Local Expertise: Iran's Logistics Hubs and Iran-China Cargo Flow
Understanding the geography of Iranian logistics allows us to offer optimal solutions for your business:
1. Bandar Abbas and Shahid Rajaee Port
This is Iran's main maritime gateway, handling the overwhelming majority of the country's containerized cargo. We deliver directly to the port zone or adjacent warehouses. From here, the main export flow to Chinese ports (Qingdao, Shanghai, Ningbo) is formed, and industrial equipment imports are received.
2. Caspian Sea Ports (Northern Corridor)
For businesses focused on transit via Russia to China or CIS countries, we supply containers to key Caspian ports:
Amirabad Port: The largest commercial port on the Iranian coast of the Caspian Sea, featuring modern container infrastructure.
Bandar Anzali: Located in a free economic zone, ideal for logistics operations and cargo transshipment.
Nowshahr Port: An important hub for timber and agricultural logistics in the north of the country.
3. Dry Ports and Logistics Hubs in Northern and Northwestern Iran
We deliver containers to strategic inland terminals that serve as buffer zones for transit along the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC):
Aras Dry Port (Aras Free Zone, Jolfa): A key hub on the border with Azerbaijan and Armenia, critical for transit to Russia and onward to China.
Incheh Borun: An important border and logistics hub on the border with Turkmenistan, used for rail connections with Central Asian countries and China.
Garmsar: The largest railway hub connecting the northern regions with Tehran and the central part of the country.
Astara: A border logistics hub ensuring the connection between the Iranian and Azerbaijani railway networks.
Who Benefits from Buying a Container in Iran: Industry Scenarios
Agricultural Exporters (Pistachios, Saffron, Dates)
The Chinese market imposes the highest requirements on packaging quality and transportation conditions. We supply IICL and NEW condition containers that undergo strict food-grade standard inspections: no odors, mold, pests, or residues from previous cargoes. This guarantees smooth phytosanitary control.
Petrochemical and Mining Companies
Iran is a major supplier of polymers, bitumen, and mineral ores to China. Such cargo requires CW condition containers or better, with verified watertightness and reinforced flooring, eliminating leaks and complying with international transportation standards.
Industrial Equipment and Auto Component Importers
Shipments from China require protection from humid sea air during transit. IICL condition containers ensure perfect watertightness, preventing condensation ("container sweat") that can cause corrosion of sensitive parts and electronics.
Transit Logistics Operators and Forwarders
Companies operating along the North-South corridor. Having your own fleet of containers in dry ports (Aras, Incheh Borun) allows you to offer clients flexible conditions, avoid equipment shortages during peak seasons, and control delivery timelines without relying on shipping line quotas.
Approximate Cost of Sea Containers in Iran
Prices are quoted per unit on FCA terms (terminal or warehouse in Bandar Abbas or northern hubs). The Iranian market has its own pricing specifics, but we ensure competitive rates through direct supplies.
Container Type | CW Condition (Watertight, working) | IICL Condition (Excellent, for sea/storage) | NEW Condition (New/Premium) |
20’ DC | from $1,700 | from $2,050 | from $3,000 |
20’ HC | from $1,850 | from $2,200 | from $3,200 |
40’ DC | from $2,300 | from $2,750 | from $4,000 |
40’ HC | from $2,500 | from $2,950 | from $4,300 |
20’ Reefer | from $5,500 | from $7,500 | upon request |
40’ Reefer | from $8,000 | from $10,500 | upon request |
*The information on this page does not constitute a public offer.
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