Shahid Bahonar Port: Strategic Overview and Operational Capabilities
Tajikistan Explores Investment Opportunities at Chabahar Port
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.
Imam Khomeini Port: Iran’s Strategic Gateway for Trade, Industry, and Economic Growth
IOPC Fund Convenes 29th Extraordinary Session
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.
Shahid Rajaee Port: The Beating Heart of Iran’s Maritime Trade
Imam Khomeini Port Handles 70% of Iran’s Basic commodities
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.
Khuzestan Ports Handle 1,538 Vessels Over Past Year
Khuzestan Ports and Maritime Administration processed 1,538 vessels and carried out extensive marine operations during the Iranian year ending March 2025, including environmental cleanups, ship traffic control, and seafarer certification.
Uzbekistan Eyes Investment in Iran’s Shahid Rajaee Port Logistics
April 21, 2025 – Bandar Abbas, Iran – A high-level delegation from Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport visited Shahid Rajaee Port to explore potential investment opportunities in port logistics and bilateral transit cooperation.
Imam Khomeini Port records 48M ton Cargo Throughput
April 19, 2025 – Imam Khomeini Port, located in the southwest of Iran, reported a total cargo throughput of over 48 million tons in the last Iranian fiscal year (ending March 2025), marking a 1% year-on-year growth, according to port authorities.
Iran Ports Handle 235 Million Tons of Cargo
April 10, 2025 – a total of 235 million tons of cargo handled at Iranian ports during the Iranian calendar year 1403 (from March 2024 to March 2025), reflecting significant growth in maritime activity. The figure includes both bulk and containerized cargo operations.
Iran, Azerbaijan Set to Draft Port and Maritime Agreement
April 10, 2025 – Iran and Azerbaijan have moved closer to finalizing port and maritime cooperation agreements following high-level talks in Baku.
3.5 Million Marine Passenger trips recorded During First Two Weeks of Nowruz Holidays
TEHRAN, March 29, 2025 (PMO News Portal) — More than 3.5 million marine passenger trips were conducted safely across Iran’s northern and southern coasts during the first two weeks of the Nowruz 2025 holidays, according to the spokesperson for the Nowruz marine transport operations at the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
IMO Secretary-General Commends Iran’s Efforts in Supporting and Protecting Seafarers
TEHRAN, March 29, 2025 (PMO News Portal) — The Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), Arsenio Dominguez, highlighted Iran’s pivotal role in global maritime affairs, emphasizing the necessity for increased cooperation.
Transformation in Northern Ports: Facilitating Investment and Maritime development
Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Acting Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), emphasized the organization’s strategic policies for capacity expansion, increased investment, and facilitation of economic activities during his recent visit to northern ports in the early days of the new year (Iranian calendar starting March 21st)
Over 1.6 Million Marine Travels recorded in the First 10 Days of Nowruz Holidays
The Director General of Maritime Affairs at the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) announced that over 1.6 million marine travels were recorded along Iran’s coasts during the first ten days of the Nowruz holiday season, from March 14 to March 23, 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Page 1 From 54