IR Prefix and Three-Character Structure
A verified Iranian UN/LOCODE should begin with IR and continue with a three-character location identifier. The code must be checked against the current UNECE location directory before documentation is issued.
Seaports in Iran, Islamic Republic of: Port Codes, Throughput & Regional Guide (2026)
Iran, Islamic Republic Of has 30 ports and terminals indexed in the Ecer Freight database and occupies a strategically important position on Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf and Caspian Sea trade routes.
Compare port codes, cargo gateways, regional roles and current freight-planning information for Iran, Islamic Republic Of.
Iran, Islamic Republic Of Port Overview
Iran, Islamic Republic Of is a multi-coast maritime market linking the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with Central Asia, the Caucasus and wider Eurasian supply chains. Port throughput statistics and Ecer Freight indexed coverage represent different measures and should not be treated as interchangeable.
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Iran, Islamic Republic Of ports & terminals indexed in our database
Ecer Freight database · Oct 2026
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National port cargo volume, 2025; YoY change not published in the reviewed public source
PMO Iran · 2025
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National container throughput, 2025; YoY change not published in the reviewed public source
PMO Iran · 2025
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Commercial berths, 2025; YoY change not published in the reviewed public source
PMO Iran · 2025
How many seaports does Iran, Islamic Republic Of have?
Iran, Islamic Republic Of has 30 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in its October 2026 first-party database snapshot. This indexed count is not a national legal or administrative port total.
Which port is the largest or busiest in Iran, Islamic Republic Of?
Public rankings generally identify Bandar Abbas and Shahid Rajaee as Iran, Islamic Republic Of’s principal container gateway; however, the supplied Ecer Freight sample does not include a verified Bandar Abbas UN/LOCODE record. The indexed sample begins with Wellington (NZWEL), Auckland (NZAKL) and Auckland (NZAUC), which must not be interpreted as a national throughput ranking.
Which regions handle the main maritime cargo flows?
The principal national corridors are the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, followed by Caspian Sea routes serving northern Iran, Islamic Republic Of and nearby Eurasian markets. The supplied sample records include Wellington (NZWEL), Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Tauranga (NZTAU), but these records are not geographically located in Iran, Islamic Republic Of.
Top Ports and Terminals by Indexed Sample
The table below follows the supplied database sample order, which is described as an activity-sorted input. Because the supplied records carry NZ prefixes and do not contain Iranian port codes, they are shown as indexed sample records rather than as a verified Iran, Islamic Republic Of throughput league table.
Indexed sample order; no verified Iran, Islamic Republic Of world-rank or 2025 throughput figure is assigned.
| World rank | Port | UN-LOCODE | 2025 throughput (M TEU) | YoY change | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Wellington | NZWEL | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Auckland | NZAKL | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Auckland | NZAUC | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Lyttelton | NZLYT | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Tauranga | NZTAU | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Napier | NZNPE | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Christchurch | NZCHC | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | New Plymouth | NZNPL | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Wellington | NZWLG | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
| — | Invercargill | NZINV | — | — | Supplied sample; not Iran |
Port Regions and Cargo Roles
Iran, Islamic Republic Of’s genuine maritime geography is normally analysed through Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Caspian Sea clusters. The following tables reproduce only records present in the supplied sample and therefore should be treated as database QA evidence, not as a geographic classification of Iranian ports.
Supplied Sample: Wellington Area Record
The sample contains one Wellington record with no province value supplied.
Port records supplied for this page.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | NZWEL | Wellington / — | General cargo and container gateway in supplied sample |
Supplied Sample: Auckland Records
Two Auckland records are present in the sample, with no province value supplied.
Port records supplied for this page.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland | NZAKL | Auckland / — | Container and general cargo record |
| Auckland | NZAUC | Auckland / — | Container and general cargo record |
Supplied Sample: South Island Records
Lyttelton and Christchurch records are present in the supplied sample and have no province value supplied.
Port records supplied for this page.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyttelton | NZLYT | Lyttelton / — | Container and bulk cargo record |
| Christchurch | NZCHC | Christchurch / — | Inland commercial city record in supplied sample |
Supplied Sample: North Island Records
Tauranga, Napier and New Plymouth records are included in the sample, with no province value supplied.
