In a significant boost to the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), the first freight train from Russia has successfully arrived at Iran’s Aprin dry port. The train carried 62 forty-foot containers loaded with paper products, pulp, and other goods bound for Iran and Iraq.
The train began its journey roughly 900 kilometres north of Moscow, traversing Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan before entering Iran through the Incheh Borun border crossing. Completing the journey in 12 days, the operation marks a major milestone in strengthening connectivity between Russia, Iran, and other regional markets.
According to INSTC officials, the service was made possible through extensive coordination among railways, customs authorities, freight forwarders, and cargo owners along the route.
Earlier, on November 3, Iran and Russia agreed to establish a joint transport task force and introduce a digital single-window system to streamline customs procedures and enhance bilateral trade efficiency.
