Bandar Imam Khomeini
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  Bandar Imam Khomeini
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| Country |  Iran |
| Province | Khuzestan Province |
Bandar Imam Khomeini (Persian بندرامام خمینی) is a port city on the Persian Gulf in Khūzestān Province, Iran. Before the 1979 Iranian Revolution, it was known as Bandar Shahpur. It is named after Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, who was regarded by his followers as an imam.
The city is home to Petrochimi Bandar Imam basketball club who play in the Iranian Super League.
[edit] Port operations
The port is a transshipment point for containers, bulk and general cargo, with exclusive access to the facilities held by Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL). In 2005 the Iranian Government proposed direct container shipments between the port and western Europe,[1] but negotiations with shipping lines for dedicated port facilities and access have not concluded.
The Port has seven terminals with 40 berths of about 6,500 metres frontage.[2]
| Type | Berths | Depth (m) |
Quay length (m) |
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| General cargo | 29 | 12 | 3512 |
| Containers | 5 | 11 | 1051 |
| Grain silos | 2 | 12 | 560 |
| Barges | 1 | 6 | 842 |
| Gulf | 1 | 5 | 307 |
| Trans Terminal | 1 | 4 | 75 |
| Iron ore (unloading) | 1 | 15 | 220 |
The terminals are supported by warehouses with a capacity of 171,000 m² and open storage areas covering 10.9km².[2]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Iran Ports and Shipping Organization
- Bandar Imam (Imam Khomeini Port) Photo Gallery from the Khuzestan Governorship
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