IRAN's ports handled nearly 175 million tonnes of cargo in the first nine months of the Iranian year (March 20 - December 21, 2024), according to the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), reports Tehran Times.
During this period, 20.83 million tonnes of oil goods and 39.55 million tonnes of non-oil goods were unloaded, bringing total unloading operations to 60.38 million tonnes.
Cargo loading operations included 58.84 million tonnes of oil goods and 55.77 million tonnes of non-oil goods, totalling 114.61 million tonnes.
Combined loading and unloading operations amounted to 174.99 million tonnes, with 79.67 million tonne of oil goods and 95.32 million tonnes of non-oil goods.
Additionally, Iran's ports handled 2.33 million TEU of containers during this period, reflecting a 14 per cent increase compared to 2.05 million TEU in the same period last year.
The growth in container operations highlights increased efficiency and rising trade volumes at Iranian ports.
Iran's ports have a total nominal capacity of over 260 million tonnes per year, allowing them to handle a wide range of oil and non-oil commodities.
Key ports, such as Shahid Rajaei Port in Hormozgan Province, account for a significant portion of the country's trade activity due to their advanced infrastructure and strategic location along international shipping routes.
Investments in port infrastructure have further enhanced the efficiency of loading and unloading operations, reducing turnaround times for vessels.
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