Western Hormozgan Ports Enhance Telecommunications Infrastructure
The Director of Ports and Maritime Affairs in Western Hormozgan, Morteza Salari, announced a significant upgrade to the telecommunications infrastructure in the region's ports, valued at 200 billion rials. This initiative aims to enhance safety within port basins and areas while ensuring stable communications across the ports.

 PMO News Portal - improving telecommunications infrastructure plays a critical role in advancing navigation systems and managing vessel traffic in the area. The newly acquired equipment will enable better monitoring and faster communication for security and navigation teams. He further noted that, given the strategic importance of Western Hormozgan's ports, this development is a vital step toward accelerating maritime operations and reducing potential risks for ships and vessels. 

 

In addition, Amin Sadeghi, Head of Technical and Engineering Affairs for Western Hormozgan Ports, highlighted that enhanced port safety not only improves management systems but also attracts more commercial investments, boosting economic growth in the region. He stated that with the completion of these upgrades, Western Hormozgan Ports are expected to emerge as a key communication and security hub in the Persian Gulf. This move is seen as a significant step toward achieving long-term goals in maritime operations and international trade.


Mar 15, 2025
Number of visit 5
Chabahar Port gears up for Nowrooz Marine Travels
The Director-General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Sistan and Baluchestan, Qasem Askari-Nasab, announced that Chabahar Port is ready to serve Nowruz travelers in 1404 (2025) through 11 dedicated tourist stations.

 

PMO News Portal - As part of the Nowruz Travel Facilitation Plan for the Makran coasts, various services will be provided to visitors and maritime tourists across key locations in Chabahar, including Tis and Haft-Tir Pier, as well as eastern Makran coastal areas such as Ramin, Beris, Pasabandar, and Gwatar. Western Makran coastal regions like Zarabad, Darak, Tangand  Konarak are also included in the plan.

 

According to Askari-Nasab, a total of 355 personnel—including administrative staff, supervisory teams, vessel crews, and rescue assistants—will be deployed for service. Additionally, 14 rescue vessels and 60 passenger and tourist vessels are prepared to accommodate travelers.

 

Furthermore, eight service vessels—including search-and-rescue boats, tugboats, and other utility vessels—will be operational during the implementation of the plan from March 15 to April 4, 2025. These vessels will provide tourism services as well as maritime search-and-rescue operations for citizens during the holiday period.

 

Mar 15, 2025
Number of visit 6
Iran's Caspian Sea Cargo Fleet Capacity Doubles
The Director General of Maritime Affairs at Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), Alahmorad Afifipour, announced that the capacity of Iran's cargo fleet in the Caspian Sea has doubled over the past two years. By the end of the current year, the number of vessels flying the Iranian flag in this region is expected to reach 104.

 

PMO News Portal -  a significant portion of Iran's trade with northern countries, particularly those bordering the Caspian Sea, is conducted via this maritime route.

The number of Iranian-flagged vessels has risen from 47 in 2021 to 94. This growth reflects the country's efforts to strengthen its maritime trade infrastructure.

 

North-South Transit Corridor in Focus

Afifipour emphasized that most of the newly added vessels are cargo ships, which will play a key role in facilitating goods transportation. He also noted the ongoing efforts to boost transit through the North-South Corridor, connecting the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. This initiative aims to increase Iran’s share of cargo movement between its northern ports and other Caspian Sea nations.

 

Fleet Modernization 

Addressing concerns about fleet age, Afifipour stated that while Caspian Sea vessels face unique size and operational constraints compared to those in open seas, their age does not hinder trade. He assured that all vessels comply with national and international technical standards for safe operations.

Afifipour also acknowledged that fleet age is an important developmental indicator in maritime transport but reiterated that it does not pose a significant barrier to Iran’s shipping activities.

 

Caspian Sea Water Level Decline Raises Concerns

On another note, Afifipour confirmed the ongoing decline in Caspian Sea water levels. He revealed that extensive studies have been conducted by Iran and other Caspian-bordering nations to understand this phenomenon. A joint commission is being planned to address water level reduction, its causes, and potential solutions.

In response to this challenge, measures such as relocating docks have been initiated by Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization to ensure continued maritime operations despite falling water levels.

 

Mar 12, 2025
Number of visit 32
Iran Strengthens Maritime Ties with IMO
Iran's Ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, discusses enhanced collaboration with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to advance global maritime standards.

