Dayyer port prepares for first vehicle shipment from Qatar
Iran’s Dayyer port has prepared the necessary facilities to receive its first shipment of imported cars from Qatar, with the cargo set to undergo customs clearance or transit procedures after arrival, the head of the port and maritime affairs office said on Monday.
"Imported vehicles, after entering Dayyer port, will undergo procedures for final customs clearance or transit," Kiamars Jokar said, ISNA reported.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, Jokar said activity at Dayyer port in southern Bushehr Province remained strong, describing it as one of Iran’s most active and dynamic ports and highlighting its role in supporting supply chains, expanding maritime trade and meeting the country’s needs.
"Imported vehicles, after entering Dayyer port, will undergo procedures for final customs clearance as well as transit, which is a turning point in the development of the port’s commercial activities and could create new and sustainable trade capacity in vehicle imports and clearance," he said.
Exports from Dayyer have also returned to a regular daily schedule following a months-long interruption, Jokar said, adding that shipments were proceeding without interruption.
"Major export commodities include various fruits and vegetables, seafood and other goods. Maintaining this trend will help preserve target markets while playing an important role in expanding non-oil exports, supporting domestic producers and generating foreign exchange for the country," he said.
Jokar also pointed to the ongoing unloading of commercial and essential goods at the port.
"Imported goods from various origins, a significant portion of which are essential commodities and goods needed by the country, are being unloaded at the port without interruption, in compliance with requirements and with the necessary speed and precision," he said.
Iran restored exports to Qatar in July after a wartime suspension, following the reopening of Qatar’s Al Ruwais customs terminal, which allowed shipments from Iran to restart.
The conflict had disrupted shipping and logistics operations across the Persian Gulf.
The expansion of Dayyer’s role comes as Iran seeks to diversify its logistics routes amid restrictions on trade corridors, redirecting cargo operations toward northern ports as well as ports in Pakistan, India and Oman after activity at Jebel Ali was disrupted during the conflict.
Iran had relied heavily on trade routes through the United Arab Emirates. When the UAE barred Iranian vessels from loading or unloading cargo at Jebel Ali, a significant portion of trade effectively ground to a halt.
The continuing US naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports has further narrowed Tehran’s trade options as part of broader efforts to force an agreement following the 40-day war with US and Israeli forces that began in late February.