Armenia can win the “competition” in transit from Iran to Russia, Russian businessman Alexander Sharov told Armenian News-NEWS.am.

He added that even though the Iran-Armenia cargo transportation by vehicles is growing, there is a real chance to increase it on the account of cargo from Russia.

Sharov noted that shipments via the Caspian Sea take longer, since they have to wait for the ships, and although it is quicker via Azerbaijan, the transit fees there are about $1,000.

“And if it is carried out via Armenia and Georgia, it seems it will be around $300,” he added.

As per the Russian businessman, this is why Armenia should become appealing for Russian importers.

“[But] this will not be possible without logistics,” he stressed.

Alexander Sharov concluded that if Armenia does not become “greedy” when it comes to the VAT, it could win in cargo transit with a very common route.