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Regarding the particulars of grain transportation between Russia and Iran, we talked with Mohammad Sadeghikhorabadi, Iran Country Manager at AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG.

Breakbulk Europe, the world’s biggest project cargo industry conference, will take place this year – for the first time in history – in Bremen, Germany, from the 29th to 31st of May.

The AsstrA group provides comprehensive transport and logistics services related to the organization of international light industry goods transportation, including the transport of clothing, accessories, textiles, fittings, and more.

In 2018, the international logistics operator targets having petrochemical product shipments account for 3% of the company’s total turnover, up from 2.2% in 2017. Plans include increasing shipment volumes in Iraq. Among AsstrA’s latest projects was the delivery of 40 tons of motor oils from Russia to Iraq for a Russian company.

"Delays at the European Union border, road inspections, bureaucracy – these complications are a regular part of transporting cargo from Poland to its east. Such factors have a negative impact on the predictability of the supply chain and the punctuality of cargo delivery. The driver needs a responsible and competent guide who will help him navigate all these challenges. And that’s what we do best," emphasizes Poland Country Manager Mariusz Borkowski.

At the end of last year, AsstrA-Associated Traffic launched a new transit tariff payment service for rail shipments through Russian territory

International transport and logistics company AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG has been specializing in organizing rail transport solutions for many years. Small and medium-sized companies as well as global leaders in various industries trust AsstrA’s extensive experience and high-quality services. From 2015 – 2017, the total number of wagons sent increased almost 6 times to 4,500. Turnover from rail transport in 2017 amounted to 18.7 million euros.