Iran, Russia to Draft Contract for Constructing Rasht-Astara Railroad

Iran and Russia will prepare a general contract on the construction of Rasht-Astara railroad in Iran in the coming months, which is part of the International North-South Transportation Corridor, Russian Transport Minister Vitaly Savelyev told reporters.

Transportation