Introduction
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is a multi-modal network of ship, rail, and road routes aimed at reducing travel time and costs in moving goods between Russia, Central Asia, Iran, and India. This report explores the potential impacts of the INSTC on existing trade routes, including the Suez Canal and the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC), and examines how these shifts may influence regional and global political alignments and economics.
Enhanced Connectivity and Trade Efficiency
Competition with the Suez Canal Route
The INSTC provides a shorter and potentially cheaper alternative to the traditional Suez Canal route, reducing transit times by up to 40% and transportation costs significantly (ISDP, 2024). This enhanced efficiency is likely to divert a substantial portion of trade traffic away from the Suez Canal, impacting the revenues and economic activities of countries that rely on this route.
Impact on the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC)
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