A scientific study by the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran has been published in the International Hydrographic Review, a prestigious journal in the field of hydrography and marine geoscience. The study highlights the accuracy and efficiency of multi-beam surveys at Bushehr Port in the Persian Gulf.
KHORRAMSHAHR, Iran, – More than 540,000 tonnes of essential commodities have been unloaded from nine vessels at Imam Khomeini Port, according to the Khuzestan Ports and Maritime Administration.
Iran and Uzbekistan have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand maritime transit and logistics cooperation, paving the way for Uzbek private sector investment in Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port.
May 25, 2025- Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) plans to revise the national guideline on pilotage operations, drawing directly on the expertise and experience of marine pilots. The move is intended to improve navigational safety and modernize pilotage procedures across the country.
May 28, 2025 – Iran has expanded its marine service fleet to improve operational safety and efficiency in both its territorial waters and national ports, marking a significant step toward enhancing maritime service delivery across the country.
Thirteen marine service vessels were added to Iran’s port fleet, under the order of President Masoud Pezeshkian via a videoconference, on the occasion of the anniversary of Khorramshahr’s liberation.
May 20, 2025 — Five international car carrier lines have launched regular transit operations through Iran’s Sirik Port, signaling a major step in expanding maritime activity along the southeastern coast of the country.
Busan, South Korea – May 2025 – Iran presented findings on the impacts of declining Caspian Sea water levels on its northern ports during the 92nd General Assembly of the World Association for Waterborne Transport Infrastructure (PIANC), held in Busan, South Korea.
May 14, 2025 – Ports in southeast of Sistan and Baluchestan province in Iran reported strong growth in the Iranian year 1403 (ended March 2025), with container throughput increasing by 33.8% and transit cargo rising by 19.7%, according to the Ports and Maritime Organization.
Tajikistan has announced its intention to invest in a logistics terminal at Iran’s Chabahar Port, aiming to boost regional transit and maritime cooperation following high-level talks in Tehran.
Iran and Russia have agreed to convene a joint meeting at Port of Makhachkala within two months. The two nations aim to operationalize a bilateral maritime transport consortium and boost Caspian trade.
Iran is fully prepared to welcome regional investors at Chabahar Port, a key maritime gateway on the Sea of Oman, according to a senior Iranian port official.
Iran’s Minister of Roads and Urban Development is in Doha today, May 6, for official discussions with Qatari transport authorities on expanding bilateral cooperation in maritime, port, and transport infrastructure sectors, according to Amin Taraffo, Advisor to the Minister and Head of the Ministry’s International Affairs Center.
The 29th Extraordinary Session of the International Oil Pollution Compensation Funds (IOPC Funds) Assembly opened on April 28 in London, with Focus on Legal Frameworks and Compensation Policies, bringing together member states of the 1971 Convention and the 1992 Protocol, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Port and maritime operations at Shahid Rajaee Port have resumed following a major fire in the port’s container yard earlier this week,and Key operations at Iran’s largest container port are back online within 48 hours.
Imam Khomeini Port accounts for 70 percent of Iran’s total unloading, storing, and distribution of basic commodities, positioning it as the country's primary logistics gateway for strategic imports.