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RINA Services Classifies First Ships in Iran

Mar 24, 2016

RINA Services and the Asian Classification Society (ACS) recently classified the first two general cargo ships at 15,000 GT owned by IRISL, a major shipping company in Iran. This dual classification is the result of a partnership signed…

Iran's European Comeback

Mar 21, 2016

Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has managed to create two companies in Europe in joint collaboration with foreign companies, says Mohammad Saeidi  IRISL managing director. He didn't provide the details of establishment of the two Iran-Europe shipping companies…

Constrains on Iran Oil Shipping Insurance Still Remain

Mar 02, 2016

The chief executive of Frontline, one of the world's largest independent tanker firms, said it is likely to take another two or three months until insurance for cargoes carrying oil from Iran is secured, according to a report in Tasnim. 'We have not lifted anything yet…

Iran, Switzerland Sign Mou On Shipping

Feb 29, 2016

The Islamic Republic of Iran and Switzerland signed on Sunday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on expansion of shipping and sea transport cooperation, Irna reported. Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development in a statement said…

SMM Hamburg Opens the Door for Iran

Feb 01, 2016

For the first time after the end of the trade sanctions, Iran will be represented by a national pavilion at international maritime trade fair SMM Hamburg. “An industry fair is a great platform for building new relationships and getting to know each other…

Iran Hurries India to Finish Chabahar Port

Jan 21, 2016

India has come “under pressure” from Iran to complete the Chabahar Port project, with the lifting of Iranian trade sanctions, reports Hindu Business Line. Acting strategically to China’s repeated attempts to wean away India from Chabahar Port upgradation…

Saudi's UASC Resumes Iran Biz

Jan 21, 2016

Amid political rivalry between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia, United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is resuming business with Iran following the lifting of Western sanctions, reports Reuters. Saudi Arabia is one of the shipping line's main shareholders…

Commercial Ships Makes a Comeback to Iran

Jan 06, 2016

With MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has resumed vessel operations to Iran, after services were suspended in 2012 in response to trade sanctions, Some of the world’s largest container shipping lines are pursuing business in Iran, reports WSJ…

Russia, Iran in Shipbuilding MoU

Dec 29, 2015

Iran Shipbuilding and Offshore Industries Complex Company (ISOICO) and Russian Krasnye Barrikady Shipyard has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for ship building activities. According to a report by MNA, the MoU was signed by…

Iran Contracts German Firm to Make LNG Facility

Dec 06, 2015

Germany’s Linde Group will build the first FLNG (Floating Liquefied Natural Gas) facility in Iran, Iran’s oil minister Bijan Namdar Zanganeh said. Zanganeh said that building LNG-producing facility in line with exports of LNG to European countries is a priority for the ministry…

Iran Belgium Hold Talks to Build FLNG Unit

Nov 12, 2015

Minister of Petroleum, Bijan Zangeneh said that Iran and Belgium are in talks for possible floating production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) FLNG Unit off the Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf.  The issue was brought up during Zangeneh’s talks with Belgian Secretary of State for Foreign Trade…

Iran to Join LNG Club

Oct 26, 2015

Iran is projected to officially join the LNG Exporters Club in the next two years, managing Director of National Iranian Oil Company Rokneddin Javadi was quoted as saying by Mehr News Agency. Establishing new LNG production units instead…

Iran to Exporting LNG via Terminals in Spain

Sep 07, 2015

Iran has received a proposal from Spain to use its terminals to export Liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe, reports Press TV The proposal was discussed during the meeting of Iran’s Oil Minister Bijan Zangeneh with the visiting Spanish Minister of Industry…

Iran-Japan Joint LNG Production

Aug 10, 2015

Iran's oil minister invited the  Japanese delegation to partner in many areas especially Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) output, reports MNA. The delegation of high-level Japanese trade official and executives of major industries, headed by Japan's State Minister of Economy…

CMA CGM to Resume Service to Iran

Aug 03, 2015

The world's third-largest container shipping group, France's CMA CGM, said on Monday it would resume operations to Iran following the deal between Tehran and world powers over the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program. 'Following the…

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