 

PMO News Portal – Iran’s newly appointed Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Seyed Ali Mousavi, met with Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Transport and Acting Head of Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) in Tehran. 

The key agenda of the meeting was to discuss expanding and strengthening Iran’s cooperation with the International Maritime Organization (IMO). 

 

During the meeting, Mousavi, who has previously served as a legal advisor and diplomatic liaison at the Iranian Embassy in London, emphasized the crucial role of Iran’s permanent representation at IMO headquarters in London. He highlighted the significance of IMO's role in regulating international maritime standards and how Iran can further enhance its engagement with the organization to improve maritime safety, environmental protection, and seafarer training standards. 

 

IMO-PMO Collaboration

the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) plays a vital role in the implementation of IMO’s international regulations, including safety standards like SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), environmental policies like MARPOL (Marine Pollution Prevention), and certification guidelines such as STCW (Seafarers' Training and Certification). 

 

Rasouli reiterated Iran’s commitment to maritime diplomacy, emphasizing Iran's active participation in key IMO committees, including the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) and the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The PMO is responsible for ensuring compliance with IMO’s global maritime regulations, playing an essential role in upholding international safety standards and advancing the country’s maritime capabilities on a global scale.

 

 Iran’s diplomatic presence in the UK has a critical role in advancing Iran’s maritime interests.  Mousavi’s deep expertise in international maritime affairs is expected to facilitate Iran’s involvement in IMO-led reforms, maritime security initiatives, and environmental protection measures, which are vital for improving global maritime trade. 

 

This meeting marks an essential milestone in strengthening Iran’s global maritime position, enhancing cooperation within IMO, and expanding Iran’s influence in shaping international maritime policies, ensuring the country’s active participation in discussions about maritime safety and sustainability.

 

Mar 12, 2025
Number of visit 32
Loading, unloading of goods rises 75% in Abadan ports
the loading and unloading of goods in the ports of Abadan city, in the southwest of Iran, rose 75 percent during the first ten months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024-January 19, 2025), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Kambiz Malekizadeh, the director of the ports and maritime department of Abadan, announced that 129,958 tons of commodities were loaded and unloaded in the ports of Abadan in the mentioned ten-month period.

a total of 194.79 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the country’s ports during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year.

oil product unloading totaled 23.53 million tons, while unloading of non-oil products reached 44.16 million tons, bringing the total unloaded goods to 67.69 million tons.

Oil product loading at PMO-controlled ports amounted to 64.41 million tons, and non-oil product loading totaled 62.69 million tons, resulting in a combined loading volume of 127.10 million tons by the end of the 10-month period.

The total volume of oil product loading and unloading during this period stood at 87.94 million tons, while non-oil product operations accounted for 106.84 million tons. Altogether, 194.79 million tons of oil and non-oil products were handled.

The ports handled 2.57 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers during this period, marking a 13 percent increase compared to the same period last year, which saw 2.28 million TEUs processed.

Iran’s ports have a total nominal capacity of over 260 million tons per year, allowing them to handle a wide range of oil and non-oil commodities. Key ports, such as Shahid Rajaei Port in Hormozgan Province, account for a significant portion of the country’s trade activity due to their advanced infrastructure and strategic location along international shipping routes.

Investments in port infrastructure have further enhanced the efficiency of loading and unloading operations, reducing turnaround times for vessels.

Mar 9, 2025
Number of visit 37
New Record in container operation at Bushehr Port
The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province: The loading and unloading performance of Bushehr Port from the beginning of this year (Iranian calendar), exceeded 6 million tons for the first time, setting an unprecedented record.

PMO News Portal -Mohammad Shakibinasab stated: As of March 10 this year, the performance of Bushehr Port increased by 34% to 6 million 42 thousand 517 tons.

He said: During this period, the amount of non-oil exports increased by 19% to 3 million 217 thousand tons and oil exports increased by 57% to 2 million 825 thousand tons.

The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province continued: From the beginning of this year, the container performance of Bushehr Port increased by 30% to 70 thousand 226 container units.

Shakibinasab added: During the aforementioned period, the main export items of Bushehr Port included cement, clinker, construction materials and metals.

