Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2 Logistics Infrastructure

Overview 

Iran has a diverse and well-connected logistics infrastructure. The country features an extensive road network, efficient railways, and major ports like Bandar Abbas and Shahid Rajaee Port facilitating maritime trade. Tehran's airports, particularly Imam Khomeini International Airport, serve as crucial hubs for air cargo. Customs procedures have been undergoing digitalization to streamline clearance processes, and Iran's participation in regional trade agreements impacts logistics. The presence of distribution centers, warehouses, and Free Trade Zones supports storage and distribution activities. Efforts to integrate digital technologies aim to enhance efficiency and real-time tracking. However, economic sanctions and the need for continuous infrastructure maintenance challenge the sector's development.

Road Infrastructure

According to the latest statistics published by the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization (RMTO), a summary of the country's roads up to the year 2022 is as follows.

ROAD TYPE

LENGTH (KM)

Freeway

2,813

Highways

20,312

Main Roads

26,012

Arterial Roads

34,633

Transit Roads

25,325

Rural Roads

134,243

 

Railway 

Trains operated on 14,078 Km (8,747 mi) of railroad track. The country’s major port of entry is Bandar-Abbas on the Strait of Hormuz. After arriving in Iran, imported cargos are distributed throughout the country by trucks and freight trains. The Tehran-Bandar-Abbas railroad opened in 1995, connects Bandar-Abbas to the railroad system of Central Asia via Tehran and Mashhad. Other major ports include Bandar e-Anzali and Bandar e-Torkeman on the Caspian Sea and Khorramshahr and Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni on the Persian Gulf. Chabahar-Zahedan railway is the most important under-construction railway project in Iran the first phase will connect Chabahar port to Zahedan city and then to Milak border with Afghanistan and on the second phase will connect Zahedan city to Sarakhs border with Turkmenistan.

Recent railway constructions in Iran include the "Mianeh-Bostanabad" railway (44 km), the "Zahedan-Khash" railway (154 km), the "Rasht-Anzali" railway (37 km), and the "Mianeh-Ardabil" railway (175 km).

 

Iran Aviation  

Iran has several private and public airline companies in operation. The oldest is the Iranian Airways Company, founded in 1944 (known as Iran Air since 1961). As of June 2009, Iranian planes fly 45 international flight routes. Most of the fleet of Iranian airlines today consist of old airplanes that is due to the international sanctions that prevents Iran from purchasing new aircraft to update its fleet.

As of 2013, Iran had 319 airports which made Iran the 22nd country in the world with most airports. Almost all the main cities in Iran have airports and more than 20 of the airports have international flights. Imam Khomeini airport in Tehran has the most international flights and is the Iran’s biggest airport.

Iran Ports   

Iran on the north is connected to Caspian Sea which through the 3 main ports connects the country to Russia on the north, the Republic of Azerbaijan to the west, and Turkmenistan to the east. The majority of Iran import, and export are handling through eight important ports on the south that connects Iran to open oceans. Port of Shahid Rajaie in Bandar Abbas city is the most important port of Iran that currently is under sanction of United States of America and as a result there is no direct international shipping line to this port. Chabahar Port on the south east of Iran is another important port of Iran that recently Iran has made several investments to improve the port infrastructure and make it one of the transit hubs for the neighbouring countries. 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.1 Port Assessment

Iran strategically leverages its geographic location to establish itself as a crucial transit hub, benefitting from its positioning between major oil-producing nations in the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

On the north is connected to the Caspian Sea which through the 3 main ports connects the country to Russia on the north, the Republic of Azerbaijan to the west, and Turkmenistan to the east. The majority of Iran's imports and exports are handled through eight important ports in the south that connect Iran to open oceans. Port of Shahid Rajaie in Bandar Abbas city is the most important port of Iran that currently is under sanction of the United States of America and as a result, there is no direct international shipping line to this port. Chabahar Port in the southeast of Iran is another important port of Iran that recently Iran has made several investments to improve the port infrastructure and make it one of the transit hubs for the neighbouring countries.

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.1.1 Port of Bandar Abbas (Shahid Rajaee)

Port Overview

This port is located 32 kilometers west of Bandar Abbas city, at the northern shore of the Strait of Hormoz and Qeshm Island. The area of Shahid Rajaee Complex is 2400 acres which includes 3 basins with a depth of 13 to 17 meters. The services offered at this port include containers, general cargo, bulk cargo, oil products, edible oil, bunkering, minerals, storage, etc.  

The Port of Shahid Rajaee is connected to Tehran and to other cities of the country by road, railroad, and airlines. The temperature range during the year is +10 to + 46 degrees centigrade. The humidity range during the year is 20% to 95%.

Port website: Shahid Rajaee Port 

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Islamic Republic of Iran 

Province or District

Hormozgan  

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Bandar Abbas - 32km

Port's Complete Name

Shahid Rajaee 

Latitude

27° 8' 27" N 

Longitude

56° 12' 24" E 

Managing Company or Port Authority

Ports & Maritime Organization 

Management Contact Person

Mr. Hossein Abbas nejad (General Director) 

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Airport Name: Bandar Abbas Intl. Airport 

Airlines: Iran Air, Mahan Air, QeshmAir, Fly Dubay, To Dubai 

 

Port Picture

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Berth No.  

Type of Berth 

Max. Allowed Length of Ships (metres) 

Max. Draft (metres) 

1 

Oil 

230 

11.5 

2 

Oil 

220 

11.5 

3 

Oil 

200 

10.7 

4 

Multi-Tasking 

250 

12.2 

5 

Conventional

300 

13

6 

Container 

250

12.4

7 

Container 

210

11.3 

8 

Multi-Tasking 

100 

5.5 

9 

Conventional  

200 

11

10 

Conventional 

220 

10.2 

11 

Conventional 

250 

11

12 

Conventional 

300 

10.5

13 

Multi-Tasking 

300 

12.7 

14 

Conventional 

300 

13.5

15 

Conventional 

300 

12.5

16 

Conventional 

300 

10.2

17 

Conventional 

250 

10.5 

18 

Conventional 

220 

10.5 

19 

Multi-Tasking 

200 

10.2 

20 

Multi-Tasking 

185

10.1

21 

Conventional 

200

15

22 

Conventional 

220

15

23 

Conventional 

250

14

24 

Conventional 

300

15

25 

Container 

390

15

26 

Container 

350 

15

27 

Container 

350 

14.5

28 

Container 

230 

14.2

29

Container 

200

14.5

30

Conventional 

200

14.5

31

Conventional 

230

14.5

32

Conventional 

230

14.5

33

Conventional 

230

14.5

34

Conventional 

230

14.5

35

Conventional 

230

14.5

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Name of Company 

Web Address 

Tel 

Fax 

Email 

Physical address 

Shahid Rajaee Port Complex (Bandar Abbas)

https://shahidrajaeeport.pmo.ir/en/contactus

+98(761) 4514001-9

+98(761) 4514048

info@bpa.ir

Shahid Rajaee Port Complex, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan 
Province, Iran  P.O.Box:
79171 - 83797

Kala Navgan Shargh Co.

https://www.kalanavgan.com

+98(21)22012201

+98(21)72934000

info@kalanavgan.com

5th Floor, No. 35/1 , sasan Sr., East Atefi St., Nelson Mandela BLVD, Tehran , Iran.

BETA Port and Marine Services Development Company

https://betaco.org/en/

+98-7633524720

+98-7633524718

info@betaco.org

Shahid Rajaei Complex, Bandar Abbas Aria Building, Hormozgan Region Office.P.O.Box:
7917183797

Sina sea and port development Co.

https://spmco.co/

+98(21)84308-9

+98(21)88777923

info@spmco.co

Shahid Rajaee Port,Bandar abbas - IRAN

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Berths, draft, and general information: 

  • Area: 2,400 hectares 
  • Location: North of Hormuz Strait 
  • Cargo Throughput: 70 million MT annually
  • Warehouse Area: 462,069 m2  
  • Container Terminal Throughput: 3 million TEUs 
  • Berths Depth: -14 m 
  • Berths Number: 35 Berths with 8.245 km Length 
  • Domestic Railway Length:
    • Existed Railway: 23.5 km
    • Under Construction Railway: 16 km 
  • Distance to Tehran: 1,350 km 
  • Distance to the Province Center (Bandar Abbas): 32 km 
  • Distance to the  Center of Bandar Abbas: 34 km 
  • Distance to Bandar Abbas Airport: 40 km  
  • Distance to Bandar Lengeh Airport: 210 km 

 

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes 

January to March  

Major Import Campaigns

No 

 

Other Comments - Winds

North Winds: Predominantly blows North and North West with an average speed of 12 to 14 meters per second. Rarely reaches 17 to 21 meters per second. 

Important Winds: LEAMIR wind which normally blows in September 

This may cause inconvenience to the marine and industrial complexes. 

Other Comments - Temperature

Temperature: During Winter average air temperature 12 C ̊ , and during Summer Average 35 C ̊, but may reach up to 50 C ̊ with 99% humidity. 

Average Sea water Temperature during Winter is 18 C ̊ and during summer 34 C ̊. 

Other Comments - General Climates

Ave Max Temp: 35 ̊C and Ave Min Temp : 12  ̊C 

Max Temp Recorded: 43 ̊C and  Min Temp Recorded : 7  ̊C 

Max temp in warmest month (June-July) :50 ̊C 

Min Temp in coldest month (Dec-Jan): 6 ̊C 

Ave Humidity: 86%  and Ave number of days with dust : 87.4 days 

 

Handling Figures for 2023

Vessel Calls

NA

Container Traffic (TEUs)

1,953,310

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2023

Bulk (MT)

76,197,642 Tons

Break bulk (MT)

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

For information on port rates and charges, please refer to the Iran PMO website. 

 

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Comments

Conventional Berth

20

200 to 300 

10 to 15  

 

Container Berth

7

200 to 350 

11.3 to 15  

 

Silo Berth

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

 

Berthing Tugs

N/A 

 

 

 

Water Barges

N/A 

 

 

 

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

 

Exports - Bagged Cargo

 

Imports and Exports - RoRo

 

Other Imports

 

Port Handling Equipment

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? 

Heavy-duty handling equipments (i.e. gantry cranes) owned by the Port and Maritime Organization (PMO), but operation and all the handling affairs have been outsourced to private logistics companies within the port. Currently the two main port operators are:

    • Sina sea and port development Co.
    • BETA Co.

