TEHRAN - Irans ports managed a total of 234.8 million tons of items in the Iranian year ending March 2025, according to Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Transport and Acting Head of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
Of this overall, 82.3 million heaps were unloaded and 152.5 million heaps were filled at the countrys northern and southern ports.
Oil items accounted for 103 million tons of the overall, while non-oil products made up nearly 131.8 million tons.Rasouli stated that oil freight discharging amounted to 28.4 million heaps, and non-oil cargo discharging stood at 53.9 million loads.
On the export side, 74.7 million tons of oil items and 77.9 million tons of non-oil goods were filled at ports.Container handling also saw a significant uptick, with 3.08 million twenty-foot comparable systems (TEUs) processed in 2024a 13 percent boost from the 2.73 million TEUs taped in the previous year.The figures reflect the continuous expansion of Irans port infrastructure and logistics capacity, regardless of global sanctions and logistical challenges.In current months, Irans port operations have demonstrated durability and growth, despite facing significant obstacles.
The Caspian Port, situated in the Anzali Free Zone of Gilan Province, has actually emerged as a critical hub in the International North-South Transport Corridor.
Given that its connection to the Iranian railway network in June 2024, the port has boosted its freight managing abilities, facilitating more effective trade routes in between Iran and its northern neighbors.
On the other hand, the Port of Shahid Rajaee continues to play a dominant function in Irans maritime logistics, representing around 85 percent of the nations overall cargo throughput.
The port has seen a substantial boost in container filling for export, showing its tactical importance in Irans trade infrastructure.
Nevertheless, the nations port operations have not been without challenges.
The energy crisis that magnified in late 2024 led to extensive power outages, affecting various sectors, including port activities.
In spite of these disturbances, Iranian ports have actually handled to keep a constant circulation of freight, showcasing the sectors versatility and the federal governments commitment to sustaining trade operations under adverse conditions.
Looking ahead, Irans focus on expanding and updating its port infrastructure, combined with strategic investments and worldwide cooperations, positions the nation to boost its role in regional and global trade networks.EF/ MA.
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