Mar 9, 2025
Number of visit 36
215M tons of goods loaded, unloaded at Iranian ports
The total volume of cargo handling at Iran’s ports reached 215.33 million tons in the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 20, 2024 – February 19, 2025)

The volume of oil cargo discharged during this period was 25.73 million tons, while non-oil cargo discharge stood at 49.3 million tons, bringing the total unloading of oil and non-oil cargo to 75.03 million tons.

Oil cargo loading in the country’s ports amounted to 69.69 million tons, and non-oil cargo loading reached 70.61 million tons, bringing the total volume of loaded cargo, both oil and non-oil, to 140.3 million tons.

The combined volume of oil cargo discharge and loading in the 11-month period stood at 95.42 million tons, while non-oil cargo discharge and loading totaled 119.9 million tons, bringing the total cargo handling figure to 215.33 million tons.

The volume of container operations in Iran’s ports reached 2.84 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent units) by the end of February 2025, marking a 12 percent increase compared to the same period last year when container operations totaled 2.53 million TEU.

Mar 2, 2025
Number of visit 37
211 Million Tons of Goods Loaded, Unloaded at Iranian Ports
Deputy Head of Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Jalil Eslami announced that 211 million tons of commodities were loaded and unloaded at the Iranian ports since the start of the current Persian calendar year (started on March 20).

“The amount of unloading and loading, which is one of the most important indicators for evaluating the performance of the country's ports, has been the same this year as last year and has reached 211 million tons,” Eslami said.

“In the transit sector, a 21 percent growth has been achieved, and in the basic goods sector, the performance of the country's ports has been reported to be 21 million tons,” he added.

Over 236 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the Iranian ports under the supervision of the PMO in the past Persian calendar year (ended on March 19).

The PMO announced in April that 236,512,240 tons of commodities were loaded and unloaded at the Iranian ports in the said period, showing a 10% hike compared to a year earlier.

Also, over 29 million tons of oil products were unloaded at the Iranian ports from March 21, 2023, to March 19, 2024.

In this period, over 51 million tons of non-oil goods were unloaded at the ports.

Totally, more than 80 million tons of oil- and non-oil goods were unloaded at the Iranian ports in the previous Iranian calendar year.

More than 81 million tons of oil products were loaded at the ports from March 21, 2023, to March 19, 2024, while over 74 million tons of non-oil goods were loaded at the country’s ports.

In total, over 155 million tons of oil- and non-oil goods were loaded at the Iranian ports in the last Iranian calendar year.

The loading and unloading of goods in the containerized operation sector registered a five percent growth in the 12-month period compared to a year before.

Feb 26, 2025
Number of visit 46
Operation of new port equipment at Shahid Rajaee Port
The Deputy Director of Ports and Economy of the General Administration of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Hormozgan announced the start of operation of new port equipment, including 2 reach stackers, and 2 side lifts at the dangerous goods terminal of Shahid Rajaee Port.

PMO News Portal - referring to the operation of container loading and unloading equipment at Shahid Rajaee Port, The Deputy Director of Ports and Economy of the General Administration of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Hormozgan announced the investment value of this equipment to be over $10 million. By importing this amount of port equipment, employment will be created for more than 100 people.

He added: In line with the development of the sea-based economy and supporting port businesses, 10 port tugs and two transtainers will be added to the existing equipment capacity in the next few months.

Feb 26, 2025
Number of visit 53
Moscow, Tehran welcome the creation of a comprehensive maritime roadmap in the Caspian Sea
Dmitry Zverev, Deputy Minister of Transport of the Russian Federation, in a meeting with Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Transport for Roads and Urban Development and Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization, emphasized the efforts of Tehran and Moscow to increase combined transit of the Caspian route, facilitate and smooth container transit and transportation through ports, and launch a cruise line between Bandar Anzali and Astrakhan.

PMO News Portal - The Russian Deputy Minister of Transport stated that we are ready to reduce the problems of maritime transport in the Caspian Sea and facilitate the entry and exit of ships from ports, and emphasized: Problems of ship scheduling and unloading of special and perishable goods are among the issues that we must take immediate action to resolve.

 

Dmitry Azebrov, referring to the equipping and optimization of the Makhachkala port to facilitate the docking and unloading and loading of various goods, stated: The Russian Ministry of Transport is seeking a comprehensive and complete agreement with Iran in various maritime and port fields.

