INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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
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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