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Latest articles, guides and news about shipping from China to Iran: FCL/LCL sea freight, air freight, customs clearance, costs and transit times.
Industrial Machinery from China to Iran: Sourcing, Shipping and Customs Guide for Pumps, Valves and Bearings
A practical guide to importing industrial machinery from China to Iran — tariff codes for pumps, compressors, machine tools and bearings, the Wenzhou and Jiangsu manufacturing clusters, choosing sea, rail or air freight for heavy cargo, ISPM-15 packaging, and the customs clearance steps.
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Canton Fair 140: Getting Your Guangzhou Purchases to Iran While Hormuz Stays Shut
The 140th Canton Fair runs in Guangzhou from 15 October to 4 November 2026. What each phase covers, the remote-buying options for Iranian importers who cannot travel, and how to move October purchases to Tehran by truck and rail with the Strait of Hormuz closed.
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US Sanctions Hit Iran's Rail Sector: China–Iran Trains Keep Running, but Costs and Friction Rise
The US Treasury designated Iran's railway companies and auto sector under Operation Economic Outcast. What the October 2026 rail sanctions mean for shipping from China to Iran, and how importers can plan around them.
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Auto Parts Import from China to Iran: Sourcing, Duties & Shipping Guide 2026
How to import auto parts and spare parts from China to Iran in 2026: the highest-demand part groups and their HS codes, import order registration, mandatory Iranian standards, sourcing hubs and shipping modes.
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Fresh Tanker Attacks in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran's Rail Roadmap Moves to Centre Stage
Iran's IRGC Navy struck five tankers in four days in early October while Iran Railways unveiled a new corridor roadmap built around two Sarakhs megaprojects. What the latest Hormuz escalation means for shipping from China to Iran — and why rail is becoming the backbone of the corridor.
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Red Sea–Hormuz Double Disruption Pushes China–Iran Freight Rates Toward Record Highs
Weekly China–Iran freight update: China–US container spot rates near $11,000 per FEU on the Red Sea–Hormuz double disruption, Beijing privately presses Tehran over Bab al-Mandeb, and how Iranian importers can cut cost with rail, road and air alternatives.
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First China–Iran Block Train Rolls Through Central Asia: A New Milestone for Overland Freight
Uzbekistan’s freight rail operator has confirmed the first China–Iran block train — 55 container wagons — crossed into Kazakhstan on September 7 and is due in Iran around September 21, in a move toward regular rail service on the China–Central Asia–Iran corridor. Route details, cargo profile and what it means for importers.
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China-Iran Rail Freight Surges to Multiple Trains Daily, Bypassing Hormuz Risk
Iran Chamber of Commerce official says freight trains from China now enter Iran several times a day, each carrying 50-60 wagons. What the rail surge means for China to Iran freight forwarding costs, capacity and route planning.
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US Sanctions and Hormuz Blockade Push Up China-Iran Freight Costs
Weekly China-Iran freight update: new US sanctions, Chinese state tankers avoiding the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb, and what rising costs mean for importers shipping from China to Iran.
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Used Car Import from China to Iran: 2026 Regulations & Complete Guide
Can you import used cars from China to Iran in 2026? Yes. Learn the 2026 rules, age limits, import duties, shipping methods, customs clearance steps, and costs for Iranian importers and traders.
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Air vs Sea Freight from China to Iran: Cost, Transit Time & Best Cargo Fit
Air vs sea freight from China to Iran — which is better? Compare cost, transit time, cargo suitability, pros and cons, and learn how to choose the right shipping method for your business.
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China to Iran Shipping Weekly Report (Aug 19, 2026): Hormuz Tensions and Strategic Ties
HamlChin weekly report on shipping from China to Iran: falling Hormuz transits, a US strike on an Iran-bound container ship, and renewed Iran-China commitment to the 25-year cooperation plan.
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How Much Does Sea Freight from China to Iran Cost in 2026?
Wondering how much sea freight from China to Iran costs in 2026? Complete guide to 20ft and 40ft container (FCL) and LCL rates, factors that drive pricing, customs costs, and money-saving tips.
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