Middle Corridor could cut AsiaEurope delivery times
World Bank estimates indicate that in approximately 15 years, cargo delivery from Asia to Europe via the Middle Corridor will take 18-19 days.
transport in the East
Iranian airlines to suspend flights to Azerbaijan from September 22
Other airlines will continue to maintain the air link between the two countries
Iraq lifts restrictions on civilian use of airspace
Iraq said it had returned restricted airspace in the western part of the country to civilian authorities, ending limits that had been in place for military operations since 2016, the Iraqi transport ministry said.
Russia and Pakistan discuss launching direct air links
Pakistan's ambassador has announced efforts to launch direct air links with Russia, calling them a crucial element for business development
Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia discuss expansion of air routes
Negotiations on expanding air routes between Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia took place between AZAL and the Saudi diplomatic mission in Baku.
Iran not to allow opening of second corridor in Hormuz
Iran will not allow the creation of an alternative route or a second corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, senior military advisor to the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Major General Mohsen Rezaei said.
US redirects 49 ships after resumption of naval blockade of Iran
Since the resumption of the blockade of Iran’s seaports on July 14, the U.S. military has rerouted 49 merchant ships, and two more vessels have been put out of action, according to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).
Iran and Oman plan new central route through Strait of Hormuz - media
The northern and southern routes through the Strait of Hormuz may be closed to shipping once a new central corridor developed by Iran and Oman is opened.
Türkiye exports diesel-electric locomotive to Tanzania
Türkiye has exported its first domestically produced diesel-electric shunting locomotive, the DE 10000, to Tanzania, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloğlu has said.
IRGC stops six vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Iran announced the interception of six vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, following the IRGC's announcement of four stops the previous day.
Deliveries along North-South Corridor up 10 percent this year - Putin
Deliveries along the North-South International Transport Corridor, particularly its eastern branch, grew by 10% from January to May, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
Problems with naval routes open new opportunities for cooperation between Moscow and Astana, Overchuk says
Previously successful international maritime routes can no longer be considered safe, as far as they are being used as tools of confrontation
Azerbaijan increases investment in Eurasian Transport Framework by 62 percent
Azerbaijan increased its investment in the Eurasian Transport Framework by 62% this year, with the majority of projects being implemented in Russia.
Powerful storm disrupts air travel in Istanbul
A storm in Istanbul has caused delays at the local airport, preventing flights from landing on time.
Georgia and Singapore discuss transport and logistics cooperation
Georgia's Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili discussed economic cooperation with her Singaporean counterpart Jeffrey Siow during a visit to Singapore.
US redirects 7 ships since renewal of naval blockade of Iran
The United States military has disabled one vessel and redirected seven more since the renewal of the blockade of Iran's seaports, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated.
Kazakhstan and China sign transport agreements totaling 400 mln dollars
Kazakhstan Railways has signed a package of agreements with Chinese partners totaling $400 million, the company's press service reported.
Airlines advised against flying over Persian Gulf countries
Due to the escalation between the US and Iran, flights in the region are still unsafe
Flights connecting Astana, Almaty with Ankara to operate daily
Turkish low-cost carrier AJET will significantly ramp up its flight frequencies from Astana and Almaty to Ankara starting this August, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan reported.
Trump says Strait of Hormuz open
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said the Strait of Hormuz was “open as far as we’re concerned,” brushing off a declaration from the Iranian military insisting the waterway was closed once again.
