the mentioned visit, as well as a specialized meeting
between Hormozgan Province’s private sector representatives and the CPR
members, was organized by Bandar Abbas Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines,
and Agriculture.
During their visit to Shahid Rajaei Port, Nazeri and his
companions became acquainted with the port’s latest achievements and
developments in various areas and were informed about the latest operational
status of the largest commercial port in the country.
As the country’s largest and most advanced commercial port,
Shahid Rajaei accounts for more than 57 percent of Iran’s total annual
commodity transportation.
During this visit, Head of Hormozgan Province Ports and
Maritime Department Alireza Mohammadi Karaji-Ran, who was also accompanying the
ECO delegation, introduced the capacities and advantages of investment in
Hormozgan Province and Shahid Rajaei port, saying: “Hormozgan province has
2,200 kilometers of sea borders, with 14 small and large islands and 32 active
ports, through which most of the country’s commodity exchange is carried out.”
“Due to being located at the center of the north-south
corridor, Shahid Rajaei Port connects Asia to Europe, which is a very positive
feature for foreign investment and the development of maritime activities,”
Karaji-Ran said.
Referring to the strategic role of Hormozgan Province’s
ports, especially Shahid Rajaei, in the transit of goods through Iran, the
official reminded that the port accounts for more than 55 percent of the total
exports and imports and 80 percent of the transit carried out through the
country’s ports.
The official further referred to the ongoing development
projects in this port, saying: “With the completion of the third phase of
Shahid Rajaei Port’s development project and its container terminal, which is
one of the most important and largest port development projects in the country,
vessels with capacities of over 18,400 TEU can berth at this port.