Revival of shipping to Bandar Abbas and Chabahar

Posted by Brian Miller on February 10th, 2016

Following the removal of sanctions by the US and EU, Iran can look forward to a new era in shipping industry – its economic lifeline. The time is ripe to take advantage of emerging market and first movers will definitely receive warm welcome and preferences. Shipping to Bandar Abbas or shipping to Chabahar can now be planned by multinational companies who are either eager to do business with Iran or through its ports. In both cases the shipping ports are receiving abundant support, politically and financially, from countries like France, UAE and India. It’s a mixed response from the potential investors. But there are systems and service providers in place to help them out with deciding the best way to start trading profitably.

Shipping to the ports of Iran
Bandar Abbas and Chabahar are the two ports where freight ships can enter. While shipping to Bandar Abbas mainly serves Russia and Europe, shipping to Chabahar is easier for West Asian countries and Afghanistan. Shipping industry supports export and import of goods to and from the country. So, it is very important you know which port will be able to give space to your freight ship. Though there are ways to find that out, you may want to take the help of experts in this profession, which have been assisting entrepreneurs in setting up successful business in Iran for a long time now.

Infrastructure supporting shipping consignments
Shipping to Bandar Abbas or shipping to Chabahar has been facilitated with the help of supporting infrastructure and resources arranged by the government and private shipping companies. Both logistic and regulatory support is important for taking forward the business without any hurdles. While the government has taken care of transportation and other port infrastructure development, the private shipping companies will offer information support and help you in establishing your business and letting the right people know about it.

Services provided by trade consultants
There are consultants whose help you may seek if you wish to increase your opportunities of survival in this competitive environment. With sanctions being lifted, the new market has many benefits that most traders will like to enjoy. Understanding the economics of this new market is necessary for the new traders if they wish to consolidate their position in Iran’s shipping business. There are issues like import and export compliance and managing the project and logistics which need to be taken care of, if you are expecting smooth business between your company and theirs.

Trade with Iran couldn’t have a better timing than this. With sanctions being lifted and the market still preparing to get back on track, preparations had already started in anticipation of the positive result. There are separate plans to guide business persons for shipping to Bandar Abbas or shipping to Chabahar and this is the responsibility of a good business service provider who has been a part of Iran’s business sector. As we have discussed above, the services they provide will lead the shipping business to prosperity since they have nearly two decades’ experience.

Both shipping to Bandar Abbas and shipping to Chabahar have their respective positions in Iranian shipping industry.