Bushehr Port
Bushehr Port (بندر بوشهر; IRBUZ) is a multipurpose and feeder port in Bushehr, Bushehr Province, on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast. It is associated with the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran and locally managed through the Bushehr Ports & Maritime Organization, with reported facilities for break-bulk, dry-bulk and liquid cargoes. Vessel suitability may be constrained by reported limits including a 10.5-metre maximum draught, which should be confirmed for each call.
Strategic and market-access role
Bushehr Port matters in the Hormuz Graph as a Persian Gulf port serving Bushehr city, the provincial consumer market, coastal trade, and logistics demand around southern Iran’s energy economy. Its role is distinct from Asaluyeh, which is more petrochemical-heavy, and from Bandar Abbas, which is a larger national gateway. Bushehr Port connects imports, exports, maritime services, regional warehousing, food and consumer-goods flows, and supply chains linked to Bushehr’s administrative, commercial, and energy-adjacent economy. Bushehr Port provides a Gulf-coast entry and exit point for multipurpose cargoes serving Bushehr Province. Its feeder-port character and reported handling of break-bulk, dry bulk and liquid cargo make it relevant for shipment planning where cargo profile and vessel dimensions fit the port’s operating parameters. The reported maximum draught of 10.5 metres and maximum vessel length of 222 metres should be checked against current nautical and berth conditions before route selection.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for Gulf-side export/import routing, regional logistics planning, warehouse screening, customs-risk review, partner search, and comparison of Bushehr Province port options. Analysts can use it to assess whether cargo should move through Bushehr, Asaluyeh, or larger southern gateways depending on destination, cargo type, compliance exposure, and inland access. Practical decisions require verification of active routes, storage, customs processes, and local operators.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: Seven berths are reported for special economic zones, general cargo and oil products. Historical third-party port data reports annual cargo throughput of approximately 3.15 million tonnes, but no reporting period is specified. Service area: Bushehr city and Bushehr Province, Iran, on the Persian Gulf coast.
Connected modes
Maritime shipping; lightering service is reported to be available, although cargo discharge to barges is described as rare.
Industries served
Maritime logistics and cargo handling, including break-bulk, dry-bulk and liquid cargoes.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Operator: Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) of Iran; local management is identified as the Bushehr Ports & Maritime Organization.
Expansion and development projects
Infrastructure development and expansion projects were reported as underway in 2023. The available evidence does not specify project scope, funding, delivery dates or resulting capacity.
Constraints, risk & compliance
Operational constraints
Vessel limits are 222 metres in length, 10.5 metres draught and 70,767 tonnes deadweight. These figures should be validated for the intended berth, cargo and sailing date.
Key risks and compliance considerations
Current throughput, vessel-call data, expansion progress and shipment-specific compliance exposure are not established in the available evidence. Counterparties should conduct current operational and compliance due diligence before committing cargo or capital.
Connected Intelligence
Relevant geography, industry, market and execution context for this profile.
Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
Where is Bushehr Port located?
Bushehr Port is in Bushehr city, Bushehr Province, Iran, on the Persian Gulf coast.
What cargoes can Bushehr Port handle?
Reported facilities handle break-bulk, dry-bulk and liquid cargoes. Seven berths are reported for special economic zones, general cargo and oil products.
What vessel limits are reported for Bushehr Port?
Reported limits include a maximum vessel length of 222 metres, draught of 10.5 metres and deadweight of 70,767 tonnes. These should be confirmed for the relevant berth and voyage.
Are expansion projects underway at Bushehr Port?
Infrastructure development and expansion projects were reported as underway in 2023, but the available evidence does not define their scope, timetable or capacity impact.