Notification of Incident at Shahid Rajaee Port and Request for Assistance
We hereby respectfully inform you that on April 26, 2025, an explosion and subsequent fire occurred in a part of the container yard at Shahid Rajaee Port, resulting in the suspension of the port’s operations. Although the commercial activities have partially resumed today, they are proceeding slowly and with significant delays. Regrettably, the extent of the damages has far exceeded initial expectations, severely impacting port yards, shipping companies, and numerous Iranian merchants and traders.
In light of these circumstances, we earnestly request all our esteemed international shipping partners to extend their understanding of the situation in Iran and to make every possible effort to mitigate the losses. Accordingly, we kindly seek your cooperation on the following:
- Possibly, grant an extension of 30 days to the originally agreed free time period.
- In addition to the extension of free time, apply a waiver or discount on demurrage charges if incurred, as it was a great loss for merchants.
Your understanding and prompt support in this matter would be deeply appreciated.
Respectfully