 

 

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes 

68

The capacity of cranes varies and there are 35 Ton, 45 Ton and 65 Ton 

Container Gantries

Yes 

18 

Panamax Liebherr ship to shore crane with 61 and 67 meters outreach.

Mobile Cranes

Yes 

14

Capacity are varied and there are 15 Ton, 80 Ton and 140 Ton 

Reachstacker

Yes 

10

45 Ton   Capacity 

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

 Yes 

150

 50 ton capacity

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

No.

 

 

Transtainer

Yes 

45

with a stack height of 3 to 6+1 containers

Forklifts

Yes 

250

Capacities vary from 4 ton to 20 Tons 

Container Facilities

For more information about Shahid Rajaee port facilities please refer to the port website.

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Terminal 1&2 

Terminal 1&2 

Container Freight Station (CFS)

25,000 m2 total area of Terminal 1 and 2 and main container yard is 322,000 m2

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes, within the shahid rajaei port complex there are several refrigerated container stations which owned by the private logistics companies such as Seadulf ,BACT, Kaveh Co.

Other Capacity Details

  

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

 

 

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

2,846 Reefer Plugs 

 

Emergency Take-off Capacity

N/A 

 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

N/A 

N/A 

Customs Guidance

For more information on Customs in Iran, please see the following link: 1.3 Iran Customs Information  

CLEARING AGENTS

Company Name

What categories do they treat (food, fuel, vehicles, pharmaceuticals, or all-rounders)?

Bonded/Non-bonded warehouse Capacity

Temperature controlled /Non temperature controlled

Seadulf Port and Maritime Services

All Rounders

Bonded Warehouse

 

 

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

 Shahid Bahonar Port (the Old Port) 

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Shahid Bahonar Port is one of the oldest multipurpose ports in the province and is considered one of Iran’s active ports. It is the country’s third export port, with a special status in non-oil commodity exports, as well as domestic and international cargo and passenger transportation (mostly to Dubai and Qeshm island). Its excellent geographical location provides access to global waters via the Persian Gulf, connects to international routes, and its proximity to the free zones of Qeshm and recreational islands and commercial ports of the Persian Gulf make it a strategic and unique base after the Shahid Rajaee Port Complex.
Shahid Bahonar has 12 berths and its notable feature is a draft of 10.2 meters at low tide, making it one of the deepest ports in the country after Imam Khomeini and Shahid Rajaee ports. In the past, it was the main port of Bandar Abbas and, being located within the city, attracts a large number of tourists and passengers daily, playing a significant role in the economic prosperity of the region.

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)

Storage condition  

Number of Storage Facilities

Total Area

(m²)

Total volume (m³)

Handling requirement

Open air  

5

37,576

 

 

General cargo (indoor)  

10

86,400

 

 

Bagged Cargo

 

 

 

 

Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)  

 

 

 

 

Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)

 

 

 

 

Narcotics Cage  

 

 

 

 

 

NON-BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE AFTERS CUSTOMS)

Storage condition  

Number of Storage Facilities

Total Area

(m²)

Total Volume (m³)  

Handling requirement  

Open air  

 

69,120

 

 

General cargo (indoor)  

 

 

 

 

Bagged Cargo

 

 

 

 

Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)  

 

 

 

 

Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)

 

 

 

 

Narcotics Cage  

 

 

 

 

Stevedoring

Stevedoring is managed by the government under the contracts with outsourcing companies at the port. All related stevedoring costs and tariffs are available at the port website at: Shahid Rajaee Port Tariffs of Stevedoring for General and Bulk Cargo

 

Hinterland Information

All cargo will be delivered out of port by trucks and trains after receiving the Green Papers of customs clearances. Common modes of transport include road and rail, with extensive road networks connecting the port to major cities and industrial zones. Additionally, the port has railway connections facilitating the transport of bulk goods and containers to various inland locations. Several logistics companies operate within the port, providing cargo handling, warehousing, and distribution services to ensure the smooth transportation of items to their final destinations. For UN cargoes there is no need for customs fees as the relief agencies have exempted from customs payments.

Contact information for transport companies can be found at: 4.8 Iran Transporter Contact List

Port Security

The current security and safety arrangements at Shahid Rajaee Port are robust and multifaceted, encompassing physical measures, surveillance systems, personnel identification protocols, and emergency response plans. Restricted access points, perimeter security, and regular patrols contribute to a secure environment. The use of advanced technologies, such as CCTV systems and scanning devices, enhances cargo and vessel screening.

Port State Control is considered one of the most effective methods for ensuring vessel safety, identifying non-compliant vessels, and preventing their movement. It involves the enforcement of international conventions, rules, regulations, and instructions pertaining to maritime safety and the protection of the marine environment on vessels flying foreign flags. The Iran Ports and Maritime Organization oversees both Port State Control and Flag State Control. Additionally, this organization has the responsibility of monitoring non-convention vessels (GT<500)

 

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes 

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

Police Boats

Yes 

Fire Engines

Yes 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.1.2 Port of Anzali

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

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

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Name of Company 

Web Address 

Tel 

Fax 

Email 

Physical address 

Aria Banader Iranian Co. (ABI)

https://abiports.com/

+98(13)44432101-4

 

info@abiports.com

No.166, Ramezani St., Mostafa Khomeini St., Ghazian, Anzali Port

Iran  P.O.Box:
4315673444 

 

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

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

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From September to May

Major Import Campaigns

No

 

Other Comments

 

 

Handling Figures for 2023

Vessel Calls

 

Container Traffic (TEUs)

9,153 TEU's

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2023

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

Conventional Berth

2

400

6 m

For Oil products

Container Berth

13

2,224

5 – 7 m

 

Silo Berth

n/a

n/a

n/a

 

Berthing Tugs

5

   

 

Water Barges

0

   

 


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

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

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

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
(Containers per Day)

n/a

n/a

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

68

68

Emergency Take-off Capacity

n/a

n/a

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per 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)

Storage condition  

Number of Storage Facilities

Total Area

(m²)

Total volume (m³)

Handling requirement

Open air  

1

315,000

 

 

General cargo (indoor)  

1

1015

 

 

Bagged Cargo

1

16790

 

 

Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)  

 

 

 

 

Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)

 

 

 

 

Narcotics Cage  

 

 

 

 

 

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

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

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

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.1.3 Port of Imam Khomeini

Port Overview

Imam Khomeini port is located in the north-western end of the Persian Gulf, the port spans an extensive area of 11,000 hectares, offering ample space for port operations and infrastructure development. The port access is through Khoor Moosa natural channel without the need for artificial breakwaters.
It boasts impressive facilities, including a total warehouse area of 522,000 square meters and a wharve area spanning 2.1 million square meters. The port's container terminal has a substantial capacity of 700,000 TEUs, making it a significant hub for containerized cargo handling.

With 40 berth posts extending over a total length of 7 kilometers, Imam Khomeini Port provides extensive berthing space for vessels of varying sizes. The port's berths offer an average depth of 13.5 meters, ensuring accessibility for deep-draft vessels and efficient cargo handling operations. Additionally, the port features a comprehensive internal railway network spanning 120 kilometers, facilitating seamless cargo movement and connectivity between different port facilities.

 

Port Website: Website of the Port of Imam Khomeini

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

Islamic Republic of Iran

Province or District

Khuzestan

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Bandar Mahshahr city

23 (km), east of Basrah.

Port's Complete Name

Bandar Imam Khomeini (BIK)

Latitude

30.44861

Longitude

49.07528

Managing Company or Port Authority

Imam Khomeini port authority

Management Contact Person

Mr. Aboutaleb Geraylou

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Mahshahr, Abadan and Ahwaz air ports at the distance of 18 km , 100 km , 110 km respectively.

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Name of Company 

Website

Tel 

Fax 

Physical address 

Imam Khomeini Port Authority  

https://bikport.pmo.ir/en/home

 

+98-(615)228 2020 

+98-(615)228 2021 

Khuzestan Province-Imam Khomeini special economic zone port 

P.O.BOX:6357173691 

Petro Bar Co.

https://petrobar.ir/

+98(615) 228 2920

+98(615) 228 5716

No.210, Tohid Building, Bandar Imam Khomeini Port Complex, Iran.

 

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

November to April

Major Import Campaigns

No

 

Other Comments

 

 

Handling Figures for 2023

Vessel Calls

 

Container Traffic (TEUs)

118,198

 

Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020

Bulk (MT)

42,491,554

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

Conventional Berth

35

5,153

10 - 14

 

Container Berth

5

1,050

11-13

 

Silo Berth

n/a

n/a

n/a

 

Berthing Tugs

11

   

 

Water Barges

3

   

 


For further information on Berthing Equipment and Specifications, please select the following document:

Iran Port of Imam Khomeini Additional Information

General Cargo Handling Berths

Cargo Type

Berth Identification

Imports - Bagged Cargo

12

Exports - Bagged Cargo

12

Imports and Exports - RoRo

2

Other Imports

n/a

For further information on General Cargo Handling Berths, please select the following document:

Iran Port of Imam Khomeini Additional Information

Port Handling Equipment

Is the port equipment managed by the government or privately? 

The port is handled through following private logistics companies as port terminal operators.

  • Gulf Agency Co.
  • Kaveh Marine Co.
  • Bonyad Barandaz Co.

 

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Dockside Crane

Yes

48

Capacity varies from 15 to 90 tons.

Container Gantries

Yes

4

40 ton capacity

Mobile Cranes

Yes

15

Capacity varies from 25 to 550tons.

Reachstacker

Yes

3

45 ton

RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer)

Yes

154

35 tons

Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines

n/a

n/a

 

Transtainer

Yes

5

40 tons

Forklifts

Yes

115

Capacity varies from 5 to 30tons.

Container Facilities

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The container terminal was established in 1976 and is considered to be one of the most important terminals at BIK Port. It has 5 berths with a total length of 1050 meters and an average draft of 11 - 13 meters. The container yard (CY) area is equipped by transtainer capable of an arrangement of 6 containers in width and 4 in height with a designated access way for load and discharge.

 

Facilities

20 ft

40 ft

Container Facilities Available

Yes

Yes

Container Freight Station (CFS)

Yes

Yes

Refrigerated Container Stations

Yes

Yes

Other Capacity Details

   

Daily Take Off Capacity
(Containers per Day)

300

 

Number of Reefer Stations
(Connection Points)

300

 

Emergency Take-off Capacity

n/a

 

Off take Capacity of Gang Shift
(Containers per Shift)

n/a

n/a

Customs Guidance

At Imam Khomeini Port, customs formalities are crucial in ensuring the smooth flow of import and export processes while maintaining compliance with port and customs regulations. Upon arrival of cargo, the tally crew meticulously inspects and registers the status of received and exported goods. Any deficiencies in packaging are duly noted in the tally report. If necessary, packages are opened and inspected by the tally crew, cargo owner, or their agent for re-packing.