 

Tehran's readiness to hold a specialized maritime meeting with Moscow

 

The head of the Ports and maritime Organization also stated in a meeting with his Russian counterpart that we are seeking to implement a joint action plan to enhance and develop maritime cooperation with Russia, and emphasized: We are pursuing the development of cooperation

 

Rasouli stated that maximum use of logistics and transit capacities in the Caspian Sea and development of trade cooperation in a single platform are the desires of both Iran and Russia, adding: Unification of port tariffs, facilitating combined transit of the Caspian route, and smoothing container passage through the ports of the two countries require a comprehensive maritime roadmap.

The Deputy Minister of Transport for Roads and Urban Development emphasized: The Ports and Maritime Organization is fully prepared to hold a specialized meeting with Moscow in order to achieve a comprehensive maritime roadmap and a joint action plan in maritime transport.

Feb 19, 2025
Number of visit 57
Iran's initiative for joint action and short-term, low-cost return synergy among Caspian Sea littoral countries
The Deputy Minister of Transport and Roads and Urban Development, at the "Third Economic Conference of the Caspian Sea Coastal Countries", explained the initiative of the Islamic Republic of Iran for short-term, low-cost, and quick-return joint action and synergy among the Caspian Sea coastal countries.

Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Transport, Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization, in the panel on transport and transit cooperation and technical and engineering services of the "Third Economic Conference of the Caspian Sea Coastal Countries", explained the initiative of the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the planning and implementation of a short-term, low-cost and quick-return joint action plan and synergy of the Caspian Sea coastal countries in order to maximize the use of the existing infrastructure capacities and facilities of all transportation sectors and a developmental perspective on the infrastructure and equipment needed in order to jumpstart transportation and transit exchanges.

He pointed out that countries should make maximum use of economic, trade, transport and transit agreements and understandings related to corridors in order to commercialize and make attractive maritime, road and rail transport routes in the east-west and north-south directions of the Caspian Sea and its hinterland in the south, east, west and north of the Caspian Sea.

Rasouli added: Supporting knowledge-based companies in the effective use of capacities such as the TIR Carnet Convention, especially the electronic TIR (E-TIR), the CMR Convention and its electronic form (E-CMR), the Commonwealth of Independent States Rail Transport Council, the OTIF Organization, the CIM and SMGS Conventions, and new electronic and digital technologies are emphasized to integrate transport and customs systems, eliminate document barriers, and exchange information electronically.

He suggested that capable companies from the Caspian Sea littoral countries play an effective role in defining joint work in this field.

The Deputy Minister of Transport for Roads and Urban Development said to the audience of this meeting: Currently, there are some physical and process barriers on the common borders that can be removed with low-cost organizational measures and process improvements. The elimination of these physical barriers at the common borders is based on the transcendent concept of an unhindered and non-stop border crossing, and requires the will and effective coordination of the parties.

He emphasized: "More use of shipping capacities, the creation of deeper and more commercial lines, and increasing the possibility of container shipping in the Caspian Sea require specialized equipment for unloading containers, as well as the necessary system and infrastructure in ports to clear containers outside the port”
Feb 19, 2025
Number of visit 77
83% growth in container operations at Chabahar Port in 2024
The Deputy Director of Port Affairs of the General Administration of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Sistan and Baluchestan: Chabahar Port's container operations in 2024 have increased by 83% compared to 2023.

PMO News Portal - Hossein Shahdadi, The Deputy Director of Port Affairs of the General Administration of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Sistan and Baluchestan stated: In 2024, Chabahar Port has achieved the second position among the country's container ports by carrying out 90,767 TEU container operations with an 83% growth.

He assessed the increase in container loading and unloading at Shahid Beheshti Port as a result of market development activities, interaction with major shipping lines, especially the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Group.

According to the Deputy Minister of Chabahar Port Affairs, planning for the growth of activities in order to provide services for all customs procedures and commodity groups is considered to be another factor affecting the increase in container operations at this port.

Feb 16, 2025
Number of visit 86
Shahid Rajaee Role as a key player in transforming the country into transit center in the region
The President's representative in coordinating the implementation of general sea-oriented development policies, referring to the government's determination to activate the North-South and East-West corridors, said: "Shahid Rajai Port, as the largest active port in Iran, plays a key role in transforming the country into a goods transit center in the region."

PMO news Portal - during a visit to Shahid Rajaee Port,  Ali Abdul-Alizadeh  emphasized the pivotal role of this port in achieving the country's transit and stated: Shahid Rajaee Port, as the largest active port of the Islamic Republic of Iran, plays a key role in transforming the country into a transit center for goods in the region.

