IR BND Port (Bandar Abbas) – Terminals, Draft, Agents

About This Seaport

The UN/LOCODE IR BND points to Bandar Abbas, Iran's foremost maritime gateway on the Strait of Hormuz, and specifically to the older multipurpose Shahid Bahonar harbour for general cargo, RoRo, coastal traffic and passengers. Containers are concentrated at neighbouring Shahid Rajaee, about 23 km west, which handles roughly 85% of Iran's container trade and reached around 2.4 million TEU in 2024, up about 12%, within a complex rated near 70 million tonnes a year. On 26 April 2025 a major explosion — reportedly linked to improperly stored chemicals — struck Shahid Rajaee, killing more than 70 people and injuring over 1,200; cargo operations were progressively restored within days. Imports run to consumer goods, machinery, grain and industrial inputs feeding the Iranian interior, with rail and trunk roads connecting Tehran and the International North–South Transport Corridor toward Central Asia and Russia. International sanctions on Iran heavily constrain banking, insurance and liner coverage, so any routing demands careful compliance checks. Shippers avoiding sanctions exposure typically use Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Sohar and Salalah (Oman) as Gulf alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bandar Abbas?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Bandar Abbas is IR BND. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Bandar Abbas located?▼

The port of Bandar Abbas is located in Iran (Strait of Hormuz; Indian Ocean).

What is the size of the port Bandar Abbas?▼

Bandar Abbas is a Medium harbor of type Coastal (Breakwater).

What is the channel depth of Bandar Abbas?▼

The channel depth of Bandar Abbas is 13.5 meters.

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