To facilitate the release and delivery of cargo from warehouses and open storage yards, a customs release permit issued by the customs authority is mandatory. Holders of the release permit must have official authorization on behalf of the cargo owner during the cargo release process. Cargo owners or their agents must adhere to port and customs regulations and utilize appropriate vehicles for cargo transport. Cargo owners or their agents are responsible for arranging the immediate transport of cargo upon receiving the release permit. Delays in transport may result in cargo being discharged from vessels and delivered to warehouses or open storage yards at the expense of the cargo owner or their representative.

Once the cargo is released and transferred out of the port terminal, the cargo owner or agent assumes full responsibility for the cargo's safety and integrity. It is essential to exercise utmost care and attention during cargo receipt and transfer, as the port authority bears no responsibility after the cargo is released to the owner.

 

For more information on customs in Imam Khomeini Port (BIK), please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

Imam Khomeini port has dedicated terminals as following.

  • The bulk & direct transport terminal,
  • The transit silos terminal,
  • The construction material terminal,
  • The Behran Oil Terminal,
  • The Mehvar Talaie Storage Terminal,
  • THE Container Terminal

 

GRAIN AND BULK HANDLING

Imam Khomeini port has a grain and bulk terminal. The port does not have a bagging terminal but it has a grain handling terminal.

The transit silos terminal was constructed for the rapid speed in grain operation with the 75,000-ton capacity and special advantages. The silos include the open yard storage area with a capacity of 170,000 tons. The terminal includes 30 silos with a total capacity of 30,000 tons, 5 single silos with a total capacity of 37,500 tons, and an open yard storage area with a capacity of 7,500 tons. the silos are equipped with 2 powerful on-loaders, 2 suction systems for the silo’s surface vacuum, and vertical & horizontal belt conveyor systems to transport 3000 tons/hour grain.

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

Imam Khomeini Port has 710,000 square meters of open-storage area and 250,000 square covered -storage (hangar) area.

For further terminal information on the Port of Imam Khomeini, please select the following document:
Iran Port of Imam Khomeini Additional Information

 

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)

Storage condition  

Number of Storage Facilities

Total Area

(m²)

Total volume (m³)

Handling requirement

Open air  

 

710,000

 

 

General cargo (indoor)  

 

250,000

 

 

Bagged Cargo

 

 

 

 

Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)  

 

 

 

 

Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)

 

 

 

 

Narcotics Cage  

 

 

 

 

 

Stevedoring

Stevedores oversee cargo transfer from vessels to port facilities using cranes and handling equipment. Once unloaded, cargo is stored temporarily in warehouses or storage areas before dispatch. Common modes of transport include trucks, trains, and barges, facilitating cargo movement to its final destination.

Several companies, such as The Gulf Agency Co., and The Kaveh Marine Co. are involved in cargo handling and transportation operations.

Name of Company 

Website

Tel 

Fax 

Physical address 

Gulf Agency Co. (GAC)  

https://www.gaciran.co/  

+98-(21)222 54752-5 

+98-(21)22254759

Tehran Province, between Naft and Modaress highway,

P.O.BOX: 1918933863 

Kaveh port and maritime services Co.

https://kavehlogistics.com/imam/

+98-21-28153000

+98-2122220759

Imam Khomeini Port

 

Hinterland Information

The Special Economic Zone (SEZ) of Imam Khomeini Port covers an area of 11,044 hectares, lying in the extreme northwest of the Persian Gulf and at the end of the natural waterway of Khormusa, which is 42 nautical miles long, 250 meters wide, and 20 meters deep in average, providing a safe environment for various types of shipping liners and oil tanker vessels through the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean.

Port Security

The security measures at Imam Khomeini Port are comprehensive, encompassing physical security measures like perimeter fencing and surveillance cameras and strict protocols for cargo handling and personnel safety. Trained security personnel conduct regular patrols and inspections to monitor activities and respond promptly to security threats.

 

Security

ISPS Compliant

Yes

Current ISPS Level
(Level 1 = Normal, Level 2 = Heightened, Level 3 = Exceptional)

1

Police Boats

Yes

Fire Engines

Yes

 

For further terminal information on the safety and environmental affairs of the port of Imam Khomeini, please select the following document:

Iran Port of Imam Khomeini Additional Information

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.1.4 Port of Chabahar Shahid Beheshti

Port Overview

The port of Chabahar is located in southeastern Iran, north of Oman Sea. One of the features that distinguishes it from other Iranian ports and ports on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf, is its access to international open seas.

Currently, Chabahar port consists of two important commercial ports, named Shahid Beheshti and Shahid Kalantari, on the eastern shore of Chabahar Gulf located in the province of Sistan and Balochistan beside the warm water of the Oman Sea and the Indian Ocean, and being adjacent to two countries of Pakistan and Afghanistan, and having access to the international waters, and CIS countries, and also being adjacent to Free Trade-Industrial Zone, hence it can play as the regional Hub port.

Afghan traders have responded with enthusiasm to Chabahar ports' potential as a reliable trade and transit offering. Chabahar is considered to offer better transit times for inland transportation to Afghanistan—e.g. it takes 14 days to cover the 1,520 km from Karachi to Kabul including transit clearance and border crossing protocols, while only 6 days to cover the 1840 kms from Chabahar to Kabul.

In July 2020 Islamic Republic Railways (RAI) began track laying on the Chabahar–Zahedan railway project following a ceremony held by RAI officials and representatives from the Government of Iran from the Ministry for Transport. Officials underlined the significance of the railroad and noted that due to its strategic position, Chabahar Port is going to be a gateway for the country’s trade. The railway will provide a link between Chabahar in the Gulf of Oman and connect with the Trans-Iranian Railway, allowing for direct rail freight services between Chabahar port and the rest of Iran, as well as landlocked Central Asian countries such as Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Afghanistan.

This section provides specifications of Shahid Beheshti port as the main international port in chabahar.

 

Port website: https://chabaharport.pmo.ir/en/home

Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com

 

Port Location and Contact

Country

I.R. Iran

Province or District

Sistan and Baluchistan

Nearest Town or City

with Distance from Port

Chabahar

Port's Complete Name

Shahid Beheshti port

Latitude

25.2973 N

Longitude

60.6118 E

Managing Company or Port Authority

Ports and Maritime Organization of Sistan and Baluchistan

Management Contact Person

Mr. Naser Ravanbakhsh

Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures

Chabahar – Konarak International airport

Port Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

Name of Company 

Web Address 

Tel 

Fax 

Email 

Physical address 

Sepid Bandar-e Makoran Co. 

https://www.sepidbandar.com/

+98(54) 322638 

+98(54) 35320249 

info@bpa.ir 

Unit.1, Companies Building, Wharf#5, Shahid Kalantary port,Iran.

For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

Port Performance

The Shahid Beheshti Port is being developed in four phases. Presently Port has a capacity of 2.5 million tons per year. On completion of Phase I the capacity will increase to 8 MTPA. On completion of all 4 phases, port capacity will 82 million tons per year with 32 jetties: 16 multipurpose, 10 containers, 3 oil and 3 dry bulk.

 

Seasonal Constraints

 

Occurs

Time Frame

Rainy Season

Yes

From (January) to (February)

Major Import Campaigns

No

From (month) to (month)

Other Comments

INSERT OTHER CONSTRAINT(S) IF REQUIRED

 

Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges

Terminal Handling Charges (THC) in Shahid Beheshti port:

Container size

Import and Returned From import, returned/ transfer (USD)

Incoming/Outgoing empty container (USD)

20 ft

123

65

40 ft

186

89

 

Discharge THC tariff includes: landing from ship (50%), moving to the yard (%20), stowing in the yard (15%) and placing on the truck in the yard (15%) and loading THC tariff includes: stowing in the container yard (15%), placing on the truck (15%), moving to the berth (20%), loading on ship (50%).

2. THC for out of gage containers shall be 120% of the rate of regular containers

3. THC tariff for incoming transship empty containers, in the case of change in their custom procedure shall be calculated according to the tariffs of the empty container.

4. THC tariff of the bundled flat rack containers shall be $40 for 20-ft containers and $60 for 40-ft containers.

Note: In cases where the above-mentioned containers cannot be bundled, empty container tariffs shall be collected for each move.

5. THC tariff for containers shall be collected by the port authority or terminal operator, on its behalf, from the shipping lines or their agents.

6. The THC invoice shall be issued by the terminal operator separately in the name of owner or leaser of containers on the basis of the manifest information and loading lists and shall be sent to their agents in Iran for payment.

7.Handling of all transship containers (full or empty) upon entry into or exit from the port shall be considered, in any phase of loading or discharge operation, as one move.

8.Related charges to handling the containers outside the terminal shall be paid by the consignee or ship agent or cargo owner in accordance with respective tariff rates.

9.Container carrier, ship agents, container owner or his agent shall identify the name of the container owner in the ship's manifest and load lists when sending the EDI files to the Electronic Data Interchange system of the ports having such system (like Shahid Rajaee Port).

Berthing Specifications

Type of Berth

Quantity

Length

(m)

Maximum

Draft (m)

Comments

Multipurpose Berth

3

860

15 - 16

 

Container Berth

2

640

-16

 

Mineral Berth

1

185

-15

 

Oil Berth

1

265

-14

 

 

Port Handling Equipment

 

Equipment

Available

Total Quantity and Capacity Available

Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage

Shore mobile crane

Yes

Liebherr- Fantuzzi

Quantity: 3

Capacity: 36-80 tons

Yard mobile crane

Yes

Liebherr

Quantity: 2

Capacity: 60 tons

Yard mobile crane

Yes

Tadano

Quantity: 1

Capacity: 60 tons

Yard-road mobile crane

Yes

Kato

Quantity: 1

Capacity: 35 tons

Yard-road mobile crane

Yes

PPM

Quantity: 4

Capacity: 25 tons

Reach stacker

Yes

Fantuzzi

Quantity: 3

Capacity: 45 tons

Top lift truck

Yes

Kalmar- caterpillar

Quantity: 2

Capacity: 35 tons

Customs Guidance

For latest customs regulations in Iranian ports please refer to the Iran Custom website via below link:

https://www.irica.ir/index.php?newlang=eng

For more information on customs in IR Iran , please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Terminal Information

MULTIPURPOSE TERMINAL

Container terminal shall provide services to the container round the clock (24 hours a day).

