China, Iran open cargo shipping line

(MENAFN) China has recently launched a direct cargo shipping line with Iran to boost and facilitate trade ties between them, according to Iran Daily. Managing Director of Iran Container Shipping Line said that the line will connect between Bandar Abbas of Iran with Dalian and Lianyungang ports of China. Hamzeh Keshavarz said: "The route will cut expenses for the shipment of containers between the two countries." He added: "The shipping line will encourage businessmen to transport consignments at low cost."