Shipping Lines

Iran lodges complaint at IMO against US sanctions on its ships

TEHRAN, Nov. 9 (MNA) – Iranian embassy in UK has filed a complaint at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) regarding the US’s sanctions against the Islamic Republic’s ships.
2018-11-09 14:24
IMO Sec. Gen.:

Iran should take pride in three-step rise in world’s ‘container shipping’ ranking

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Secretary General of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Kitack Lim pointed to the three-tiered climb of Iran in container shipping in Alpha Liner’s ranking and said, “shipping industry is the backbone of the global trade.”
2018-09-08 16:42
Iranian shipping lines ranks 19 among largest container operators

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – According to data released by the Alphaliner website on Wednesday, the Iranian shipping lines (IRISL Group) has improved its ranking from previous 21 to 19 among top 100 container/liner operators in the world.
2018-04-04 13:37
21 intl. shipping lines return Iran in post-JCPOA era

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) - After a landmark nuclear deal signed between Iran and six world’s major powers, rosy and bright future was opened for the Islamic Republic of Iran in a way that a number of 21 shipping lines resumed their activities in Shahid Rajaee Port.
2018-01-24 15:08
Iran Shipping Lines CEO:

Hyundai Heavy to deliver 1 ship per 45 days starting Mar. 2018

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – CEO of Iran Shipping Lines said Sat. that South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries will begin delivering one ship per 45 days starting March 2018 under a contract signed with Iranian company in 2016.
2017-12-23 10:34
90% of Iranian ships sail under Iran flag after JCPOA

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – CEO of Iran Shipping Lines Group said Sun. that the implementation of JCPOA has made it possible for 90% of Iranian vessels to sail under Iran’s flag.
2017-12-10 14:44
IRISL enjoys $1bn insurance coverage

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – IRISL head said the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines is presently under one billion dollars of insurance coverage.
2017-09-12 14:47
US Shipping Firm to pay over $500k for transactions with Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The US shipping firm Blue Sky Blue Sea has agreed to pay more than half-a-million dollars for violating sanctions against Iran 140 times, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said in a statement on Thursday.
2017-08-18 13:03
Navy’s 47th fleet to depart for Indian Ocean

TEHRAN, May 27 (MNA) – Deputy navy commander Rear Admiral Peyman Jafari Tehrani said the 46th flotilla of Iran Navy will depart for the Indian Ocean early June.
2017-05-27 12:48
IRISL begins shipment of heavy cargoes

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) has created regular services between the Persian Gulf, the Mediterranean, Europe and the Far East.
2017-05-17 13:46
Nine European firms en route to Shahid Rajaee Port

TEHRAN, Jan. 18 (MNA) – PMO head, while reporting on eagerness of 9 European companies to implement Shahid Rajaei Port development project, said 17 shipping lines have returned to Iranian ports.
2017-01-18 19:35
IRISL MD:

Khazar Shipping Line makes headway in post-JCPOA era

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – IRISL Managing Director Saeidi said Khazar Sea Shipping Lines Company has gained an appropriate share of regional markets despite all difficulties.
2016-11-21 13:14
Iran sees not barriers on return of intl. shipping lines

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s PMO managing director said no barriers exist on return of international shipping lines, including Denmark's Maersk, to Iranian ports.
2016-11-07 16:05