 Note: Terminal public holidays are: the first day of Iranian New Year (Nowrouz) and 10th day of Mohram Month (Ashura, Arabic Month) from 18:00 hrs of 9 the day (a day prior to Asuhra) until 18:00 of the 10th day (Ashura) In public holidays including Fridays $ 88 overtime per hour for the operation of (gantry crane, transtainer and trucks) shall be charged for Shipping Lines or Agents.

 

MAIN STORAGE TERMINAL

BONDED STORAGE (STORAGE AVAILABLE BEFORE CUSTOMS)

Storage condition  

Number of Storage Facilities

Total Area

(m²)

Total volume (m³)

Handling requirement

Open air  

1

56,000

 

 

General cargo (indoor)  

3

30,000

 

 

Bagged Cargo

 

 

 

 

Temperature controlled (15 to 25 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Keep Cool (2 to 8 °C)  

 

 

 

 

Freezing Temp (minus 25 to minus 15°C)  

 

 

 

 

Ultra cold-chain temp (minus 80 to minus 60°C)

 

 

 

 

Narcotics Cage  

 

 

 

 

 

Stevedoring

COMPANY

ACTIVITY

PEYVAND DARYA

Container line (chabahar- khurfegan)

SIRI

General cargo – container

ABRAN JONUB(SOUTH SHIPPER)

General cargo

JADE NOGHREI(SILVER ROAD)

General cargo

JAHAN DARYA( WORLD SEA)

CMA-CGM shipping line agent

HOOPAD DARYA

Container line (chabahar- Bandar abass)

LALEH BALUCH

General cargo

DARYASAN MOTLAGH

General cargo

DARYA BANDAR GHAZAL

General cargo

 

Port Security

For port safety and security facilities please refer to the bellow link:

https://chabaharport.pmo.ir/en/portfacilietes/search

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2 Aviation

Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/

The aviation sector in Iran is supervised by the Iran Civil Aviation Organization (CAO), a governmental agency under the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The CAO is responsible for regulating, overseeing, and developing Iran's civil aviation industry and ensuring its safety and security.

Several private companies operate in the aviation sector, such as Iran Aseman Airlines, Mahan Air, Kish Air, and Qeshm Air. These companies provide domestic and international flights and charter and cargo services. However, they face many challenges due to the international sanctions which limits their access to new aircraft, spare parts, and foreign markets.

There are 9 international, and 25 domestic airports in Iran. 

For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft

The Civil Aviation Organization of Islamic Republic of Iran (CAO.IRI), (Persian: سازمان هواپیمایی کشوری جمهوری اسلامی ایران‎‎) is Iran's civil aviation agency. It is the statutory corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of civil aviation in Iran. The organization was established in July 1946 and investigates aviation accidents and incidents in Iran. 

The information about registration all related rules and regulations are accessible in the following link: Iran Civil Aviation Organisation  

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.1 Imam Khomeini International Airport

Airport Overview

Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) serves as Iran's primary international airport, it connects Tehran to destinations across Asia, Europe, and Africa, facilitating global travel and trade. Acting as a significant cargo hub and contributing to Iran's logistics and trade activities.

The airport complex is located about 45km to the south of Tehran, on the Tehran-Qom Highway, near Shahre-e-Rey. The passenger terminal building has a floor space of 78,357m2 and is a three level structure with a basement, departure and arrival halls at the ground level as well as mezzanine arrivals floor. 

Imam Khomeini Airport is accessible from Tehran by car, taxi and bus via the Tehran-Qom Freeway. An airport access road connects the freeway to the airport terminal, continuing to serve Robat-Karim city via an interchange with Saidi Highway. An extension to the southern part of Line 1 of Tehran Metro for IKA airport is currently active (effective from 2018). There is also planning to have Line 3 of the Tehran Metro to reach its southern terminus at IKA in future. 

In case of any emergency or in case of any requirements for UNHAS planes it will be possible based on permission of Ministry of Foreign Affair (MFA). TDMO (Tehran Disaster Mitigation & Management Organization) is the governmental focal point for arrangements of emergency flights to Iran via MFA.   

Airport website: https://www.ikac.ir/en

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran 

Province or District

Tehran 

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Tehran 

Airport’s Complete Name

Imam Khomeini International Airport

Latitude

35 24 58 N 

Longitude

51 09 08 E 

Elevation (ft and m)

Runaway elevation 3305 ft 

IATA Code

IKA

ICAO Code

OIIE 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+9821 88771062

Ceosector@ikac.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY1  4,198mx45m

RWY2  4,294mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

Example: 2xHLS 50x50m

Airport Picture

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Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Airport plan

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Arrival Passenger Legend

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Departure Passenger Legend

Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport - Transit Plan

 

Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For more information on airport contact details, please see the following link: 4.5 Iran Airport Companies Contact List

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

YES 

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

YES 

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refueling

YES 

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

YES 

Cargo terminal

Yes

Ground Power (mobile)

YES 

Pax Transport to Airfield

Yes

Ground Handling Services

YES 

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

YES 

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

YES 

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

YES 

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

YES 

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

YES 

NDB

Yes

VOR

YES 

ILS

Yes

   

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Antonov 100-124 (it is possible to offload of 120 mt) 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

YES 

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

YES 

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs in Iran, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Storage Facilities

There are all types of equipment in IKA storages. The capacity is 30,000 mt per day for loading and offloading. 

 

Airfield Costs

NAVIGATION CHARGES

Charges

Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg)

 

0 - 7,000

7,001 - 136,000

136,001 and over

Navigation (per journey) USD - $

0.00406 U.S Dollar per 1000 kg for each km

Landing USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg

Night Landing USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services

Night Take-Off USD - $

6 USD per 1000 kg and 60 USD for lighting services

Parking

First 24 h free, after 24 h to 1 week, 3.2 USD per 1000 Kg for each day

Handling Charges

(Airport service charge): 100 USD for each passenger flight

FUEL SERVICES CHARGES

 

 

Price per Litre USD - $

Jet A-1

1.757

Avgas

 

Security

Security wise all airports of Iran are under control of Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) military forces and fully secured. 

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.2 Mehrabad International Airport

Airport Overview

Mehrabad airport was established in 1938. Prior to the construction of the Imam Khomeini International Airport in 2007, Mehrabad was Tehran's primary airport in both international and domestic traffic, but now serves only domestic flights.

Airport website: https://mehrabad.airport.ir/ 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran 

Province or District

Tehran 

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Airport is in Tehran city

Airport’s Complete Name

Mehrabad International Airport

Latitude

35° 41’ 21” N 

Longitude

51° 18’ 48” E 

Elevation (ft and m)

3962 ft / 1207.62 m 

IATA Code

   THR

ICAO Code

OIIII 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

https://www.cao.ir/web/english

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 4,030mx60m

RWY 2 3,989mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423133534-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +9821199, +982161021

Saman Air Services Company started its activities at Mehrabad International Airport in 1385 with the aim of improving the quality and variety of services in accordance with international aviation standards.

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

YES

JET A-1 fuel

YES

Immigration

YES

AVGAS 100

NO

Terminal Building

YES

Ground Handling Services

YES

Passenger Terminal

YES

Cargo terminal

YES

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.3 Abadan International Airport

Airport Overview

Abadan International airport or Abadan Ayatollah Jami International airport is one of the first airports of Iran that is built on the year 1941 by the National Iranian Oil Company due to Abadan Refinery. As this airport is placed on the international route, it used to be one of the most important international airports in the area and it used to be the only transit, catering and refuelling airport on middle east – Europe route.

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Khuzestan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Abadan

Airport’s Complete Name

Ayatollah Jami Airport

Latitude

30° 22' 16'' N 

Longitude

48° 13' 42'' E 

Elevation (ft and m)

19 ft / 6 m 

IATA Code

ABD

ICAO Code

OIAA 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+9861-53118002

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1  3,101mx45m

RWY 2  2,265mx35m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

 

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +986153110000, +986153116230

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

No

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

Yes

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.4 Kerman International Airport

Airport Overview

Hashemi Rafsanjani international airport, previously known as Kerman international airport or was established on 1970 in an area of 600 m2 and with one main runway and one secondary runway. The airport has since been expanded to 26,000 m2 area and the length of the runways has been extended. 

Airport website: https://kerman.airport.ir/ 

 

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Kerman

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Kerman

Airport’s Complete Name

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport

Latitude

N 30° 16' 28.00" 

Longitude

E 056° 57' 04.00" 

Elevation (ft and m)

5741 ft / 1750 m 

IATA Code

 KER

ICAO Code

OIKK 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

+98432110194

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,847mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

Example: 2xHLS 50x50m

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +983432110113, +983432110031

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Single Point Refuelling

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Air Starter Units

Yes

Cargo terminal

No

Ground Power (mobile)

Yes

Pax Transport to Airfield

No

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Control Tower

Yes

Latrine Servicing

Yes

Weather Facilities

Yes

Fire Fighting Category (ICAO)

Yes

Catering Services

Yes

De-icing Equipment

 

Base Operating Room

Yes

Parking Ramp Lighting

Yes

Airport Radar

Yes

Approach & Runway Lights

Yes

NDB

 

VOR

 

ILS

     

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

Antonov 100-124 (it is possible to offload of 120 mt) 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

N/A 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

YES 

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

YES 

Other Comments

 

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Security

Security wise all airports of Iran are under control of Sepah (Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps) military forces and fully secured. 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.5 Tabriz International Airport

Airport Overview

Shahid Madani international airport previously named as Tabriz international airport is in the northwest of Tabriz city at an altitude of 1494 meters above sea level on a land area of ​​529 hectares that is constructed on 1950 with the mission of providing airport, navigation and aviation services to accept domestic and international flights for passenger and cargo transport. The airport operates as an open sky facility and is operational 24 hours a day. Due to its location near international air corridors, it plays a crucial role in providing navigation, radar, and aviation services to both domestic and international flights, especially international overflight flights. Additionally, the airport plays a vital role in supporting economic development and tourism in the Tabriz region by providing connectivity to major cities within Iran and beyond.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

East Azerbaijan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Tabriz

Airport’s Complete Name

Shahid Madani International Airport

Latitude

N 38° 08' 38.35" 

Longitude

E 046° 13' 09.69" 

Elevation (ft and m)

4459 ft / 1359 m 

IATA Code

 TBZ

ICAO Code

OITT 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

  tabriz.info@airport.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,565mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423134416-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +984135234701, +984132606136

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

 Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

No

 

Airport Operating Details

Operating Details

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo

 

Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet

 

Storage Area (m3 and mt)

 

Handling Equipment

Elevators / Hi Loaders

Yes / No

Max Capacity (mt)

 

Max Height

(m)

 

Loading Ramps

Yes / No

Other Comments

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.6 Mashhad International Airport

Airport Overview

Shahid Hashemi Nejad international airport, previously named Mashhad international airport is the Iran's second-busiest airport, behind Tehran-Mehrabad. In 2016, Mashhad Airport handled a record 10 million-plus passengers, up 17% from 2015, along with 86,681 tons of cargo. It has flights to 57 destinations, including frequent flights to 30 Iranian cities, and 27 destinations in Central Asia, the Middle East, East Asia and Europe.

