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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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).
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.
implementation of 5 infrastructure projects, exploitation of 7 development projects in Chabahar Port
port and Urban Development Farzaneh Sadegh inaugurated seven investment projects at Chabahar Port on Saturday, with a total investment of 4.637 trillion rials ($9.27 million).
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.
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.
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.
India's Modi supports investment in Iran's Chabahar Port: Official
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi supports India’s investment in Chabahar Port, Iran’s only ocean port on the Sea of Oman, and believes it could enhance trade relations with Central Asia, an official says.
10 infrastructure projects underway in Negin Port Complex
The Director General of Ports and Maritime Affairs of Bushehr Province: Nearly 10 infrastructure projects are being implemented in the Negin port complex, which include electricity supply, water supply and construction of access roads and infrastructure, and are being carried out with the aim of preparing this complex for private sector investment.
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."
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
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.
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."
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.
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