A freight train from Xi’an arrived at Aprindryport near Tehran, the capital of Iran. This is the latest milestone in a rapidly taking shape new land trade routes, says Sputnik’s report.
The Chinese and Iranian railway corridors reduce delivery times on land from 30-40 days at sea to just 15 days on land.
The first phase started on July 21, 2024 – now there are double-load freight trains between China and Iran, bringing the planned China-Iran-European Railway Corridor very close.
According to the CEO of April, inland ports will reduce transportation costs and reduce reliance on busy coastal lanes.
Sputnik’s report states that the project is important.
1-Speed China’s exports to Europe
2-Streamline Iran’s oil exports to China
3-Bypass US controlled chokepoints like the Strait of Malacca
It’s not just logistics – it’s a geostrategic power play, undermining our efforts to isolate China and cripple Iran’s oil trade.
On May 12, Iranian and Chinese officials, as well as Central Asian countries, met in Tehran, speeding up the transcontinental railway network linked to Asia and Europe.
According to Sputnik, citing Ehran-based Tasnim news agency, authorities have agreed to joint tariffs and operating standards to accelerate regional trade and connections, Tasnim News reported.
China and Iran have installed independent steel arteries, and Washington cannot patrol trucks, the report concluded.
MNA