WANA (May 11) – The head of Iran’s Shipping Association and related services has emphasized the country’s strong logistical and transit capacities, stating that Iran is able to meet all essential domestic needs and expand targeted exports by leveraging its extensive connectivity with 12 neighboring countries through both land and sea borders.

 

In an interview, he explained that following disruptions and emerging constraints in maritime routes, efforts have been made to prevent supply chain interruptions by maximizing the use of alternative regional corridors, including road and rail networks that are largely under national control.

 

He also highlighted increased utilization of northern waterways and the Caspian Sea route to ensure smoother foreign trade operations.

 

Referring to Iran’s geographic and transit advantages, he noted that the country shares more than 6,000 kilometers of land borders with seven countries and over 1,000 kilometers of northern maritime and waterway borders with five countries.

 

In this context, rail and transport links have been developed with strategic economic partners such as Russia, Turkey, Pakistan, and several Central Asian states.

 

He stressed that by fully utilizing these logistical corridors, the economic pressures and limitations stemming from external sanctions and restrictions can be significantly reduced. According to him, this approach enables the full supply of essential goods and the continuation of necessary exports to target markets—a process that is already underway.

 

Concluding his remarks, he pointed to the potential of major international corridors such as the North–South and East–West routes, adding that Iran has maintained long-standing economic ties with neighboring countries, which continue to play a key role in transit activities. Strengthening these partnerships, he said, would further support the country’s broader economic resilience.