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AFISL Islam Qala Port
Islam Qala Port is the seaport of Islam qala, in the city of Islam qalain Afghanistan. Overseas routes include India and Pakistan, Port code is AFISL.

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Port Code

AFISL

Name

Islam Qala

Country / Region

Afghanistan

City

Islam qala

Sea Routes

India and Pakistan

Type

Latitude

34.6666670

Longitude

61.0666670

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UN/LOCODE AFISL · Afghanistan

Islam Qala Border Port Logistics

Islam Qala is an inland border port and customs gateway in western Afghanistan, located at 34.666667°N, 61.066667°E. It is the official Afghan entry point opposite Taybad in Iran and a principal land corridor for Iran–Afghanistan trade. Unlike a maritime port, AFISL does not represent a vessel terminal or ocean-carrier call; international cargo normally moves by road through the Iran–Afghanistan border interface, with customs clearance, transloading and inland delivery arranged according to the shipment and current border procedures. Our service team can coordinate the Iran-side export leg, border handover, Afghan import formalities and onward trucking, subject to operational confirmation.

Port code	AFISL	Port type	Inland land-border port
Country	Afghanistan	Location	Islam Qala, Herat Province area
Coordinates	34.666667°N, 61.066667°E	Primary interface	Taybad, Iran

Decision points for forwarders

Key Highlights

Land-border gatewayAFISL is a road-based customs crossing, not a seaport or conventional container terminal.

Iran-facing trade routeThe principal operating interface is Taybad–Islam Qala, supporting substantial Iran–Afghanistan commerce.

Border transfer riskVehicle, trailer and cargo handover arrangements may affect cost, transit continuity and cargo control.

Document-sensitive operationCommercial invoices, packing lists, transport documents, origin evidence and import permissions should be aligned before dispatch.

Afghan inland distributionIslam Qala is a western entry gateway; final delivery planning must be separated from border clearance planning.

Cargo-handling profile

Facilities & Services

Customs and border processing: Import, export and transit formalities are handled through the relevant Iranian and Afghan border authorities. Required controls and working arrangements should be confirmed for each shipment.
Road cargo handling: The practical transport mode is cross-border trucking. Depending on the equipment and border instructions, cargo may remain on the same vehicle or require trailer, vehicle or cargo transfer.
General cargo support: Packaged consumer goods, industrial supplies, food-related cargo and project materials can be planned as road freight, subject to commodity-specific controls and vehicle availability.
Border-side storage and staging: Short-term holding, inspection staging or local warehousing may be required when documents, customs release or vehicle arrangements are not synchronized. Availability must be checked before dispatch.
Inland delivery coordination: Our service team can arrange border collection, customs-agent coordination and onward trucking to Afghan destinations, with the final routing and equipment confirmed case by case.

Routing logic

Routes & Transit Times

Iran origin to Afghanistan: Cargo commonly moves by road through the Taybad–Islam Qala crossing, then continues to Herat and other Afghan inland destinations according to the delivery plan.
Multimodal pre-carriage: Cargo from outside Iran may first move to an Iranian inland consolidation or distribution point by ocean, rail or road, followed by customs-compliant road transport to the border. The exact handover point must be agreed before booking.
Transit planning: No fixed transit time should be promised. Border queues, customs examination, document corrections, security restrictions, weather, vehicle availability and cargo transfer requirements can materially change the schedule.
Schedule control: Our service team recommends separating estimated line-haul time from border-processing time and adding contingency until both sides confirm the operating window.

Trade catchment

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Immediate hinterland: Herat and western Afghanistan are the primary inland market areas associated with the crossing, while onward distribution depends on road conditions and the consignee’s location.
Iran-linked imports: The gateway supports the movement of Iran-made and Iran-sourced commercial goods into Afghanistan, as reflected in the supplied port description.
Typical shipment profiles: General merchandise, packaged consumer products, food and agricultural-related goods, construction materials, machinery and industrial supplies may be encountered, subject to import restrictions.
Export and transit cargo: Afghan-origin goods and third-country cargo may require separate review of origin, transit authorization, customs valuation and permitted routing before acceptance.

Risk controls

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and dispatch: AFISL should not be treated like a vessel cut-off port. The effective dispatch deadline depends on customs-agent readiness, border working conditions, truck allocation and the agreed Iran-side handover. Obtain a shipment-specific confirmation before loading.
Document consistency: Ensure the invoice, packing list, transport document, consignee details, HS classification, declared value, origin information and permits are consistent across the Iran-side and Afghan-side declarations.
Dangerous goods and controlled cargo: Dangerous goods, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, food products, dual-use items, batteries and other regulated commodities require advance acceptance and permits where applicable. Do not dispatch solely on the basis of a standard trucking quotation.
Inspection and security: Customs examination, seal checks, weighing, route restrictions or security controls may cause delay. Keep cargo accessible for inspection and avoid promising a final delivery date before release is confirmed.

Recommended workflow

Shipping Tips

Provide our service team with the full commodity description, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, origin, consignee and final Afghan delivery point before requesting a firm plan.
Use export-grade packaging suitable for repeated handling and possible transloading; mark every package clearly with consignee, package number, gross weight and handling instructions.
Confirm whether the shipment will remain on the original vehicle or require a border transfer, and clarify responsibility for seals, shortages, damage inspection and waiting charges in writing.
For time-sensitive or regulated cargo, prepare a compliant alternative plan such as temporary staging, a different border arrangement or an alternative Iran-to-Afghanistan routing, subject to current approvals and availability.

Practical questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AFISL a seaport for ocean container bookings?

No. AFISL is an inland land-border port. Ocean cargo, if involved, must first be moved through an appropriate maritime or inland logistics point and then transported by an approved overland route to Islam Qala.

Which border interface is associated with Islam Qala?

The crossing is associated with Taybad on the Iranian side. Our service team will verify the applicable border handover and customs procedure for the shipment before dispatch.

Can a standard FCL booking be used for AFISL?

Not automatically. A maritime FCL booking does not confirm road equipment, border acceptance or Afghan inland delivery. We first review cargo dimensions, vehicle requirements, transloading risk and the complete door-to-door route.

What most commonly causes border delays?

Typical causes include inconsistent documents, missing permits, customs examination, vehicle or trailer shortages, security restrictions, congestion and cargo transfer requirements. The actual cause and duration vary by shipment and operating conditions.

Can an exact delivery date be guaranteed?

It should not be guaranteed before the border status, customs release, vehicle plan and final Afghan delivery route are confirmed. We provide a working estimate with operational updates and revise it when border conditions change.

Data integrity

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, English name, country, city, coordinates and port description in this module are based on the supplied AFISL port master data. The operational guidance is a professional classification of an inland Iran–Afghanistan border gateway and is intentionally stated with conditional language where procedures, facilities or schedules may change.

Verification boundary: No berth, draft, throughput, vessel service, rail service, fixed opening hours, carrier schedule, tariff or guaranteed transit-time figures are presented because those parameters were not provided with a verifiable official source. Shipment-specific customs, security, permit and border information must be reconfirmed by our service team and the appointed local agents before cargo dispatch.

Reference identifier: UN/LOCODE AFISL · Coordinates supplied: 61.066667°E, 34.666667°N.