 

Stating that the development of transit will lead to economic prosperity, create employment, and increase the country's income, he added: The government, focusing on the development of Shahid Rajaee and Shahid Beheshti Chabahar ports, is seeking to create the necessary preparations to begin transit operations.

Referring to his visit to Shahid Beheshti Chabahar Port and Shahid Rajaee Port, he stated: Port managers have committed to providing the necessary preparations to fulfill the country's commitments in the field of transit of Russian cargo. Shahid Rajaee Port is expected to operate at least 30 million tons of transit cargo next year.

 

Feb 5, 2025
Number of visit 67
Loading, unloading of goods increases 46% in Khorramshahr port
The loading and unloading of goods in Khorramshahr port, in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province, increased by 46 percent during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2024 – January 19, 2025), as compared to the same time span in the previous year

Ali Asgari, the director-general of the Ports and Maritime Department of Khorramshahr county, said that 90 percent of the products exported from this port is to Iraq and 10 percent to Kuwait.

a total of 194.79 million tons of goods were loaded and unloaded at the country’s ports during the first 10 months of the current Iranian calendar year. oil product unloading totaled 23.53 million tons, while unloading of non-oil products reached 44.16 million tons, bringing the total unloaded goods to 67.69 million tons.

Oil product loading at PMO-controlled ports amounted to 64.41 million tons, and non-oil product loading totaled 62.69 million tons, resulting in a combined loading volume of 127.10 million tons by the end of the 10-month period.

The total volume of oil product loading and unloading during this period stood at 87.94 million tons, while non-oil product operations accounted for 106.84 million tons. Altogether, 194.79 million tons of oil and non-oil products were handled.

The ports handled 2.57 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers during this period, marking a 13 percent increase compared to the same period last year, which saw 2.28 million TEUs processed.

Iran’s ports have a total nominal capacity of over 260 million tons per year, allowing them to handle a wide range of oil and non-oil commodities. Key ports, such as Shahid Rajaei Port in Hormozgan Province, account for a significant portion of the country’s trade activity due to their advanced infrastructure and strategic location along international shipping routes.

Investments in port infrastructure have further enhanced the efficiency of loading and unloading operations, reducing turnaround times for vessels.

Feb 5, 2025
Number of visit 60
Non-oil exports from Bushehr ports increases by 12.4 percent
In the first 10 months of this year, non-oil exports from Bushehr ports grew by 12.4 percent to 9,842,914 tons.

PMO News Portal - Mohammad Shakibinasab, Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province, stated: During the aforementioned period, the amount of container transportation from the ports of the province has also increased by 14 percent to 132,885 containers.

He stated: The volume of unloading and loading operations in Bushehr Port has increased by 46.6 percent to five million and 445 thousand tons.

The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province continued: The amount of imports from the ports of the province has also increased by 51 percent and reached one million and 210 thousand and 672 tons, and the amount of transit has also been reported with a growth of 22.5 times

He added: The main transit goods in the ports of Bushehr Province include petroleum products, food, construction goods and household appliances, respectively.

Feb 2, 2025
Number of visit 85
Increasing Port Capacity; Iran's Big Step to Becoming a Regional Transit Hub
The head of the Ports and Maritime Organization announced long-term plans to maximize cargo transit in the country's ports and said: "By improving infrastructure, increasing port capacity, and facilitating processes, we are seeking to increase Iran's share in regional transit."

PMO News Portal - Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development, announced the implementation of models to support private sector investment in the field of transportation and changing processes to strengthen and facilitate the presence of this sector in the development of fleets and infrastructure as two government plans in the field of transportation. Saeed Rasouli, who was recently appointed by the Minister of Roads and Urban Development as the head of the Ports and Maritime Organization, announced the development of various scenarios for the growth of the maritime economy if sanctions continue.

Feb 2, 2025
Number of visit 96
Government plan for transit of 40 million tons of goods with Russia
The President's representative in coordinating the implementation of general policies for sea-based development by strengthening the North-South corridor, we will soon witness trade and transit of 40 million tons of goods from/to Russia and the countries bordering the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Indian Ocean.

