{"id":139903,"date":"2024-10-14T18:46:51","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railfreight.com\/?p=57022"},"modified":"2024-10-14T18:46:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T08:46:51","slug":"russian-railways-keeps-large-rail-discounts-for-instc-in-place-next-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=139903","title":{"rendered":"Russian Railways keeps large rail discounts for INSTC in place next year"},"content":{"rendered":"

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 to 50 per cent depending on the route and freight type. Now, RZD is extending the discounts into 2025 for the third year in an attempt to boost INSTC traffic.<\/strong>
\n<\/span>At 50 per cent, ferrous metal transportation through the Samur border crossing with Azerbaijan, provided that it continues into Georgia, can count on the largest discount of all. This particular discount is likely aimed at boosting Russian exports through the Mediterranean ports of Turkey, according to Russian media.<\/p>\n

Likewise, Russian ferrous metals exported along the eastern section of the INSTC through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan are eligible for a 50 per cent discount, as well as fruits and vegetables coming into Russia from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan via rail.<\/p>\n

RZD is extending a discount of 20 per cent on import and export containers through Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, and a 20,4 per cent discount on reefer containers between Moscow\u2019s Selyatino hub and Uzbekistan will also remain in place.<\/p>\n