Transportation

Pezeshkian stresses integrated transport network in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an integrated transportation network in the country, highlighting the role of integrated management and logistics development in the national growth.

Iran, Oman ink MoU to develop coop. in aviation, flight op.

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iranian and Omani officials to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fields of flight operations, airport services, and strengthening air transportation infrastructures.

Unremitting high-quality urban renewal in China

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents' sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off.

Tehran, Baku, Moscow reach major agreement on cargo transit

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran, Russia, and Azerbaijan have agreed to significantly increase the volume of cargo transit that passes through their territories from the Baltic Sea and the Barents Sea to the Persian Gulf.

Over 5k tons of goods transited via Mehran Border Terminal

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – An official at Roads Maintenance and Transportation organization of Ilam province said on Saturday 5,699 tons of non-oil goods were transited from Mehran Border Terminal in the current Iranian calendar year (started Mar. 21).

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Kazakhstan keen on transit cargos through Iran to Iraq

TEHRAN, May 25 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says that the Republic of Kazakhstan is interested in transporting the transit cargoes from Iran to Iraq.

Tehran, Doha eye expanding coop. in transportation field

TEHRAN, May 06 (MNA) – Iranian and Qatari transport officials emphasized the need for expanding and enhancing cooperation in the field of transport.

Iran to invest $750mn in rail-transport industry

TEHRAN, Apr. 20 (MNA) – A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked on Sunday in the rail and transport industry of the country, valued at $750 million, with the participation of Iran’s minister of roads and urban development.

Iranian ports poised to facilitate maritime travels at Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – As Nowruz 2025 approaches, Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), primary authority overseeing maritime travel in Iran, has implemented extensive measures to ensure safety and efficiency of passenger and tourist sea trips.

Tehran hosts 17th intergovernmental cmt. meeting of TRACECA

TEHRAN, Feb. 26 (MNA) – Tehran hosted the 17th meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission of the Europe-Caucasus-Asia Transport Corridor (TRACECA) for the first time on Wednesday, February 26.

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Tehran's first batch of electric vehicles unveiled

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday attended a ceremony to unveil the first batch of electric vehicles for public transport in the capital, Tehran.

Iran, Kyrgyzstan stress strengthening coop. in transportation

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iranian and Kyrgyz transport officials have emphasized the need for strengthening cooperation in the field of transportation.

Iran, Turkey discuss expansion of transport, transit coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 26 (MNA) – Iran and the Republic of Turkey exchanged their views on the expansion of cooperation in the fields of transportation and transit.

Iran, Turkey to soon resolve issue of stranded trucks: min.

TEHRAN, Jan. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s minister of roads and urban development says country is working with neighboring Turkey to reach a permanent solution to the issue of trucks stranded at the border between the two countries because of fuel tax disputes.

Minister calls for expanding Iran-Turkey transport coop.

TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The Iranian minister of roads and urban development described Iran and Turkey as major players in the West Asia region, emphasizing both countries’ roles in facilitating goods and energy transit between East and West.

Ahvaz-Andimeshk Railway completed

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Three infrastructure projects are inaugurated today via video conference with the presence of Mohammad Mokhber, the acting president of Iran, and Minister of Roads and Urban Development.

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Iran exports 1st cargo from Caspian port to target markets

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The first cargo using sea-rail mixed transport has been exported from Caspian Port to the Caspian Sea littoral states, the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines Group reported.

Tehran hosts meeting of ECO heads of railway authorities

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The 15th Meeting of the Heads of Railway Authorities of ECO Member States and the 11th International Exhibition of Rail Transportations & Related Industries Equipment will be held in Tehran, CEO of Iran Railways informed.

Iran, Cuba promote transport ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Iran Minister of Roads and Urban Development, Mehrdad Bazrpash, met with Minister of Transport of Cuba, Eduardo Rodríguez Dávila, on Saturday in Tehran to confer on aviation and maritime cooperation.

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18 mn passengers used public transport during Nowruz

TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – More than 18 million passengers used public transport during 23 days of Nowruz holidays between March 14 to April 5, 2024.

Iran, Iraq promote transport ties

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development met with Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaybis al-Saadawi, yesterday in Tehran to confer on transport cooperation and completion of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway.

Iran, Uzbekistan to promote transport, transit relations

TEHRAN, Mar. 06 (MNA)- Iran and Uzbekistan will promote transport and transit ties by forming a joint transport committee, drafting a transit roadmap, and a comprehensive transport MoU between the two countries.

Iran, Mongolia discuss transportation cooperation

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador to China Mohsen Bakhtiar has said that he and the Mongolian minister of road and transportation discussed cooperation between their countries in the transportation sector.

About $230m allocated for transportation projects in a month

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – The latest data released by Iran’s Planning and Budget Organization (PBO) indicates that some 115 trillion rials (about $230 million) have been allocated to transportation projects over the past Iranian calendar month.

Tehran to host 7th intl. transport exhibition in late Dec.

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – The 7th edition of the International Expo of Transportation, Logistics & Related Industries dubbed “Iran Trans Expo 2023” is slated to be held at the Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Campus (Mossala) in Tehran on December 18-20.

Russia's cooperation with East 'historical trend': Lavrov

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Russia has never turned its back on the countries of the East, cooperation is a historical and objective trend, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.

Iraq reports of agreement with Iran on demining, railway

TEHRAN, Jun 12 (MNA) – The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced an agreement with Iran for demining and building a rail network.