Iran Logistics

Iran's logistics connects East and West at the crossroads of important trade routes. Iran's geographic location—between the Caspian Sea, the Persian Gulf, and the Gulf of Oman—creates unique opportunities for multimodal transportation. International corridors pass through Iran, including North-South and East-West routes, linking Russia, India, China, and the Middle East.

Transportation to Iran is carried out by various means: sea, rail, road, and air. The largest ports—Bandar Abbas, Chabahar, and Anzali—serve export and import operations. Bandar Abbas is the country's main seaport, handling 90% of its foreign trade cargo. Iran's 13,000-kilometer railway network is integrated with the systems of neighboring countries for the transit of cargo to Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan.

Iran's logistics sector faces international sanctions that limit access to modern technologies and financial instruments. This impacts infrastructure upgrades and cargo insurance. The country is actively developing transport and logistics hubs, modernizing ports, and expanding its road network. Particular attention is being paid to the North-South Corridor to reduce delivery times between Russia and India to 15-20 days, replacing traditional sea routes through the Suez Canal.

Domestic transportation to Iran relies on an extensive road network linking major cities—Tehran, Mashhad, Shiraz, and Isfahan. Air cargo transportation is concentrated at Tehran (Imam Khomeini) and Mashhad airports, which handle both passenger and cargo flights.