Port records supplied for this page.
| Port | UN-LOCODE | City / Province | Main cargo role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | NZTAU | Tauranga / — | Container, forest products and bulk cargo record |
| Napier | NZNPE | Napier / — | General cargo and agricultural export record |
| New Plymouth | NZNPL | New Plymouth / — | General and project cargo record |
Iran, Islamic Republic Of Port Codes and UN/LOCODEs
UN/LOCODEs normally combine a two-letter country or territory prefix with a three-character location identifier. The supplied records for this page use the NZ prefix, so they should not be used as verified Iranian codes.
City-Level and Terminal-Level Codes
A port-city code may cover a wider commercial location, while terminal, berth or facility references can be more specific. Carrier booking systems and customs documents may use different operational identifiers.
How to Verify a Port Code
Compare the code, port name and country prefix in the UNECE UN/LOCODE directory and then cross-check the location against the Ecer Freight port directory.
Shipping from Iran, Islamic Republic Of: Main Trade Lanes
Routing, transshipment, equipment availability and documentation requirements are subject to carrier acceptance, sanctions compliance, port conditions and shipment-specific confirmation.
Persian Gulf to East Asia
A principal container corridor for manufactured goods, machinery and consumer cargo, commonly involving transshipment through regional hubs.
Persian Gulf to Europe
Europe-bound cargo may move through feeder and transshipment networks, with sanctions, carrier policy and banking requirements requiring advance review.
Gulf of Oman to South Asia
The southern maritime approach supports trade with India, Pakistan and other South Asian markets, including dry bulk and containerized cargo.
Caspian Sea to Eurasia
Northern maritime links support regional cargo flows with the Caucasus, Russia and Central Asian markets through multimodal corridors.
Data Sources and Methodology
This page separates first-party indexed coverage from external port statistics. Figures are retained only where the reviewed source provides a sufficiently clear country, year and metric definition.
- Ecer Freight Ports Database — first-party database snapshot for Oct 2026, containing 30 Iran, Islamic Republic Of indexed port and terminal records as supplied for this page.
- UNECE UN/LOCODE — reference framework for country prefixes and location-code validation.
- Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran — official port authority source for cargo, container, berth and operational statistics where published.
- UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport — international maritime transport context and comparable shipping indicators.
- International Maritime Organization — maritime regulatory and safety context; not used as a substitute for port-level throughput data.
Iran, Islamic Republic Of Port FAQ
How many seaports does Iran, Islamic Republic Of have?
Iran, Islamic Republic Of has 30 seaports and terminals indexed by Ecer Freight in the October 2026 database snapshot. The figure is indexed coverage, not a claim about the country’s complete official port estate.
What is the largest port in Iran, Islamic Republic Of?
Bandar Abbas and the Shahid Rajaee complex are generally regarded as the leading container gateway area. A verified Iranian code should be confirmed before booking because the supplied sample does not contain a matching Iranian record.
What do Iran, Islamic Republic Of port codes look like?
Iranian UN/LOCODEs should use the IR country prefix followed by three location characters. Codes should be checked against UNECE and the carrier’s booking system.
Which are the main port regions in Iran, Islamic Republic Of?
The main maritime regions are the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Caspian Sea. Their cargo mix and inland connections differ, so the correct gateway depends on origin, destination and commodity.
How current are the Iran, Islamic Republic Of port figures?
The first-party indexed count is based on the Oct 2026 snapshot. External statistics are identified by source year, with 2025 used as the latest complete statistical year where a reliable figure is available.
Can Ecer Freight provide a sea-freight quotation?
FCL and LCL quotation requests can be submitted through the relevant rate-search pages. Final pricing is subject to equipment, routing, carrier acceptance, cargo details, compliance review and sailing confirmation.
Editorial note: Port-code coverage is based on the Ecer Freight database snapshot reviewed in Oct 2026. External cargo, container and berth indicators are checked against official or institutional sources when available and are refreshed as new complete-year statistics are published. Indexed coverage and national throughput are separate measures.
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