Iran's Caspian Sea Cargo Fleet Capacity Doubles

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Iran's Caspian Sea Cargo Fleet Capacity Doubles

a significant portion of Iran's trade with northern countries, particularly those bordering the Caspian Sea, is conducted via this maritime route. The number of Iranian-flagged vessels has risen from ۴۷ in ۲۰۲۱ to ۹۴. This growth reflects the country's efforts to strengthen its maritime trade infrastructure. North-South Transit Corridor in Focus Afifipour emphasized that most of the newly added vessels are cargo ships, which will play a key role in facilitating goods transportation. He also noted the ongoing efforts to boost transit through the North-South Corridor, connecting the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This initiative aims to increase Iran’s share of cargo movement between its northern ports and other Caspian Sea nations. Fleet Modernization Addressing concerns about fleet age, Afifipour stated that while Caspian Sea vessels face unique size and operational constraints compared to those in open seas, their age does not hinder trade. ...