PMO News Portal - "The main and pivotal approach of the
Ports and Maritime Organization in the development of economic cooperation with
Kazakhstan is the implementation and operation of multi modal transport,
digitization of transport, tracking of goods and logistical issues,"
Khosrow Saraei said during a meeting with Chairman of the Board of JSC “Sea
port of Aktau” Abay Turikpenbaev.
“One of the necessities and requirements for the development
of Tehran and Almaty trade relations in is the development of container
transport” Saraei noted.
referring to the approach of the Kazakh government to change
the direction of trade and maritime transit through Iranian ports, The Director
General of Logistics and International Agreements of the Ports and Maritime
Organization announced the formation of a working group consisting of
representatives of ports, customs and shipping of both countries.
Saraei also noted the lack of Ro-Ro shipping lines as one of
the serious issues between the two countries that needs to be addressed.