Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Sadegh highlighted
the importance of these projects in strengthening Chabahar’s position as a key
logistics and trade hub.
Among the completed projects is the coastal protection dike
at Shahid Beheshti Port, along with land reclamation behind it, which was
carried out with an investment of 3.861 trillion rials ($7.72 million). Another
major project opened during the event was a 2.6-kilometer logistics corridor,
developed at a cost of 14.35 trillion rials ($28.7 million), aimed at improving
cargo transportation efficiency.
The minister also announced the addition of four search and
rescue vessels, which were put into operation with an investment of 12.872
trillion rials ($25.74 million). In a move to enhance emergency response
capabilities, ten new firefighting trucks were also delivered at a cost of
3.548 trillion rials ($7.1 million).
Other newly launched projects include a physiotherapy center
at the Bandar and Maritime Township clinic, built with an investment of 35
billion rials ($70,000). A 12,000-square-meter warehouse, developed under a
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) agreement, was inaugurated with a budget of 877
billion rials ($1.75 million). Additionally, a specialized facility for the
reception and processing of waste generated by ships was completed with an
investment of 3.75 trillion rials ($7.5 million).
Beyond the inaugurated projects, the minister announced the
launch of five major infrastructure initiatives at Shahid Beheshti Port,
including the first phase of the rail network, which has been allocated a
budget of 30 trillion rials ($60 million). She also confirmed the start of
construction for an oil terminal, set to be developed with an investment of 8
trillion rials ($16 million), as well as two dry bulk storage warehouses with a
total cost of 7 trillion rials ($14 million). A new security and protection
unit, established with an investment of 230 billion rials ($460,000), is also
part of the development plan.