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Launch of Busheher – Doha shipping line postponed

Business Materials 16 September 2019 11:13 (UTC +04:00)

Tehran, Iran, Sept.16

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Iran and Qatar were expected to launch cargo passenger shipping line from Bushehr to Doha; however, the project has faced delay.

"There are various reasons for the 20-day delay of Bushehr-Doha shipping, one of them was is related to the problems that occurred in Doha," said director general of Bushehr Ports and Maritime Organization, Trend reports citing IRNA's interview with the official.

"I can not conclude that there are signs of closing Bushehr–Doha shipping project but there were various issues, which hopefully will be resolved as soon as possible; however, I do not know the date," Siyavash Arjmand Zadeh said.

"There were problems that occurred with the ship, which was to transfer passengers, and it was expected that travel agencies and tours sell the tickets," he said.

"The passenger terminal is currently open and it's expected that the reconstruction operation will be completed soon. On the other hand, if it is expected that fuel price is calculated based on free market fare, it will not have economic advantage or profit. The designated private company has submitted its suggestion to obtain subsidies for the fuel," he added.

"The first trip of Bushehr–Doha ship was expected to take place on August 24, but the trip was postponed. Officials claim the ship will move, while the date and details are not known," he said.

Arjmand Zadeh added that the ship has the capacity to transfer 1,600 passengers and 2,000 tons of cargo in container.

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