Over 540,000 Tonnes of Essential goods unloaded at Imam Khomeini Port
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 to Revise Pilotage Operations Guideline
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.
13 Service Vessels Join Iran’s Port Fleet Under Presidential Order
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.
Iran Addresses Caspian Sea Water Level Decline at PIANC General Assembly
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.
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.
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.
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.
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