PMO News Portal - Ali Abdul-Alizadeh, while visiting Amirabad Port, referred to the plans for developing a sea-based economy stated: "Given the agreement between the governments of Iran and Russia to exchange up to 40 million tons of goods between the two countries through import, export, or transit, these transactions certainly require strengthening and developing infrastructure."

Representative for the Development of the Sea-Based Economy noted: Currently, the country's northern ports in the Caspian Sea have a capacity of between 20 and 25 million tons of goods for operations and transit, and to increase it to 40 million tons, we must use road and rail terminals in addition to developing port infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2025
Number of visit 89
"Grand Ferry" passenger-cargo ship berths successfully at Bushehr Port
The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province: The docking test of the passenger-cargo ship "Grand Ferry", as the largest cargo-passenger ship in Iran, was successfully completed at Bushehr Port.

PMO News Portal - Mohammad Shakibinasab stated: The Grand Ferry ship, with a length of 145 meters, a width of 26 meters, and a height of 45 meters, has the capacity to transport passengers in five different classes.

He added: This ship is equipped with 500 beds in 250 rooms and 1,500 seats, which can provide extensive services to tourists and passengers.

The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province continued: With the completion of the major renovation of the Shahid Haqgoo International Marine Passenger Terminal in Bushehr, this project is ready to operate in Persian Gulf

”In line with the implementation of the major policies of sea-oriented development, one of the strategic priorities of Bushehr Port is the development of marine tourism, and the Grand Ferry ship can play an important role in achieving this goal.” He emphasized.

Jan 29, 2025
Number of visit 69
652,000 passengers travel through ports in western Hormozgan
The Director of Ports and Maritime Affairs of West Hormozgan announced that more than 652,000 sea passengers and nearly 30,000 voyages have been recorded in the first 10 months of this year (Iranian calendar)

PMO News Portal - "Morteza Salari" added: since the beginning of this year to the end of January this year, 652,265 sea passengers, domestic and international tourists have traveled through western ports of the province, of which 666,422 were on domestic sea routes.

He mentioned the domestic sea routes of the western ports from Lengeh, Aftab and Charak to Kish, Abu Musa and other islands in the Persian Gulf and continued: During this period, 12,902 passengers traveled through these ports to the United Arab Emirates.

Jan 29, 2025
Number of visit 52
PMO’s head Message on the occasion of World Customs Day
Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization, congratulated the World Customs Day (January 26) in a message, appreciating the cooperation and synergy of managers and employees working in customs to facilitate and accelerate the country's trade.

PMO News Portal - World Customs Day is a good opportunity to appreciate the efforts of all activists in this important and strategic field. Fortunately, the Customs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in accordance with the slogan of the World Customs Organization, has been successful as the economic border guard of the country and a pivotal and efficient organization in implementing the government's national, transnational and economic policies and programs and a bridge between commercial policies and international trade.

Customs and the Ports and Maritime Organization are two influential institutions in the national economy and international relations and the main arm of the country's trade. Given that more than 85 percent of trade is conducted through ports, interaction and facilitation of service provision between these two organizations is inevitable to achieve the common goal of creating a safe and healthy environment for foreign trade at the country's trade gates.

 

While appreciating the cooperation, collaboration, and synergy of managers and employees working in the country's customs to facilitate and accelerate foreign trade, I congratulate you on the occasion of World Customs Day (January 26)

Jan 29, 2025
Number of visit 76
Iran, Tajikistan sign agreement to develop transportation
High-ranking officials of Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 agreements and MoUs, including cooperation in the field of transportation development between the two countries.

PMO News Portal - High-ranking officials of Iran and Tajikistan signed 23 agreements and memorandums of understanding for cooperation.The joint statement of the visit was also signed by the presidents of the two countries.

These 23 documents were signed by the relevant officials of the two countries in the areas including cooperation in the field of transportation development. Iran and Tajikistan have also signed a document regarding the use of Iran's Chabahar port for cargo transit.

a cooperation agreement between Tajikistan’s Ministry of Transport and Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization was signed to develop the transit of goods through Chabahar port. The signing took place during the state visit of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to Tajikistan.

During the talks with his Iranian counterpart, President Rahmon emphasized the importance of fully using the transport and transit potential of Iran’s ports. They also discussed how Chabahar and Bandar Abbas ports could become key hubs for moving goods and products.

Jan 19, 2025
Number of visit 99
Seafarers, security and carbon reduction: three important missions of IMO
International Maritime Organization (IMO) meetings began with the 11th session of Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC), marking an important starting point for future developments in the maritime industry.

