A delegation comprising senior officials from Iran’s customs administration, railway sector and Central Headquarters for Combating Goods and Currency Smuggling visited Pishgaman Dry Port to assess the country’s logistics capabilities and explore ways to facilitate trade and improve cargo transportation and transit processes. During the visit, the delegation toured the port’s infrastructure, facilities and operational capabilities.
The delegation included Changiz Khanari, Director General of the Transit Office of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration; Reza Mousazadeh, Director General of the Economic Affairs and Process Improvement Office of the Central Headquarters for Combating Goods and Currency Smuggling; Arsalan Ghasemi, Head of the Resource Development and Equipment Center of the Iran Chamber of Cooperatives; Mohammad Ghasempour, Acting Head of Yazd Customs; Seyed Reza Sadat Hosseini, Director General of Yazd Railway; and Mohammad Sadegh Tahmasebi, Secretary of Yazd Province’s Commission for Planning, Coordination and Supervision of the Fight Against Goods and Currency Smuggling.
The visit focused on Pishgaman Dry Port’s capabilities in developing integrated logistics, facilitating trade procedures and improving efficiency across the supply chain. During the tour, the delegation inspected various facilities, including railway infrastructure, dedicated customs facilities, covered and open storage areas, cold storage facilities, mechanized silos, and cargo loading and unloading equipment. The port’s capabilities in supporting domestic and international trade flows were also presented.
A joint meeting was subsequently held between the visiting delegation and Pishgaman Dry Port’s management and officials. Discussions covered the facilitation of logistics processes, the development of multimodal transport, reducing cargo transportation costs and transit times, and strengthening coordination between government agencies and economic operators. Participants also exchanged views and recommendations on maximizing the use of existing infrastructure and improving trade procedures.
As one of the country’s logistics infrastructure hubs, Pishgaman Dry Port is equipped with dedicated customs facilities, a connection to the national railway network, extensive warehousing facilities, cold storage facilities and mechanized silos. It also provides multimodal transport services. These capabilities enable the port to play an effective role in facilitating trade and strengthening the country’s supply chain. Strategically located in central Iran, the port is well positioned to connect southern seaports, the country’s border crossings, and regional and international trade corridors.
The visit was organized as part of broader efforts to strengthen cooperation between government agencies and organizations active in logistics and trade, while making greater use of private-sector capabilities to develop the country’s trade infrastructure.
