Russia to Export Coal to India

• 11 Jun 2024

During the 27th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) (5-8 June, 2024), Russia announced its plans to export coal to India using Iran’s railways.

Key Points

• It will make use of the International North-South Corridor to export coals to India.
• The first coal-carrying wagons will be sent to India after passing through Iran and Bandar Abbas.
• Iran and Russia are cooperating in maritime sector to use Caspian Sea to shorten transit from Russia to India.
• The Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has assigned 300 containers to transport goods between Russia and India.