October 13, 2008

Imam Khomeini Port sees 24% YoY increase in export

IRNA reported that Imam Khomeini Port has witnessed a 24% YoY increase in exports during the Iranian year ended March 19th 2008. The rise was recorded in the export of chemicals, iron and wheat.

Imam Khomeini port exported 6.3 million tonnes of commodities in 2007, loading and offloading 21.8 million tonnes of goods showing an increase of 6% YoY as compared to the figure for the previous year.

The port is now a major hub for the export of wheat. Some 40% of Iran’s exports are shipped from this port. Meanwhile, Golestan province exported 151,000 tonnes of goods valued at USD 79.3 million during 2007-08 fiscal.