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Iran, Pakistan Launch Overland Truck Route for 3,000 Containers

4/25/2026

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Iran is exploring an overland truck corridor with Pakistan to move about 3,000 stranded containers from Karachi into Iran.
Pakistani officials confirmed talks with Iranian business leaders and said Iran will pay extra to Pakistani drivers who transport cargo beyond the border.
Officials added that the reopened Iraq-Syria border crossing will provide a safer alternative for trade and oil transport away from the Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran is exploring an overland truck corridor with Pakistan to move about 3,000 stranded containers from Karachi into Iran.
Pakistani officials confirmed talks with Iranian business leaders and said Iran will pay extra to Pakistani drivers who transport cargo beyond the border.
Officials added that the reopened Iraq-Syria border crossing will provide a safer alternative for trade and oil transport away from the Strait of Hormuz.