Kazakhstan to build logistics terminal in Iran's largest port
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Kazakhstan plans to build a transport and logistics terminal in Iran's largest port, Bandar Abbas. The project aims to boost trade flows along the North-South corridor. Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
Project Scope
The terminal will be located in Bandar Abbas, Iran's largest port on the Persian Gulf. It will handle container and general cargo, with an annual capacity of 300,000 tonnes. The facility is part of Kazakhstan's strategy to diversify export routes.
Strategic Context
The project supports the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), linking Russia, Kazakhstan, Iran, and India. Kazakhstan's trade with Iran reached $1.2 billion in 2025, up 15% year-on-year. The terminal is expected to reduce transit time to India by 20 days.
Terminal Location and Agreement Details
The terminal will be built at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, not just Bandar Abbas port. Iran allocated a 15-hectare site for 27 years. The project follows a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) agreement with two years for construction, starting this autumn.
What's Next
Kazakhstan and Iran are to sign a final agreement by Q4 2026. It remains unclear how the project will be financed and whether geopolitical tensions in the region will affect construction timelines.
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Kazakhstan to build logistics terminal in Iran's largest port
