shipping

Iran private sector invests $700 million in port projects in 3 months

Iran’s private sector has invested 161 trillion rials (over $700 million) in the country’s ports in the quarter ending June 20 despite the spread of the coronavirus pandemic which has resulted in lower activity in trade hubs.

Transportation

Iran planning to build new port for super-size ships on Gulf of Oman

Iranian port authorities say the country is planning to build a second ocean port after Chabahar on the Gulf of Oman.

Transportation

Iran, Oman launch fourth direct shipping line

The two countries on either side of the strategic Strait of Hormuz enjoy long-standign political, military and commercial cooperation. Tehran and Muscat have been recently pushing for more bilateral trade.

Transportation

Shahid Rajaee port development on fast track

Shahid Rajaee Port, Iran’s biggest container port at the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz, is reclaiming its past glory as a major international port following the implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in January 2016.

Trade

Iran sets no limits for return of shipping, liner companies

Iran sets no limitations for the return of shipping and liner companies to the country’s ports, a senior Iranian official says.

Transportation

Maersk Line resumes service to Iran

Maersk Line has resumed calls to Iran after a five-year hiatus.

Transportation

India, Iran shipping lines reviving joint venture

India’s largest carrier says it plans to revive a four-decade-old joint venture with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL).

Transportation

India’s Major Shipping Corporation to Resume Sailing to Iran: Report

Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) will resume sailing to Iran this month.

Transportation