PMO Chief Visits Northern Ports to Boost Maritime Development
Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), paid a two-day visit to Golestan and Mazandaran provinces on October 29–30, 2025 (7–8 Aban 1404), where he inspected the Turkmen, Gaz, Fereydunkenar, and Nowshahr ports and held separate meetings with the governors of both provinces.
PMO News Portal, Golestan & Mazandaran, Iran — Saeed Rasouli, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development and Managing Director of the Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO), led a two-day visit (October 29–30, 2025 / 7–8 Aban 1404) to the northern provinces of Golestan and Mazandaran to assess port capacities, review development projects, and strengthen inter-provincial cooperation.
The visit, accompanied by members of the PMO’s Board of Directors and senior officials, included inspections of the Turkmen, Gaz, Fereydunkenar, and Nowshahr ports.
Strengthening Northern Maritime Infrastructure
During the visit, Rasouli met separately with the governors of Golestan and Mazandaran to discuss strategies for enhancing port infrastructure, developing maritime tourism, and promoting sea transport.
At Turkmen and Gaz ports, Rasouli toured passenger and tourism terminals and later joined an open discussion with employees of the Golestan Ports and Maritime Administration. He emphasized the organization’s commitment to addressing operational challenges, improving working conditions, and ensuring sustainable port development.
A parliamentary representative for western Golestan commended the PMO’s engagement, noting that Rasouli’s visit would help advance maritime-based economic development, job creation, and regional trade growth.
Collaborative Focus in Golestan and Mazandaran
In Golestan, Rasouli met with Governor Ali-Asghar Tahmasebi, reaffirming the PMO’s plans to revitalize provincial port capacities and complete critical infrastructure projects to enhance connectivity and trade.
The delegation continued its mission in Mazandaran Province, where Rasouli met with Governor Mahdi Younesi. Both sides discussed Mazandaran’s key role in Iran’s blue economy and agreed to expand infrastructure investment, strengthen sea transport operations, and foster greater coordination among government agencies.
On-Site Inspections of Fereydunkenar and Nowshahr Ports
The PMO team also inspected Fereydunkenar Port, where they reviewed cargo handling operations and received updates on ongoing development projects. Later, a joint meeting was held to evaluate the operational challenges of Fereydunkenar and Nowshahr ports, leading to decisions aimed at enhancing service quality for both cargo and passengers.
The visit concluded with an on-site assessment of Nowshahr Port’s infrastructure and expansion plans, highlighting the PMO’s continued focus on developing Iran’s northern maritime gateways as part of its broader national maritime development strategy.
