Astara terminal stimulates rail freight traffic to Iran

Astara rail freight terminal in Iran, Image: © Azerbaijan Railways (ADY)Azerbaijan Railways (ADY)

The rail freight terminal in the Iranian town of Astara is continuing to strengthen its significance on the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). In 2019 it handled freight volumes by around 38 per cent more compared to the previous year. With the completion of the Astara-Rasht-Qazvin railway, rail freight traffic on the mentioned corridor will increase significantly.

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Author: Mykola Zasiadko

Mykola Zasiadko is editor of online trade magazines RailTech.com and RailFreight.com.

1 comment op “Astara terminal stimulates rail freight traffic to Iran”

Mahdi Aeinehchian|03.03.21|10:14

Dear Sir/Lady — We are searching the possibility for wagon transfer from Astara border station to Ukraine ( Zernovo / or Fastov 1 – Station ).
Type of Wagon : Covered
Goods : Sodium Bicarbonate( Baking Soda ) – HS : 28363090
Packing : 25kg/Pack — 1250 kg/Big bag
Thanks & Regards

Mahdi Aeinehchian
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