PMO News Portal - In the ceremony of signing the memorandum
of understanding for 6 private sector investment contracts in the 2400-hectare hinterland
of Shahid Rajaei port, Mohammad Eslami stated: By converting ports into third
generation ports, we seek to increase the Iran’s share in international markets
and reduce the cost of goods and simultaneously, create economic and commercial
attractions.
“With development plans; 2400 hectares of new lands have
been added to Shahid Rajaei port’s hinterland and this is an important step. These
MoUs focus on the of knowledge-based issues and competitive activities; the
other ones focus on foreign activities and their main target is export markets.”
Eslami added.
Minister of Roads and Urban Development concluded: The total
capacity of the ports is currently 280 million tons, which needs to be at least
doubled in 5 years. It is also planned to increase the capacity of the ports of
Makran coast to 220 million tons.
Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) signed six memorandums
of understanding (MOU) with domestic companies for investing 100 trillion rials
(about $2.38 billion) plus €800 million in development projects of Shahid
Rajaee port’s hinterland.