Port Overview
Anzali Port, situated on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea in Iran, stands out as the largest and most active port in its region. It has the 3rd rank among the ports of the country, after Imam Khomeini port and Shahid Rajaee port in terms of loading and unloading tonnage. The area of this port is 142 hectares. It has 10 jetties with 5000 tons of capacity each. The shipments departing from Azerbijan, Russia, and Turkmenistan get discharged at this port.
The Port of Anzali is 260 kilometers northwest of Tehran. Furthermore, the proximity of Anzali port to Rasht, the capital of Gilan province establishes Anzali as a prominent tourist destination within Iran, and is known as the “World Capital of Precious Caviar.”
Port Website: Website of the Port of Anzali
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Islamic Republic of Iran |
Province or District |
Gilan |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
The port is situated 40km away from Rasht, the provincial capital. |
Port's Complete Name |
Anzali Port |
Latitude |
37°46'66.7"N |
Longitude |
49°46'667"E |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Port and Marine Administration of Gilan Province |
Management Contact Person |
Mr. Hossein Younesi |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
Airport Name: Rasht Airport (35Km) Airlines: n/a |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Name of Company |
Web Address |
Tel |
Fax |
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Physical address |
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Aria Banader Iranian Co. (ABI) |
+98(13)44432101-4 |
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No.166, Ramezani St., Mostafa Khomeini St., Ghazian, Anzali Port Iran P.O.Box: |
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
Handling Figures |
Year 2023 |
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Vessel Calls |
2052 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
9,153 TEU's |
For further information on the Port Performance and Capacity, please select the following document:
Iran Anzali Port Additional Information
Seasonal Constraints |
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Occurs |
Time Frame |
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Rainy Season |
Yes |
From September to May |
Major Import Campaigns |
No |
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Other Comments |
Handling Figures for 2023 |
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Vessel Calls |
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Container Traffic (TEUs) |
9,153 TEU's |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2023 |
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Bulk (MT) |
1,425,899 MT |
Break bulk (MT) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please refer to Iran PMO website.
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
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Conventional Berth |
2 |
400 |
6 m |
For Oil products |
Container Berth |
13 |
2,224 |
5 – 7 m |
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Silo Berth |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
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Berthing Tugs |
5 |
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Water Barges |
0 |
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For further information on Berthing Equipment and Specifications, please select the following document:
Iran Anzali Port Additional Information
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
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Imports - Bagged Cargo |
1-9 |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
1-9 |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
1-9 |
Other Imports |
n/a |
Port Handling Equipment
Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately?
Private sector is hanging the cargo handling affairs.
Land equipment (lift truck, reach stacker, cranes and tugmaster) owned by the private sector, and marine equipment (Hydrograph boat, dredger, barge, pilot) owned by Port Authority.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
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Dockside Crane |
Yes |
11 units/ 10-16 MT capacity |
Yard cranes |
Container Gantries |
No |
n/a |
n/a |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
11 units/ 35-120 MT capacity |
n/a |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
2 / 45MT capacity |
n/a |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
Yes |
31 / 25-65 MT capacity |
n/a |
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Transtainer |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Forklifts |
Yes |
21 / 3-25 MT capacity |
n/a |
Container Facilities
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
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Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
n/a |
n/a |
Daily Take Off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
Number of Reefer Stations |
68 |
68 |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
n/a |
n/a |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift |
n/a |
n/a |
Customs Guidance
For more information on customs in I.R. Iran, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL
Anzali Port has a customs office and a branch of Iran Ports and maritime organization (PMO) to handle the commercial cargo. In recent years, PMO has constructed a passenger terminal to stablish international passenger movement which is not operationalized yet.
GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING
In 2020, Anzali Port handled 827,309 MT of Essential goods (wheat, grain, corn, rice, edible oil, meat products and food stuffs) and 5,524 MT of metal goods.
MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL
BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS) |
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Storage condition |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Total Area (m²) |
Total volume (m³) |
Handling requirement |
Open air |
1 |
315,000 |
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General cargo (indoor) |
1 |
1015 |
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Bagged Cargo |
1 |
16790 |
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Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C) |
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Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C) |
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Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C) |
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Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C) |
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Narcotics Cage |
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Hinterland Information
The hinterland of Anzali Port encompasses various provinces and cities in Iran, as well as neighboring countries such as Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, and Russia, which border the Caspian Sea. These regions depend on Anzali Port for the trade of goods, including commodities such as agricultural products, minerals, machinery, oil and gas products, and general merchandise.
Port Security
Security |
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ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
For further information on safety and security affairs of the port of Anzali, please select the following document:
Iran Anzali Port Additional Information