Port of Chabahar

The Port of Chabahar (or Chah Bahar) is a seaport on the Oman Sea in southeastern Iran. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean.

Chabahar port history

Chabahar port , that is located in the south of Sistan and Baluchistan province because of its establishment near Oman sea from a long time ago was the centre of business, trade and navigation.The ruins of Portogeses castle in 5 km of chabahar is the evidence of navigation splendour and strategic importance of this territory of Baluchistan .

The master plan of Chabahar port was brought up in 1973 and its related contracts were signed with contractors . But for some reasons this plan was delayed and after Islamic revolution because of financial resources deficiencies , a part of this plan contains quick berth and breakwater was started and finished .

Shahid – kalantary port is one of two important ports in Chabahar . The executive operation of this port was started in 1981 and it became operational with completement of 4 jetties in 1983. During war between Iran and Iraq , the Iranian government noticed the important role of Chabahar port in Iran’s imports and exports, because of its unique characterestics such as being out of Hormouz strait and Persian Gulf. So , Shahid – Beheshti port was built and equipped as the most important port in Chabahar .

Geographical situation

Chabahar port is located in south – east of Iran and northern part of Oman sea in 60° 37'E and 25° 17'N.

Railway network

The establishment of Chabahar port connection to contry’s railway plan, is under study and consideration . With completment of kerman –Zahedan railway and its connection to Chabahar port this port will connect to trans- Iranian Railway.

Climatic situation

In general , Chabahar port is located in an area that has warm and humid summers and moderate winters .