Transportation

Bushehr-Dubai Flights to Resume

Flights between Bushehr in southwestern Iran and Dubai in the UAE, which were suspended last year, will recommence in the first week of the Iranian month of Tir (starting June 21) in cooperation with Kish Airlines.

Chabahar Deal an Opportunity for Whole Region: Pak MP

The Chairman of the Pakistan National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs believes that the Chabahar deal signed between Iran, India and Afghanistan, if looked at positively, will be an opportunity for the whole region.

New Plans to Make Qeshm A Persian Gulf Focal Point: Official

A new contract between Iran and China will turn Qeshm Island into a focal point in the Persian Gulf in terms of oil reservation projects and oil production activities.

Hong Kong Eyes Closer Maritime Cooperation with Tehran

An official with the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) said closer business ties with Iran following a lasting nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers would enable the city to tackle the downturn in the seaborne sector.

Direct Iran-Denmark Flight Launched

Iran's Mahan Air airline has resumed direct flights between Tehran and Copenhagen after an eight-year halt.

Azerbaijan to Give Iran Loan for Railroad Project

An Iranian deputy minister unveiled plans for getting a $500m loan from the Republic of Azerbaijan to construct a railroad in the northern part of the country that will later be connected to Azerbaijan’s railroad network.

FM Spokesman: Iran Pursuing Airbus Planes Delivery

Iran is pursuing the delivery of the civil aircraft it purchased from France’s Airbus through diplomatic channels, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Monday May 6.

Iran and Peugeot Launch New Talks

The Deputy Industry Minister described the details of Iran’s new negotiations with France’s Peugeot over automobile parts manufacturing.

Boeing-Airbus Rivalry for Iranian Market

An aviation official outlines the intense competition between Boeing and Airbus as a barrier to the purchase of aircraft from the European company.

20% Increase in Rajaie Port Activity

Director General of Hormuzgan Province’s Ports and Maritime Organization Ehrahim Idani said container operations in Rajaie port have increased by 20% in the past two months, as compared with the same period last year.

Portugal Calls for Tehran-Lisbon Direct Flights

Portuguese Deputy Foreign Minister Jorge Costa Oliveira called for bolstering relations with Iran, especially in the field of communications, and establishing direct flights between the two countries.

Iran Welcomes China, Pakistan Joining Chabahar Project: Envoy

The Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said Islamabad and Beijing are welcome to join New Delhi and Kabul in developing the strategic port of Chabahar in southeastern Iran.

VP Orders Enhancement of Ties with Indian Ocean Littoral States

First Vice President Eshaq Jahangiri ordered administrative agencies to enhance ties with Indian Ocean littoral states on Saturday May 28.

Mercedes Benz Showcase in Tehran

On the anniversary of the establishment of the Benz Museum, a huge number of classic and brand new Mercedes Benz cars gathered for a...

Pakistan Wants More Border Crossings with Iran

Pakistan commerce minister says establishment of more border crossings between Iran and Pakistan would help in boosting bilateral trade.

Iran and UK Sign Railway Transport MoU

Iran and Britain have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the field of rail transportation.

Dutch Company to Assist Iranian Oil Terminal Renovation

The head of the Iran Oil Terminals Company (IOTC) has said that the company will cooperate with a Dutch oil company to refurbish its oil terminals and facilities.

Iran Working on New Transit Link to EU

Iran says it is working on a new combined transit route that would link its southern port city of Bandar Abbas to Europe through various CIS countries.

NITC to Restart Oil Transfer to Europe Soon

In Bandar Abbas, Ramin Rajaei, an official from the National Iranian Tanker Company, said that the NITC will restart oil cargoes to Europe in the near future.

Iran, India, Afghanistan Sign Deal on Int’l Transit Route

Iran, India and Afghanistan inked a trilateral agreement on establishing an international transit corridor, passing through Iran’s south-eastern port city of Chabahar.

Classic Car Show in Tehran

A gathering of classic cars was held on Saturday May 21 at Azadi Sport Complex in Tehran with more than 500 models on display.    

Chabahar Deal: Afghan President in Tehran

Ashraf Ghani, President of Afghanistan, has arrived in Tehran to ink a momentous trilateral MoU with Iran and India regarding Chabahar Port.

Iranian and Pakistani Cities to Restart Rail Freight Transport

Iran and Pakistan have agreed to resume rail freight transport between the provincial capitals of the two neighbours’ border regions.

Iranian Cars to Enter North African Market

The Islamic Republic of Iran and the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria have signed over a dozen memorandums of understanding (MoUs) on the production of Iranian vehicles in the North African state.

Iran Starts Negotiations with Airbus to Sign Plane Purchase Contract

Iran has begun negotiations with Airbus to finalize the first major deal for purchase of passenger planes since 1979, a senior Iranian official says.

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