PMO News Portal - In his opening remarks at the meeting, Arsenio Dominguez, Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), highlighted several key points as the IMO’s agenda for 2025.

He stated: “We begin 2025 by focusing on three main themes: seafarers, global security and carbon reduction. These themes will not only impact the current performance of the maritime industry, but will also shape the path of development and innovation in this area.”

Permanent Representative of the Ports and Maritime Organization highlighted: “The year 2025 is recognized as a turning point in issues related to the maritime and shipping industry, and significant developments are expected to occur in these areas.”

According to Pouria Kolivand, in the new year, key and vital issues that will completely transform the future of these industries will be on the agenda. These issues include the IMO greenhouse gas strategy, future fuels, autonomous ships and reform of seafarer training laws and regulations.

He added: “There will also be special attention to seafarers as the main focus of the industry. The next generation of the maritime industry will belong to seafarers who have key competencies in the areas of artificial intelligence and combining maritime knowledge with new technologies. These changes will not only require new and up-to-date training for seafarers, but will also be an opportunity to develop their skills and capabilities in a complex and evolving maritime world.”

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) considers a wide range of technical and operational matters related to ship design and construction, including subdivision and stability. The Sub-Committee also covers testing and approval of construction and materials, load lines, tonnage measurement, safety of fishing vessels and the carriage of industrial personnel.

Jan 15, 2025
Number of visit 81
123% increase in rail transit at Shahid Rajaee Port
The Director General of Hormozgan Ports and Maritime Affairs: More than one million tons of various goods were transported via rail in Shahid Rajaee Port in the first nine months of this year (Iranian calendar), which is a 123 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

PMO News Portal - Hossein Abbasnejad stated: Shahid Rajaee Port, as the largest commercial port in Iran, recorded a 123 percent increase in transit of goods via rail in the first nine months of this year compared to the same period last year with a performance of 1 million 77 thousand 728 tons of various types of goods.

The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Hormozgan added: Shahid Rajaee Port, with its internal rail network of more than 65 kilometers and the connection of its 18 operational areas to rail lines, has played a significant role in increasing the country's share of rail transportation.

Jan 15, 2025
Number of visit 137
27% growth in commercial ships calling at Mazandaran ports
The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Mazandaran Province: commercial ships calling at ports of Noshahr and Fereydounkenar in the first nine months of this year (Iranian calendar) has increased by 27 percent compared to the same period last year.

PMO News Portal - Reporting on the performance of the first nine months of this year, Saeed Kia Kajouri stated: since the beginning of this year (Iranian calendar) to the end of December, the number of commercial ships entering the ports of Nowshahr and Fereydounkenar was 444, which is a 27 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

He listed 137 inspections to confirm the authenticity of vessels and boats and the issuance of 243 certificates for various types of vessels as other measures taken by the Vessel Registration and Inspection Department in the first nine months of this year.

Kia Kajouri added: Also, in order to increase maritime safety and implement international requirements, laws, guidelines, and conventions, 211 inspections of foreign and flagged ships were carried out by ship control and inspection officers during this period.

Jan 15, 2025
Number of visit 77
World Maritime Day theme 2025: Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity
"Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity" is IMO's World Maritime Day theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of World Maritime Day on 25 September 2025.

The World Maritime Day theme for 2025 "Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity" reflects the ocean’s vital role in the world economy, with more than 80% of global trade transported by sea. The ocean is a source of jobs and food for millions of people, a home for countless marine species, and a regulator of the planet's climate, mitigating the impacts of climate change.

As the largest sector operating in the ocean space, shipping has a central role to play in the protection of the marine environment and management of ocean resources.

IMO’s long-standing commitment on this issue is evident in the robust global regulatory framework supporting cleaner, safer seas, and a growing portfolio of technical assistance initiatives to support ocean protection in 176 Member States

The theme emphasizes the link to wider global efforts to protect the ocean including the conclusion of UN Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biological Diversity of Areas beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ Agreement), the negotiation of a new instrument to address plastic pollution and the third UN Ocean Conference in June 2025.

The theme will allow all stakeholders to showcase the deep interconnection of shipping and IMO in the ocean space, highlighting the importance of collaboration and coordination to ensure the sustainable and safe use of ocean resources.

Jan 12, 2025
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