Taiwan shipping line resumes operations in Iran

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By Alex Lennane

23/07/2014

Taiwan shipping line Wan Hai (there’s mistake in the original article which has somehow confused Thai for Taiwanese) has berthed in an Iranian port for the first time since sanctions were lifted in November. Another three shipping lines will follow suit in the coming weeks, and Iran is expected to announce plans to attract more foreign lines and boost operations.

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