Prospects of the North-South ITC and the initiative to create the Southern TC

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The North-South International Transport Corridor is intended to ensure Russia's foreign trade with the Caspian region, the Persian Gulf, Transcaucasia, Iran, India and Africa. However, the project has not been fully realized at present. 

The revitalization of the ports' cargo turnover was mainly due to the Russian-Iranian foreign trade. In the future, Iran is expected to join the EAEU free trade zone, as well as the development of Iran's trade relations with Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan. In addition, it is planned that Afghanistan will invest in the construction of three berths in the port of Enzeli in northern Iran. The development of the trans-Caspian route is to be expected in the coming years. 

In addition to the development of the North-South ITC, Kyrgyzstan has taken the initiative to create the Southern Transport Corridor along the route Russia - Caspian Sea - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan - China. The route is being laid through the port of Turkmenbashi with a subsequent point to the port of Astrakhan. The creation of such infrastructure will strengthen ties with Central Asian neighbors and increase foreign trade turnover. 

Payment to the account of a Russian organization

Payment for services is made in rubles to a Russian bank account. We offer a convenient and easy method of payment, allowing our customers to make payment without any problems.

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If you want to find out the cost of sea transportation to Iran, submit your application for a cost estimate and receive detailed consultation. Or contact us in another way convenient for you.

Frequent questions

We understand that you may have a lot of questions when choosing a company to transport your goods by sea. Therefore, we have prepared a list of frequently asked questions and answers to help you make the right decision.

If you still have additional questions, our experienced logistics specialists are always ready to answer them and help you with the organization of cargo transportation.

Containers are being delivered to the port of destination without repacking.

THC is not included in the tariff cost. ITS LLC provides services on FIFO terms (without loading and unloading). The cost of THC is paid by the sender and consignee at the ports of departure and destination, respectively.

The container stock is located in PJSC Astrakhan Port.

Documents for export transportation with transit in Iran:

  • CCD (Cargo Customs Declaration);
  • Invoice;
  • Packing slip;
  • Cargo information;
  • Consignment note/ Rail waybill.
Documents for export transportation with the destination point in Iran:
  • ССD (Cargo Customs Declaration);
  • Cargo information;
  • Specification;
  • License/ other permits for the export of cargo;
  • Phytosanitary Certificate (for sawn wood);
  • Multimodal declaration (dangerous goods).

  • Contract/ power pf attorney from the consignee to the B/L for the forwarding agent or representative;
  • Telex release issued by the agent at the port of departure;
  • Additional expenses payment;

The standard storage period at PJSC Astrakhan Port is 14 days since the day of unloading.

Our company grants the opportunity to book a container in all directions including India, UAE, China, South Korea and other countries.

We provide ref.containers, only along the route with the final destination in Iran.

When transporting on the North-South TC, 2 B/L are issued. The first bill of lading covers the entire route from Astrakhan to the destination port and vice versa. The second bill of lading (a feeder B/L) is necessary for carrying out customs procedures in Russia during transportation across the Caspian Sea.

Transportation across the Caspian Sea to Iran takes from 5 days up to a couple of weeks. The duration depends on the congestion of the Volga-Caspian Canal and weather conditions.

A customer can find out the location of the vessel by calling the office of ITS LLC. There are no public access programs for tracking ships at the moment.