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Russian Railways keeps large rail discounts for INSTC in place next year

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October 14, 2024
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Russian Railways (RZD) introduced a number of significant discounts on International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) rail transport two years ago, reducing transportation fees by up…

Azerbaijan sees 25% INSTC volume growth in first half of 2024

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August 23, 2024
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Rail freight volumes along the Azerbaijani section of the INSTC have grown by 25 per cent in the first half year of 2024, when compared…

INSTC enriched with two new routes on its western and eastern side

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August 22, 2024
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The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is getting two new transport routes. On the western side, Russia is launching a new rail route through Azerbaijan…

China and India launch new rail services to Uzbekistan, reshaping Asian logistical landscape

Nikos Papatolios
August 6, 2024
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Uzbekistan has been the focal point of recently launched international railway services. The landlocked country is now the destination of two new rail-bound logistical services,…

Putin shares rail plans that could see big projects intertwine

Nikos Papatolios
August 5, 2024
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“From the Baltic and Barents Seas to the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean”. That’s how rail connectivity should work along the International North-South Transport…

Here’s all you need to know about the Eurasian transport corridors

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July 26, 2024
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At RailFreight.com, we often write about the Eurasian transport corridors. These are important pieces of infrastructure for international trade flows. It may not always be…

China and Kazakhstan agree to invest in Aktau port container hub

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July 4, 2024
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The Port of Aktau will gain a new container hub. China and Kazakhstan agreed to build the port expansion at an investment roundtable on 2…

Rasht – Astara: new initiatives announced but old issues persist

Marco Raimondi
June 25, 2024
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The construction of the Rasht-Astara railway, in northwestern Iran, is one of the key missing pieces of the International North-South Transport Corridor. Despite new initiatives…

Iran inaugurates railway linking Caspian Sea to Persian Gulf

Nikos Papatolios
June 19, 2024
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The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) sees another critical rail puzzle piece taking its place. The Qazvin-Rasht rail link will be inaugurated on Thursday, 20 June in the presence of Iranian, Russian and Azerbaijani delegates. This short (37 kilometres) but critical piece of infrastructure will provide seamless railway connections between Caspian Sea ports and the…

INSTC takes up role as energy corridor: Russian coal to head to India

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June 10, 2024
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Russia is planning to ship coal to India along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). India has long been interested in establishing trade with Russia along the corridor, and cooperated with Iran for that purpose. The collaboration is now bearing fruit, as the INSTC is taking up its role as an energy corridor between Russia…