Mashhad International Airport has three terminals: a domestic flight terminal (Terminal 1), an international flight terminal (Terminal 2), and a Hajj flight terminal (Terminal 3).

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Khorasan Razavi

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Mashhad

Airport’s Complete Name

Shahid Hashemi nejad International Airport

Latitude

N 36° 14' 06.70" 

Longitude

E 059° 38' 27.5" 

Elevation (ft and m)

3263 ft / 995 m 

IATA Code

 MHD

ICAO Code

OIMM 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

MHD.info@airport.ir

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1 3,565mx45m

RWY 2 2,029mx45m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

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Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +985133100000        

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/

Airport Infrastructure Details          

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

 

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

 

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.2.7 Bandar Abbas International Airport

Airport Overview

Bandar Abbas International Airport is an international airport located 12 kilometers east of the city of Bandar Abbas in the Hormozgan Province, in southern Iran, and it takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Bandar Abbas city center from the airport. The airport, covering an area of 4,481 hectares, serves as a critical transportation hub with flight connections to various parts of Iran and countries in the south of the Persian Gulf. In 2017, approximately 1,289,000 passengers passed through the airport. Bandar Abbas International Airport is equipped to handle widebody aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Boeing 747.

Airport Location and Contact

Country

Iran

Province or District

Hormozgan

Nearest Town or City
with Distance from Airport

Bandarabbas

Airport’s Complete Name

Bandar Abbas International Airport

Latitude

N 27° 13' 05.94" 

Longitude

E 056° 22' 40.26" 

Elevation (ft and m)

22 ft / 7 m 

IATA Code

BND

ICAO Code

OIKB 

Managing Company or Airport Authority

Iran Airport Company (IAC)

Management Contact Person

Mr. Jamshid Delfardi (General Manager)
+98(76)33611001

Open: Day only or 24 hrs

24 hrs 

Number of Runways (including length and width)

RWY 1  3,660mx45m

RWY 2  3,457mx30m

Number of helipads, including dimensions

 

Airport Picture

image-20240423134835-1Description and Contacts of Key Companies

For general information about the flights status, passengers can check the airport website or to directly contact the airport by the following phone numbers: +987633611011        

For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.

Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/ and https://www.airportdata.com/

 

Airport Infrastructure Details

Customs

Yes

JET A-1 fuel

Yes

Immigration

Yes

AVGAS 100

No

Terminal Building

Yes

Ground Handling Services

Yes

Passenger Terminal

Yes

Cargo terminal

Yes

Customs Guidance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3 Road Network

Iran Road Maintenance & Transportation Organization, under the supervision of the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development of Iran, is responsible for the construction, maintenance, and development of Iran's roads and also for developing the rules and regulations related to road transportation either for domestic movements or international transits. This organization also issues the work licences for Iranian road transporters and movement licences for international transporters. This organisation is also responsible for implementing the international road conventions such as TIR Carnet and CMR.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

Distance Matrix

Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km)

 

Tehran 

Bandar Abbas 

Bandar Anzali

Bandar Imam 

Bazargan 

Taybad 

Piranshahr 

Milak

Tehran 

 

1,276

364

907

902

1000

754

1,547

Bandar Abbas 

1,276

 

1,609

1,032

2,081

1,362

1,901

1,002

Bandar Anzali 

364

1,609

 

1,153

801

1,444

591

1,874

Bandar Imam 

907

1,032

1,153

 

1,536

1,639

1,182

1,639

Bazargan 

902

2,081

801

1,536

 

1,980

438

2,411

Taybad (Dogharoun BorderPoint to Afghanistan) 

1000

1,362

1,444

1,639

1,980

 

1,825

720

Piranshahr (Bashmagh border point To Iraq) 

754

1,901

591

1,182

438

1,825

 

2,278

Milak (Afghanistan Border)

1,547

1,002

1,874

1,639

2,411

720

2,278

 

 

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hr)

 

Tehran 

Bandar Abbas 

Bandar Anzali

Bandar Imam 

Bazargan 

Taybad 

Piranshahr 

Milak

Tehran 

 

14.4

5

11.15

10.5

21.2

10

18

Bandar Abbas 

14.4

 

18.3

13.19

24

15.3

23

13

Bandar Anzali 

5

18.3

 

14

10.45

16.48

9.42

23.43

Bandar Imam 

11.15

13.19

14

 

19.1

21

16.2

21.3

Bazargan 

10.5

24

10.45

19.1

 

22

6.1

27

Taybad (Dogharoun BorderPoint to Afghanistan) 

21.2

15.3

16.48

21

22

 

22.18

9.35

Piranshahr (Bashmagh border point To Iraq) 

10

23

9.42

16.2

6.1

22.18

 

27

Milak (Afghanistan Border)

18

13

23.43

21.3

27

9.35

27

 

Road Security

The road condition and security are at good level. The roads are maintained and supervised by the Ministry of Road and Transportation. There are speed control cameras set up on roads especially on the highways. The traffic police officers patrolling 24/7. There are security check points on the roads between most cities and villages.

Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits

Axle load limits 

LCA Country 

Truck with 2 axles 

18 mt 

Truck with 3 axles 

26 mt 

Truck with 4 axles 

34 mt 

Semi-trailer with 3 axles 

26 mt 

Semi-trailer with 4 axles 

32 mt 

Semi-trailer with 5 axles 

36 mt 

Semi-trailer with 6 axles 

40 mt 

Truck & drawbar trailer with 4 axles 

18 mt 

Truck & drawbar trailer with 5 axles 

18 mt 

Truck & drawbar trailer with 6 axles 

18 mt 

Truck & drawbar trailer with 7 axles 

18 mt 

The movement of vehicles whose dimensions and weights, without load, or after loading the cargo, exceed at least one of the following dimensions or weights, are subject to the provisions of the heavy load traffic instruction, and for their movement, a pass must be issued. Such vehicles are referred as traffic vehicles and their consignments will be considered as traffic consignments, and companies that have the necessary licenses for undertaking the transportation of such consignments are called traffic transport companies.

1- Width: 60/2 meters (two meters sixty centimeters)

2- Height: 50/4 meters (four and a half meters)

3- Length:

Two-axle truck 10 meters (ten meters)

Truck with a towbar of 12 meters (twelve meters)

-axle trailer with more than 16/50 meters (sixteen and a half meters)

4- Weight: 40 tons

Note: In some country’s roads, due to existing obstacles, the height restrictions might be less than 4.50 meters, in such cases the movement of vehicles with a height of less than 4.50 meters in the above axes are also subject to the provisions of this instruction.

Note: The maximum amount of cargo back protrusion from the centre of the last axis of the vehicle, in trucks, is 3 meters, and in trailers, 5 meters, the maximum amount of cargo side protrusion from the centre of the first axis of the vehicle is 1.50 meters. Under any circumstances, vehicles with a side protrusion or back protrusion of more than the above values are not allowed to travel on the roads of the country.

International transporters, which move traffic cargo, if they do not have a heavy traffic transport license, are obliged to transport the cargo in the territory of Iran in cooperation with a local traffic transport company that has the necessary license. In this case, an internal bill of lading is not required.

Traffic companies are required to check the transit route and existing weight and height restrictions, as well as the latest changes made to this instruction, and the weight and height restrictions, which are available on the website, before issuing a transit permit for the movement of traffic cargo. The transportation organization and terminals of the country will be updated, or through the general administrations, and the transportation organizations of the provincial terminals will be announced.

Permitted hours for traffic vehicles are from half an hour after sunrise to half an hour before sunset. Therefore, traffic transport companies should adjust the travel schedule of vehicles, with the exact time of departure, in different parts of the country, as well as in different months of the year, so that they stop at the right times and at specific stops. In the direction specified for movement.

Traffic companies can operate in cities where traffic is restricted during the day, or in villages where the movement of vehicles is dangerous due to crossing bridges, or the like, during the night, between 12 noon and midnight. 5 in the morning, cross the area.

 

Road Class and Surface Conditions

Iran has a total area of 1,648,195 km2 including 30 provinces. All provinces, capital and main cities, villages and urban areas are connected via roads. Iran roads are also connected to international roads via different borders at north, west and east of country. As per Iran Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization’s statistical yearbook, the total length of Iran’s road network excluding rural roads is 85,934 km in total, as elaborated below.

Road Type

Freeway

Highway

Main Roads

Arterial Roads

Tranzit Roads

Rural Roads

Length (Km)

2,813

20.312

26,012

34,633

25,329

134,243

 

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All freeways and highways are asphalted and surfaces are in good condition. Road marking and guard rails are under maintenance and supervision of Ministry of Roads & Construction. Other main roads are also asphalted, marking and guardrails are in good conditions as well as routine maintenances of surface and accessories. All roads are under control of Traffic Police and security wise are under control of Security Police Force. 

In all highways, main roads and freeways the rules of speed control is under supervision of traffic police and all highways and freeways are equipped with speed-cameras. All trucks, transit trailers are equipped to GPS so that it is possible for traffic police to control location and speed of transit trucks.  

Moreover, Iran has 391 tunnels with 221km length and 332,000 bridges with 1,063 toll stations.

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.1 Border Crossing of Bazargan

Overview

Iran has common borders with seven countries including Turkmenistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan.

