TIR boosts India-Iran-Afghanistan intermodal trade
The first intermodal transport, using TIR from India via Chabahar port in Iran, was completed last week. Carrying factory line components, the operation took seven days in total - five by sea and two by road from Chabahar port in Iran to the final destination in Afghanistan. In comparison, the traditional route from Bandar Abbas port in Iran is three to four days longer.
This was also the first TIR operation started from India and by an Indian TIR carnet holder, the International Road Union (IRU) said. Thanks to TIR and its IT tools, the risk management procedures were completed ahead of the journey. As a result, the containers were not opened for inspection at any of the borders crossed, including Chabahar port, according to IRU. (ben)