Iran Aims to Achieve ۱۶ Million Tons of Transit with Central Asia

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Iran Aims to Achieve ۱۶ Million Tons of Transit with Central Asia

Tehran, November ۴, ۲۰۲۴ (MRUD NEWS)—Amin Taraffo, Acting Head of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development’s International Affairs Center, outlined several strategic steps toward this goal, including increasing the integration of multimodal transport options and securing permits for multimodal logistics companies. These measures, along with streamlined electronic document exchanges, are expected to be instrumental in reaching this ambitious transit target. Taraffo highlighted that the growing importance of multimodal transport, especially with countries where rail transport is dominant, will allow Iran to leverage its rail connectivity to Central Asian nations. He explained that most Central Asian and Caucasus countries, which have historically relied on rail transport since the Soviet era, are well-positioned for rail-based logistics. For example, he mentioned that Iran’s Sarakhs border can handle ۴۰۰ rail wagons daily, demonstrating significant capacity for rail connectivity. Nevertheless, about ۹۰% of Iran’s domestic cargo movement depends on road transport, with annual cargo ...