Iran's land border crossings are crucial entry and exit points for goods and travelers, facilitating international trade and regional connectivity. These crossings are equipped with various facilities to support customs, immigration, and transportation services. Common facilities include customs inspection areas, immigration checkpoints, cargo terminals, parking facilities, and administrative offices. Additionally, some crossings may have amenities such as rest areas, restaurants, and currency exchange services to cater to travelers' needs.

However, crossing Iran's land borders can pose challenges and obstacles for travelers and traders. Common issues include long wait times due to congestion, bureaucratic procedures, and security checks. Delays in processing paperwork and cargo inspections can also occur, leading to disruptions in trade flows and travel schedules. Moreover, language barriers and cultural differences may complicate interactions with border officials, particularly for international travelers.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Iran: Bazargan

Turkey: Gurbulak

Province or District

East Azarbaijan Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Bazargan City

1km

Latitude

39.0369° N

Longitude

44.5136° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Tabriz International Airport

270 km

Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs

Car Travel time: 4 hrs

Nearest Port

Bandar-e Anzali Port

670 km

Truck Travel Time: 12-14hrs

Car Travel time: 10-11 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Tabriz City

278 km

Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs

Car Travel time: 4 hrs

Other Information

 

Petrol station is available throughout the road path.

 

 

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.2 Border Crossing of Bilasuvar

Overview

Bileh savar border crossing is in northeastern Ardabil province. This county is bordered by the Republic of Azerbaijan to the east, northeast, and southeast, with approximately 68 kilometers of common border. The center of this county is the city of Bileh Savar, and its climate is warm in summer and moderate in other seasons. Due to its proximity to the Caspian Sea and low altitude, it falls into the category of semi-humid regions.

The joint market between Bileh Savar Iran and Azerbaijan is semi-closed, but the customs market is active in three phases and attracts thousands of people from different areas to this country for trade every day. The main goods offered in this market are women's clothing, men's suits, and cosmetics and hygiene products.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Iran: Bileh Savar

Azerbaijan: Bilasuvar

Province or District

Ardabil Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Bileh Savar City

1km

Latitude

39.38968° N

Longitude

48.36145° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Ardabil International Airport

177 km

Truck Travel Time: 3-4 hrs

Car Travel time: 2 hrs

Nearest Port

Bandar-e Anzali Port

297 km

Truck Travel Time: 7-9 hrs

Car Travel time: 5-6 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Ardabil City

169 km

Truck Travel Time: 4-5 hrs

Car Travel time: 3 hrs

Other Information

 

 

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.3 Border Crossing of Dogharoun

Overview

Dogharoun Land Border Crossing is a significant international border crossing situated in the Khorasan Razavi Province of Iran, near the city of Taybad. It serves as a crucial link between Iran and Afghanistan, facilitating the movement of goods, people, and vehicles between the two countries. The border crossing plays a vital role in promoting trade, transportation, and cultural exchange between Iran and Afghanistan, contributing to regional connectivity and economic development. As an essential point of entry and exit, Dogharoun Land Border Crossing is equipped with customs, immigration, and security facilities to manage the flow of traffic effectively.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Dogharoun

Province or District

Khorasan Razavi Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Taybad City

6km

Latitude

34.4845° N

Longitude

60.3173° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Mashhad International Airport

271 km

Truck Travel Time: 6-8 hrs

Car Travel time: 3.5-4 hrs

Nearest Port

Chabahar Port

1440 km

Truck Travel Time: 18-20hrs

Car Travel time: 24-28 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Mashhdad City

270 km

Truck Travel Time:5-6 hrs

Car Travel time:3.5-4  hrs

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.4 Border Crossing of Parviz Khan

Overview

Parviz Khan Border Crossing is one of the western border crossings of Iran with Iraq, located in the Qasr-e Shirin County in Kermanshah Province. It facilitates Iran's connection with the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Iranian travelers and tourists can travel with their private vehicles from Parviz Khan Border Crossing in this county to various cities in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.  Parviz Khan Border Crossing Market is one of the economic hubs of the country, established and launched in 1997. Initially, its area was three hectares, but it has now expanded to 30 hectares and with the ongoing plans of the provincial authorities, the area of Parviz Khan Border Crossing Market is expected to increase to 400 hectares in the future.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Parviz Khan

Province or District

Kermanshah Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Qasr-e Shirin City

5km

Latitude

36.6754° N

Longitude

45.0759° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Kermanshah Airport

170 km

Truck Travel Time: 3-5 hrs

Car Travel time: 2.5-3 hrs

Nearest Port

Imam Khomeini Port

717 km

Truck Travel Time: 12-14hrs

Car Travel time: 8-10 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Kermanshah City

170 km

Truck Travel Time:4-5 hrs

Car Travel time:2-3  hrs

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.5 Border Crossing of Mirjaveh

Overview

Mirjaveh Border Crossing, also known as Mile 72 Border Crossing, is the most important border crossing between Iran and Pakistan, located 12 kilometers from the city of Mirjaveh and adjacent to the town of Taftan in Pakistan, and 89 kilometers southeast of Zahedan. This border crossing connects Iran to Pakistan and the Indian subcontinent via railway. It is also the junction of Iran's Road 84 and Pakistan's N-40 highway. In Pakistan, this border is known as the Taftan Border.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Mirjaveh

Province or District

Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Mirjaveh City

2km

Latitude

29.0121° N

Longitude

61.4607° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Zahedan International Airport

82 km

Truck Travel Time: 2-3 hrs

Car Travel time: 1.5-2 hrs

Nearest Port

Chabahar Port

735 km

Truck Travel Time: 10-12hrs

Car Travel time: 7-8 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Zahedan City

82 km

Truck Travel Time:2-3 hrs

Car Travel time: 1.5-2  hrs

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.3.6 Border Crossing of Milak

Overview

The Milak Border Terminal, established in 2005 on a 12.5-hectare site, aims to facilitate passenger and transit cargo transport in southeastern Iran and promote regional, political, economic, social, and cultural development. The terminal's marketplace facilitates the export of various goods from Iran to Afghanistan, including food items, plastic products, machine-made carpets, cement, clothing, and hygiene products.

Additionally, the Silk Bridge was constructed adjacent to the Milak marketplace, with plans underway to launch a second bridge. The Silk Bridge serves as the primary link between Zaranj, Afghanistan, and the Milak border in Iran, with half of the bridge's territory belonging to Iran and the other half to Afghanistan.

 

Border Crossing Location and Contact

Name of Border Crossing

Milak

Province or District

Sistan and Baluchestan Province

Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing

Zabol City

40km

Latitude

29.6255° N

Longitude

61.2401° E

Managing Authority / Agency

Boarder Guard Command (FARAJA)

Contact Person

 

 

Travel Times

Nearest International Airport

Zahedan International Airport

260 km

Truck Travel Time: 5-6 hrs

Car Travel time: 2.5-3 hrs

Nearest Port

Chabahar Port

893 km

Truck Travel Time: 11-13hrs

Car Travel time: 9-10 hrs

Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity

Zahedan City

255 km

Truck Travel Time:5-7 hrs

Car Travel time: 3-4  hrs

Customs Clearance

For more information on customs, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information

Other Relevant Information

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.4 Railway Assessment

The Iran Rail Network is an extensive railway system that plays a crucial role in the country's transportation infrastructure. The total length of the Iran Rail Network is approximately 14,078 kilometres, making it one of the most extensive railway networks in the Middle East and Southwest Asia region. The network spans various provinces and connects major cities, industrial centers, ports, and borders with neighbouring countries.

The railway system in Iran is operated by the Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (IRIR), which oversees the management, maintenance, and expansion of the network. The network comprises both standard gauge and broad gauge lines, with electrified and non-electrified sections, serving both passenger and freight transportation needs

Raja Rail Transport Company was operating from the beginning with 100% government-owned shares owned by the railway. Then, all Raja Company property rights were transferred to the Social Security Organization in return for government debt. Currently, the company strives to utilize the expertise and experience of over 1,100 efficient personnel in various fields of management, design, engineering, planning, research, operation, servicing, and maintenance and, use existing facilities, to provide better conditions for travelers.

 

Iran Railway Overview  

Track Gauge 

Standard gauge: 8,273 km of 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) gauge (146 km electrified) (2006) 

Broad gauge: 94 km of 1,676 mm (5 ft 6 in) gauge (connected to Pakistan Railways) 

Total Track Distance 

14,078 km 

Locomotives

542 Units

Freight Wagons (flat bed) / size 

18,833  units 

Freight Wagons (covered) / size 

1,852 units 

Grain hopper Wagons

1,842 units 

Tanker Wagon 

4,698 units

Refrigerator Wagon 

25 units

 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Travel Time Matrix

Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (hours)

 

Tehran

Isfahan

Mashahd

Shiraz

Bandar Abbas

Tabriz

Kerman

Yazd

Tehran

 

8:30

11:00

16:00

19:30

12:30

14:15

8:30

Isfahan

8:30

 

19:00

7:30

No direct route

No direct route

No direct route

No direct route

Mashahd

11:00

19:00

 

No direct route

22:00

12:00

16:00

14:30

Shiraz

16:00

7:30

No direct route

 

4:00

No direct route

No direct route

No direct route

Bandar Abbas

19:30

No direct route

22:00

4:00

 

No direct route

No direct route

7:15

Tabriz

12:30

No direct route

12:00

No direct route

No direct route

 

No direct route

No direct route

Kerman

14:15

No direct route

16:00

No direct route

No direct route

No direct route

 

7:15

Yazd

8:30

No direct route

14:30

No direct route

7:15

No direct route

7:15

 

Railway Companies and Consortia

The Islamic Republic of Iran Railways (abbreviated as IRIR, or sometimes as RAI) is the national state-owned railway system of Iran. The Raja Passenger Train Company is an associate of the IRIR and manages its passenger trains. The Railway Transportation Company is an associate of the IRIR, which manages its freight transport. The Ministry of Roads & Urban Development is the state agency that oversees the IRIR. Some 33 million tonnes of goods and 29 million passengers are transported annually by the rail transportation network, accounting for 9 percent and 11 percent of all transportation in Iran, respectively (2011).

Iranian Railway companies and their contact information

Company name

Cargo/Passenger

Website

Asia Seir Aras

Cargo

https://asiaseiraras.ir/

Rahahan Sharghi Bonyad

Passenger

https://bonrailco.ir/

Samand Rail

Cargo

http://samandrail.ir/

Hamlvanaghl Saypa

Cargo

http://saipalogistics.ir/

Joopar

Cargo/Passenger

http://www.joopar.com/

Rahahan Hamlonaghl

Cargo/Passenger

http://www.rwt.ir/

Parsian rail shargh

Cargo

http://www.prsco.ir/

Raad Tabriz

Passenger

https://raadtabriz.com/

Rail Tarabar Saba

Passenger

https://sabatrains.ir/

 

For more information on railway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.9 Railway Companies Contact List.

