North-South Corridor 2026: The Path from India to CIS via Iran

The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) has reached its design capacity in

1. It is the fastest route for delivering goods from India, Vietnam, and Thailand to the CIS.

Advantages of the Route via Iran

1. Speed: Delivery from Mumbai to Moscow takes 18-22 days (compared to 40+ days via the Suez Canal).
2. Security: The entire route passes through friendly countries, eliminating the risk of blockades in Western ports.
3. Cost: Logistics savings of up to 30% due to the reduced distance.

How the Logistics Work?

• Sea Leg: Mumbai -> Bandar Abbas (Iran).
• Land Leg: Railway through Iran to the port of Anzali or Astara.
• Caspian Sea: Ferry to Astrakhan or Makhachkala.

Financial Support via Onex

Working with Iranian counterparties and ports requires specific knowledge in payments. Onex ensures:

• AED/RUB Settlements: Payment of port fees and freight without sanction risks.
• Cost Lock: Transparent calculation of logistics leg costs.

  Problem: Your cargo from India is stuck in Bandar Abbas due to issues paying freight to an Iranian carrier. Agitation: Every day of delay means additional storage costs and the risk of cargo damage. Solution: Use Onex financial gateways for instant payment of logistics services in Iran and India.

2026-2030 Prospects

With the completion of the Rasht-Astara railway, the corridor's capacity will triple, making it the region's primary trade route.

References & External Insights

• Source: Logistics Standards
• Source: Logistics Standards
• Source: Strategy Standards
• Source: Strategy Standards