India on track to make Chabahar preferred port of call in Iran for trade with Central Asian nations, says shipping secy

India on track to make Chabahar preferred port of call in Iran for trade with Central Asian nations, says shipping secy

India is pushing plans to make Chabahar the preferred port of call in Iran instead of Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz, said ports, shipping and waterways secretary T.K. Ramachandran in an interview.

India on track to make Chabahar preferred port of call: Shipping Secretary - Maritime Gateway

In an effort to shift its focus away from Bandar Abbas, which is close to the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, India is moving forward with plans to make Chabahar, which is situated in Iran’s strategically important southeast, its primary port of call, according to ports, shipping, and waterways secretary T.K. Ramachandran. India has accelerated its proposal to build rail and road infrastructure at Chabahar port in response to the ongoing tension in…

India on track to make Chabahar preferred port of call in Iran for trade with Central Asian nations, says shipping secy - India Seatrade News

India is pushing ahead to make Chabahar, located in the strategic southeastern corner of Iran, its main port of call in a bid to pivot away from Bandar Abbas near the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint, said ports, shipping and waterways secretary T.K. Ramachandran. The recent tension in West Asia, marked by the Iran-Israel conflict and US bombings, has prompted India to fast-track its plan to develop rail and road infrastructure at Chabahar port. Thi…