Key Route Information

 

Standard Route Information 

 

Route A 

 From -  Tehran To BRS Port 

Route B 

 From – Tehran To Tabriz 

Route C/ International 

 From -  Tabriz To Ankara (Turkey) 

Route D 

 From – Tehran To Mashhad  

Track gauge 

1435 mm

1435 mm

1435 mm

1435 mm

Ruling gradient 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Total track distance (single and/or double) 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Type of rail (weight and if welded or not) 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Type of sleeper and fastenings 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Total track travel time 

17 H 

7 H 

60 H 

12 H 

Maintenance (Good, marginal, bad) 

Good 

Good 

Good 

Good 

Companies-consortiums operating on line 

RAJA 

RAJA 

RAJA 

RAJA 

Traffic frequency (monthly/weekly/daily) 

Daily 

Daily 

Daily 

Daily 

Security (Good, marginal, bad) 

Good 

Good 

Good 

Good 

Main stations 

Bandar Abbas Station 

Tabriz Station 

Ankara Station/Ankara City 

Mashhad Station 

Key Stations

 

Station Name 

Bandar Imam Khoemini 

Station Name 

Bandar Abbas Port 

Location 

31°19'11"N   48°41'53"E  

27°12'40"N   56°15'22"E 

Contact Information 

Tel: 0098-6152284001-4 

Tel: 0098761-24500 

Connections with other transport means

Road/Waterway/Air 

Road/Waterway/Air 

Storage Capacity (square meters and cubic meters) 

N/A 

N/A 

Handling Equipment 

Available 

Available  

Handling Capacity: 

MT / Hour 

TEU / Hour

N/A 

650 mt/hour 

1,932,000 mt per year 

 

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.5 Waterways Assessment

Iran's waterways primarily consist of rivers, lakes, and coastal areas, which play a relatively minor role in the country's transportation network compared to other modes of transportation like roads and railways. Inland water transport is limited in Iran, primarily due to the country's topography and the relatively short length and navigability of its rivers. There are no major rivers in the country, the only one that is navigable is the 830 km (520 mi)-long Karun, which shallow-draft boats can negotiate from Khorramshahr to Ahvaz, a distance of about 180 km (110 mi).

Other major rivers include the Kharkeh, spanning 700 kilometres (430 mi) and joining the Tigris; and the Zayandeh River, which is 300 km (190 mi) long. Several other permanent rivers and streams also drain into the Persian Gulf, while a number of small rivers that originate in the north-western Zagros or Alborz drain into the Caspian Sea. On the Central Plateau, numerous rivers—most of which have dry beds for the greater part of the year—form from snow melting in the mountains during the spring and flow through permanent channels, draining eventually into salt lakes that also tend to dry up during the summer months. There is a permanent salt lake, Lake Urmia in the northwest, whose brine content is too high to support fish or most other forms of aquatic life. There are also several connected salt lakes along the Iran-Afghanistan border in the province of Sistan & Baluchestan. 

The Caspian Sea in the north and the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman in the south provide significant coastal access.

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.

Company Information

Passenger Carrying Capacity 

 

Bandar Aftab 

Bandar Booyeh 

Boot Service  

 Telephone

+9821 88709832 

+98 6324229360 

+9821 2222 1755, +9821 2222 1145 

 Address

Unit 1502, Floor 15, Sa’ei Tower, Ali-e-Asr St., Tehran, Iran 

No.120, Kiomars, Zabol St., Khormashahr, Iran 

No. 2, Floor 5th, Falsafi Alley, Shariati St., Tehran, Iran  

Number of Passenger Vessels < 20 pax 

23 

10 

N/A 

Number of Passenger Vessels < 50 pax 

N/A 

Number of Passenger Vessels < 100 pax 

N/A 

Number of Passenger Vessels > 100 pax 

N/A 

For more information on waterway company contact details, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.

 

Passenger Carrying Capacity

 

Bandar Aftab 

Bandar Booyeh 

Boot Service 

Boats

Number of Boats

147 

10 

18 

Tonnage / Volume

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)

59,142 MT/Year 

23,100 MT/Year 

N/A 

Barges

Number of Barges

129 

35 

N/A 

Tonnage / Volume

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)

23,309 Per/Year 

N/A 

N/A 

Tugs

Number of Tugs

N/A 

10 

17 

Tonnage / Volume

Carrying Capacity (MT / m3)

N/A 

N/A 

N/A 

Travel Time Matrix

Travel Time from Main port to other major Ports on VESSEL TYPE (hrs)

 

Bandar Chabahar 

Bandar Abbas 

 Bandar Imam Khomeini 

Bandar Chabahar 

 

38 hrs

91 hrs

Bandar Abbas 

38 hrs

 

56 hrs

Bandar Imam Khomeini 

91 hrs

56 hrs

 

Key Routes

Key Route Information

Domestic / International

 

From: Bandar Abbas Port

To: Chabahr Port

From: Bandar Abbas Port

To:  Imam Khomeini port

From: Imam Khomeini port

To: Chabahr Port

Total Distance (km)

691 km

1,009 km

1,685 km

Width (m)

Broadest:
Narrowest:

Broadest:
Narrowest:

Broadest:
Narrowest:

River Flow

(m³ / second)

-

-

-

Seasonal Effects

-

-

-

Maximum Weight and

Size of Vessels

-

-

-

Regular Traffic

Passenger / Cargo

-

-

-

Companies Operating

Along the Route

-

-

-

 

Port Information

Key Port Information

 

Bandar Abbas 

Bandar Imam Khomeini 

Chabahar

Location

Hormozgan Province 

Khouzestan province 

Sistan and Baluchistan Province

Contact Information

Address: Shahid Rajaee Port Complex, Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan Province, Iran  

P.O.Box: 79171 - 83797 

Khuzestan Province-Imam Khomeini special economic zone port P.O.BOX:6357173691 

Shahid Rigi Blvd, Chabahar city. P.O.BOX: 971654131

Connections with Other

Transport Means

All types  

All types 

All types

Storage Capacity (m2 and m3)

Indicated in Port assessment page based on the type of cargo and type of storage  

Indicated in Port assessment page based on the type of cargo and type of storage 

Indicated in Port assessment page based on the type of cargo and type of storage 

Handling Equipment

YES 

YES 

YES 

Customs Clearance Available

YES 

YES 

YES 

Other Comments

     

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.6 Storage Assessment

Different type of storages are available in every provinces all around the country. Both public and private storages in different sizes are available to use for the governmental or private companies/NGOs. These storages can be rented/used upon availability of space. Real estate agents are actively involved in facilitating the rental process, in case of any urgent needs it is possible to contact agent to find a suitable warehouse based on requirements. 

For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Commercial Storage

The majority of commercial storage facilities are concentrated in Tehran or in close proximity to ports. In contrast, warehouses in other cities are primarily available for lease, making it challenging to locate companies offering comprehensive warehousing services. However, there are several warehouse service providers operating in a more organized manner, with established websites and systematic operations. Below is a list of such providers who offer reliable warehousing solutions.

 

Location

Tehran and Shahid Rajaei port,

 Owner

 

Kala Navgan Shargh Co.

Available for Rent

Yes  

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

In different sizes

Type of Facility

Mainly container but also warehouses

Access to the Facility

Raised and flat

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact,

Minimum Operating Standards

Yes

SOPs

Yes

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

Yes

Additional services

Kitting, repalletizing, repacking, distribution.

 

Location

Three location in East, west and south of Tehran

 Owner

 

Tehran depo co

Available for Rent

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

In different sizes

Type of Facility

Mainly container but also warehouses

Access to the Facility

Raised and flat

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact,

Minimum Operating Standards

Yes

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

South of Tehran

 Owner

 

Caspian warehouses

Available for Rent

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

In different sizes

Type of Facility

Mainly container but also warehouses

Access to the Facility

Raised and flat

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact,

Minimum Operating Standards

Yes

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

South of Tehran

 Owner

 

Arta chain storage

Available for Rent

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

In different sizes

Type of Facility

Mainly container but also warehouses

Access to the Facility

Raised and flat

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact,

Minimum Operating Standards

Yes

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

Kala Navgan Shargh contact info: https://www.kalanavgan.com/en

Tehran Depo contact contact info: https://tehrandepo.com/

Caspian warehouse contact info: https://caspianwarehouse.com/

Arta chain storage contact info: https://anbareomomi.com/

 

Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations

Currently, WFP is using warehouses located in 13 provinces inside the Refugee Settlements. The government has large storage capacities in all provinces and can provide WFP with, in case of need. 
All these warehouses are under the supervision and ownership of BAFIA. Commercial storage facilities are also available in industrial zones built in each province. 

Location(s)

Soltanieh-Zanjan , Ziveh-W.Azerbaijan, Dilzeh- W.Azerbaijan , Bezileh- W.Azerbaijan, Varmahang- Kurdestan, Kangavar- Kermanshah, Songhor- Kermanshah, Abazar- Lorestan, Jahrom/Sarvestan-Fars, Bani Najar- Khuzestan, Mohajerin- Semnan, Rafsanjan- Kerman, Bardsir- Kerman, Saveh -Markazi, Torbat-e-jam-Khorasan, Ardakan-Yazd, Meybod-Yazd, Taft-Yazd 

 Organization

 

WFP

Sharing Possibility

No

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

Less than 500 m2

Type of Facility

Concrete 

Access to the Facility

Flat 

Condition of the Facility

Good

Minimum Operating Standards

N/A

SOPs

N/A

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

NO

Additional services

N/A

Public Sector Storage

Location

Shahriar 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 51650 x 13 
  2. 92640 x 16 
  3. 220183 x 20 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Mehrabad 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 8839 x 8 
  2. 19530 x 3 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Bazargan 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 9386 x 2 
  2. 490000 x 2 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

 

Location

Jolfa 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 170,000 x 12 
  2. 27,800 x 6
  3. 747,660 x1 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Astara 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 8,000 x 2 
  2. 30,000 x3
  3. 30,000 x 2 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Mashhad 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 830 x 1 
  2. 29,170 x 1 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Yazd 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 11,696 x 4 
  2. 2000 x 1 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Hamedan

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 2,000 x 2 
  2. 7,000 x 1 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Semnan

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 2,560 x 2 
  2. 8000 x 2 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Urmiah 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 1,500 x 3 
  2. 40,000 x 1 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Isfahan 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 12,000 x 2 
  2. 24,000 x 4
  3. 4300 x 3 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Sahlan 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 51,840 x 16 
  2. 27000 x 6
  3. 590,000 x 27 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Location

Qazvin 

 Ministry / Agency

 

Iranian Public Warehousing and Customs Services Co. 

