BAKU, Azerbaijan, Jan. 31
By Elnur Baghishov – Trend:
As many as 19 port facilities will be put into operation in Iranian ports, on the anniversary of the Iranian Revolution (February 1 through February 11, 2022), Deputy Chairman of Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) Mohammad Reza Allahyar said, Trend reports citing the PMO’s website.
Allahyar emphasized that in total, more than 6.8 trillion rials (about $162 million) have been spent on these facilities.
The deputy added that 7 facilities will be put into operation in the ports of Khuzestan Province, 6 facilities – in the ports of Hormozgan Province, 2 facilities – in the ports of Bushehr Province, 2 facilities – in the ports of Sistan and Baluchestan Province, and 2 facilities – in the ports of Gilan Province.
“The facilities will be put into operation in order to increase the quantity and quality of port operations,” he said.
Allahyar noted that the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization is taking steps to increase the performance of ports and improve the quality of port operations using the potential of startup companies.
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