Shahid Bahonar Port
The port combines cargo, maritime-service and passenger functions. Services include general and bulk cargo handling, refrigerated cargo facilities, limited container services, Ro-Ro facilities, oil-product handling, warehousing, pilotage and tugging. Its passenger role is particularly relevant to Qeshm and Hormuz connections.
Strategic and market-access role
Shahid Bahonar Port matters in the Hormuz Graph as a Bandar Abbas port asset with a different role from Shahid Rajaee’s large container and gateway profile. It is more closely tied to regional maritime services, coastal trade, passenger and smaller-cargo movement, and Hormozgan’s island and Gulf-facing logistics environment. The asset connects Bandar Abbas urban demand, local import-export activity, maritime operators, island-linked flows, and service-sector movement near the Strait of Hormuz, making it useful for reading the smaller but practical layers of southern port activity. Provides a Bandar Abbas access point for coastal shipping, local trade and passenger movements between the mainland and Persian Gulf islands.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for local port comparison, coastal logistics planning, island-route assessment, customs and compliance review, maritime partner search, and regional trade screening around Bandar Abbas. Companies can use it to evaluate whether smaller cargo, passenger-linked services, marine support, or local distribution should use Shahid Bahonar rather than Shahid Rajaee or Qeshm-linked ports. Field checks should verify active routes, cargo handling, passenger services, customs procedures, storage options, and operator reliability.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: Nominal cargo capacity is reported at around 7 million tonnes per year (2024). This is a capacity figure, not confirmed annual throughput. Service area: Bandar Abbas, surrounding areas and Persian Gulf island connections, particularly Qeshm and Hormuz.
Connected modes
Road connections to Bandar Abbas and national road networks; maritime transport including inter-island ferries, coastal shipping and international routes.
Industries served
Maritime logistics, passenger transport, local import-export trade, general and bulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, petroleum products and Ro-Ro movements.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Operator: Iran Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
Expansion and development projects
Expansion and development efforts have been reported as focusing on capacity, equipment modernisation and passenger facilities. Detailed schedules, budgets and completion status are not confirmed in the evidence reviewed.
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
What is Shahid Bahonar Port used for?
Shahid Bahonar Port handles cargo, passengers and vessels. Its reported functions include coastal trade, local import-export activity, inter-island passenger travel, general and bulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, Ro-Ro movements and maritime support services.
Which islands does Shahid Bahonar Port connect with?
The port is a major passenger hub for Persian Gulf island travel, especially connections to Qeshm and Hormuz.
Who operates Shahid Bahonar Port?
The primary governing body and operator is the Iran Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO).
What is the reported capacity of Shahid Bahonar Port?
Its nominal cargo capacity was reported at around 7 million tonnes per year in 2024. Recent actual throughput by cargo category is not confirmed in the available evidence.