Iran discusses land route with Pakistan to move stranded containers from Karachi

5 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Apr 24

Around 3,000 containers intended for Iran remain stuck at Karachi port due to a US naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian and Pakistani officials now considering overland transport.
The proposed route would see Pakistani trucks carry goods to the border, where Iranian transport would take over, though the plan remains under discussion and could be slower and more costly than shipping.
The US blockade has sharply restricted Iran’s imports and exports, raising insurance costs and threatening economic stability, but Iran is leveraging alternative corridors and barter agreements to mitigate the impact.

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