The focus is on the development of exports and rail transport in the Sirjan Special Economic Zone.The focus is on the development of exports and rail transport in the Sirjan Special Economic Zone.

To explore strategies for boosting exports and the transit of goods, Hamid Shahsavari, CEO of the Sirjan Special Economic Zone, and Mehdi Mohtasham, Head of Sirjan Customs, met with Abbas Foroutan—Deputy Head of the Kerman Development Organization and Chairman of the Board of Joopar Passenger and Freight Train Company—to discuss export capacities, multimodal and rail transport, and the transit of goods from the Sirjan Special Economic Zone.

uring the meeting, the special zone’s capabilities regarding exports, combined and rail transport, and goods transit were examined, alongside solutions to streamline customs procedures.

Referring to the consequences of the country’s economic blockade, Shahsavari stated: Despite economic pressures and constraints, the capabilities of the Sirjan Special Economic Zone can be leveraged to boost production and facilitate the export process. he added: During the meeting, the special zone’s capabilities regarding exports, combined and rail transport, and goods transit were examined, alongside solutions to streamline customs procedures.

he added: We invite all manufacturers, exporters, and business stakeholders to leverage the capabilities of the Sirjan Special Economic Zone to expand their export activities.

Highlighting the capabilities of the Jopar passenger and freight railway company, Fortun stated: With its expertise and capabilities in the rail freight sector, Jopar is ready to cooperate and contribute to the development of freight transport and the facilitation of exports from the Sirjan Special Economic Zone. he added: Utilizing rail transport can help accelerate shipments, reduce costs, and facilitate the movement of export goods.

The meeting also underscored the importance of strengthening cooperation among the Sirjan Special Economic Zone, customs authorities, and rail transport infrastructure to facilitate exports and increase the transit of goods.