Use Possibility

Yes 

General Cargo Capacity

(mt / m² / m³)

  1. 6,352 x 2 
  2. 12,000 x2
  3. 1,000 x 2 

Type of Facility

  1. Covered
  2. Hangar
  3. Open

Access to the Facility

Ok

Condition of the Facility

 Appears intact

Minimum Operating Standards

 

SOPs

 

Provides Storage and Services for Medical Supplies

 

Additional services

 

 

Medical Supplies

The Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MOHME) has executive responsibility for health and medical education within the Iranian government and it’s the main stakeholder of pharmaceutical affairs in the country. The MOHME Department of Medical Equipment supervises imports of medical equipment, its import and distribution is mostly handled by the private sector.

MOHME owns and runs Iran's largest health care delivery network of health establishments and medical schools and is in charge of provision of healthcare services through its network, medical insurance, medical education, supervision and regulation of the healthcare system in the country, policymaking, production and distribution of pharmaceuticals, and research and development.

 

Location

Tehran

Owner/ Organization/ Ministry / Agency

 

Khosro Medisa Teb

Bonded/Non-bonded

Non-bonded

Use / Sharing / Renting Possibility

Renting

15 to 25°C Capacity

(m³)

 

2 to 8°C capacity

(m³)

 

- 25 to - 15°C Capacity

(m³)

 

- 80 to - 60°C Capacity

(m³)

 

Narcotics Capacity (m³)

 

Power

 

Access to the Facility

 

Condition of the Facility

 

SOPs

 

Certifications

 

Minimum Operating Standards

 

Good Services Practices

 

Tracking systems

 

Temperature Control Systems

 

Humidity and Light Regulation

 

Cold Storage Equipment

 

Qualified Staff

 

Pharmaceutical Waste

 

Additional Services

 

 

Cold Chain

Location 

Organisation / Owner 

Type [1] 

Cooling /  Power [2] 

Quantity 

Total Capacity (m³) 

Condition 

Isfahan 

Isfahan public warehouse Co. 

Cold chain for Medicine  

Under 0 and above 0 

80 mt 

N/A 

Good 

Tehran

Sardkhane-h Farrokh Co.

Cold Room Positive and Negative

+5 to -18

N/A 

4,500 CBM

Good 

Karaj

Shafagh Shomali Cold room

Cold Room Positive and Negative

above 0 

5,500 mt

N/A 

Good 

Bandar Abbas

Shahid Haghani Cold room

Cold Room Positive and Negative

above 0 

5000 mt

N/A

Good 

 

[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,

[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified

 

 

Iran, Islamic Republic of - 2.7 Milling Assessment

The Government Trading Corporation (GTC) is in control of grain and flour production and importation in Iran. It gives the standards for quality and controls the products. (A staple diet in Iran is bread.) The overall milling capacity is able to cope with the requirements of the country. In addition, there is an overcapacity already built. Wheat flourmills are situated in wheat production regions and close to transit entry points, such as ports. In Ahwaz, 167 km from the Bandar Imam Khomeini port, there are four mills and near Bandar Abbas are also three mills. The whole country's milling capacity is 30 million mt per year. These mills produced last year 15.5 million mt of wheat flour. That performance can be increased according to demand. 

For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.

Milling Company - Company Ard Setareh Kordan  

Ard Setareh Kordan flour mill factory is located in North Tehran (Karaj-Kordan). It is equipped with two production units, with total production capacity of 400 mt per day, and wheat storage capacity of 30,000 mt. 

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and  Email

Telephone and  Fax

Ard Setareh Kordan Co 

75 km Tehran-Qazvin highway - first exit after the bridge Kurdan.  

 

Name: Malek Hossein Agha Taher 

Title: Managing Director 

Email: info@ardesetareh.com 

Web: http://ardesetareh.com 

Tel: 0098 26-44525530-9 

 

Fax: 0098 26-44525530 

Summary of Role and Services

Ard Setareh Kordan supplies flour to Iran and also exports to CIS countries. Different products of this company are: Wheat flour, Normal Flour, Star Flour, Macaroni Flour, and Confectionary Flour.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

12,000

Drainage

Good

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes

Number of Ventilators (screened)

5

Electricity Load (KVA)

200

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

240 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

VALS / Turkey 

2010 

2011 

Good 

       

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

4

Yes

 

Bag Cleaning Plant

Yes

2

Yes

 

Moisture Tester

Yes

5

Yes

 

De-stoning Plant

Yes

5

Yes

 

Metal Extractor

Yes

5

Yes

 

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

45

Number of Full Time Labourers

20

 

Weighbridge

Number

1

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

50

20

N/A

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

61

21

15

Building – Maize Mill

-

-

-

Walls

Plastered

Roof

Plastered (Reinforced Concrete Structure) 

Floor

Concrete Mosaics  

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

No 

No 

Cleanliness

Good 

Good 

 

 

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes   

Frequency

Every 3 months  

Contracted

Yes 

Spraying 

Yes 

Frequency

Every 6 months  

Contracted

Yes 

Rodenticides 

Yes 

Frequency

Weekly 

Contracted

Yes 

Rodent Trapping

Yes 

Frequency

Weekly 

Contracted

Yes 

 

Security 

Security

 Good 

Compound

Fenced 

Other Comments

The whole compound has an area of 50,000 mincluding, 12,000m2 parking site, 1,200m2 Departments, 6,500 mProduction building, and 30,000 mt Wheat Silos.  

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

75 km from Tehran, 20 km from Karaj 

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

45 minutes From Tehran  

Road Condition to Mill

Asphalt Main Road 

Road Limitations (if any)

Similar to the main roads 

Rail Connections

No

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

450 

12,000 

Maize

100 

7,000 

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Flour – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

Silos 30,000 mt 

Covered Warehouse 10,000 mt 

Outside the Compound

N/A 

N/A 

 

Capacity to Blend

400 mt 

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

4.8 mt / hour

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

400 mt 

 

Milling Company - Company Ard Roshan Yazd  

Ard Roshan Yazd mill factory is located in south-centre of Iran (Yazd Province), is equipped with three production unit, with total production capacity of 850 mt per day, and wheat storage capacity of 250,000 mt.  

Company Name and Address

Contact Names and Email

Telephone and Fax

Ard Roshan Yazd Co 

Abrisham Blvd., Yazd Industrial City, Yazd  

Name: Abbas Mozafari Khah 

Title: Managing Director 

Email: arderoshan_yazd@yahoo.com 

Web: www.roshanflour.com 

Tel: 0098 35-37272055 

Fax: 0098 35-37272145 

Summary of Role and Services

Ard Roshan yazd supplies flour to Iran and also exports to Iraq, Syria, and CIS countries. Different products of this company are Wheat Flour, Normal Flour, Star Flour, Macaroni Flour, and Confectionary Flour.

 

Facilities

Parking Area Inside Compound (m²)

22,000 

Drainage

Good 

Fire Fighting Equipment

Yes 

Number of Ventilators (screened)

30

Electricity Load (KVA)

1000

Backup Generator(s)

Yes

240 KVA

 

Milling Equipment

Origin of Machinery

Year of Mfg

Year of Installation

Condition

Valsi / Turkey 

1963 

1963 

Good 

Alpala / Turkey  

 

2000 

Good 

Bohler / Germany 

 

2011 

Good 

 

Other Equipment or Machinery Installed

Type of Equipment

Available

Number

Owned

Comments

Fortification Feeder

Yes

12 

Yes

 

Bag Cleaning Plant

Yes

Yes

 

Moisture Tester

Yes

15 

Yes

 

De-stoning Plant

Yes

15 

Yes

 

Metal Extractor

Yes

15 

Yes

 

 

Staffing

Number of Full Time Skilled Workers

80 

Number of Full Time Labourers

40 

 

Weighbridge

Number

1

Capacity (MT)

Length (m)

Type

Within Compound

70 

20

N/A

 

Building

 

Length (m)

Width (m)

Height (m)

Building – Wheat Mill

200 

70 

24 

Building – Maize Mill

-

-

-

Walls

Plastered

Roof

Plastered (Reinforced Concrete Structure) 

Floor

Concrete Mosaics  

 

Conditions & Cleanliness

  

Outside

Inside

Cracks in Walls or Roof

No 

No 

Signs of Rodent Activity

No 

No 

Signs of Birds Entry 

No 

No 

Damaged Gutters/Drains

No 

No 

Signs of Moisture 

No 

No 

Adjacent Vegetation

No 

No 

Cleanliness

Good 

Good 

 

Pest Control

Fumigation

Yes   

Frequency

Every 3 months  

Contracted

Yes 

Spraying 

Yes 

Frequency

Every 6 months  

Contracted

Yes 

Rodenticides 

Yes 

Frequency

Weekly 

Contracted

Yes 

Rodent Trapping

Yes 

Frequency

Weekly 

Contracted

Yes 

 

Security 

Security

 Good 

Compound

Fenced 

Other Comments

The whole compound has an area of 150,000 m2 including, 22,000 m2 parking site, 2,500 m2 Departments, 12,000 m2 Production building, and 250,000 mt Wheat Silos. 

 

Access

Distance from Main Town (km)

15 Km from Yazd 

Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours)

10 Minutes From Yazd  

Road Condition to Mill

Asphalt Main Road 

Road Limitations (if any)

Similar to the main roads 

Rail Connections

No 

On the Railway From

 

To

 

Other Comments

 

 

Milling Capacity

Commodities

Daily Capacity (MT)

Monthly Activity (MT)

Wheat

850 

10,200 

Maize

 

Storage Capacity

Storage in Metric Tons

Wheat – Covered (MT)

Flour – Covered (MT)

Within the Compound

Silos 250,000 MT 

Covered Warehouse 22,000 MT 

Outside the Compound

N/A 

N/A 

 

Capacity to Blend

800 mt 

 

Loading & Discharge Rates

10 mt / hour

 

Transport Capacity at Mill

800 mt 

 

Additional Notes