Azerbaijan sets transit traffic record
Azerbaijan transited more than 9 million tonnes of cargo in the first seven months of 2026, the highest figure in five years.
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Iran pushing forward development of regional transport corridors
Iran attaches great importance to the development of the North-South and East-West international transport corridors, Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh said during a meeting in Tehran with members of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
Progress to soon be achieved in implementation of North-South project - Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has expressed confidence that progress would soon be achieved in implementing the North-South international transport corridor project.
Russia to launch North-South ITC no matter what - Zakharova
Russia is convinced that the aggravation of the situation in the Middle East will not change the attitude of partners to the launch of the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC), Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
Azerbaijan Railways chef visits Astara terminal construction site
Azerbaijan Railways delegation and Iranian officials inspected the ongoing construction works at the Astara Terminal during the visit to Iran, according to the press service of the Azerbaijan Railways.
North-South corridor freight surges 87 percent in January-April
Freight traffic along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) jumped 87% in the first four months of 2026, Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said, with shipments to Iran leading the increase.
North-South corridor cargo traffic up 13 percent in March
Despite the war in Iran, Russia increased shipments along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) by 13% last month, Russian Railways CEO Oleg Belozerov said.
Baku and Tehran sign memorandum of understanding
The 17th meeting of the Joint Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Trade, and Humanitarian Cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iran was held yesterday in Baku.
Ilham Aliyev and Farzaneh Sadegh hold talks in Baku on region's future transport
Today, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received a delegation led by Farzaneh Sadegh, Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran and Co-Chair of the Azerbaijan-Iran Intergovernmental Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation.
Russia to begin implementing Rasht-Astara in Iran since April
The practical implementation of the Rasht-Astara railway line project within the framework of the North-South international transport corridor will begin on April 1, 2026, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said.
Iran to remove all barriers to North-South project by late March, Pezeshkian says
Moscow and Tehran are jointly implementing the Rasht-Astara railway project. The cost of the project is €1.6 bln
Azerbaijan to modernize Baku-Astara railway line by 2028
Azerbaijan plans a comprehensive modernization of the Baku-Astara railway line, which, once completed, will allow for the resumption of passenger service on this route, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rahman Hummatov said.
Iran to purchase all land for Rasht-Astara railway by April
Tehran is seriously commited to implement the Rasht-Astara railway project
Iran to accelerate development of transport corridors
Accelerating operational work within the North-South and East-West international transport corridors is of great importance for Iran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said at a meeting in Tehran dedicated to international transport corridors and the development of a railway line in Tehran Province.
Russia's Deputy PM and Iran's Security Council Secretary hold talks in Tehran
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Saveliev held talks with Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani in Tehran.
Igor Babushkin and Ali Asadov hold talks in Baku
Governor of Russia's Astrakhan Region Igor Babushkin and Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov held talks in Baku, the Azerbaijani Cabinet of Ministers said.
Russian and Iranian Presidents hold talks in Ashgabat
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Ashgabat, the Kremlin press service reported.
Iran and Kazakhstan to increase mutual investment
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks today, the Akorda reported.
"North-South" becomes Russia's key infrastructure project
The development of the International North-South Transport Corridor is a priority for the Russian government, Russia's Economic Development Minister Maxim Reshetnikov said at the VTB 'Russia Calling!' investment forum.
Memorandum on North-South transport corridor signed in Baku
Russian, Azerbaijani and Iranian Railways signed a memorandum of understanding on boosting the North-South cooperation efficiency following the 83rd meeting of the CIS Railway Transport Council.
