Over 115% Growth in Goods Transit via Mahirud Border in Spring / Exports Exceed 289,000 Tons

Goods transit through the Mahirud border surged by over 115% in the first quarter of the Iranian year, while exports surpassed 289,000 tons, marking a 61% year-on-year increase, according to provincial transport officials.

Asadollah Jalalzadeh, Director General of South Khorasan’s Road Maintenance and Transport Department, announced the figures on Sunday, highlighting the province’s expanding role in the country’s and region’s transit corridors.

“During this period, 289,736 tons of goods were exported, up more than 61% compared to the same period last year,” Jalalzadeh said, as reported by the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development. The main export commodities included cement, iron and steel products, tiles, ceramics and fresh produce, originating primarily from the provinces of Isfahan, Razavi Khorasan, Yazd, Kerman and Shiraz.

In the transit sector, 381,911 tons of goods crossed through the province’s routes, representing an increase of over 115% year-on-year. Jalalzadeh noted that five international transport companies and four active agencies handled the operations, facilitating trade exchanges and transit processes.

The primary transit goods included oil, spare parts, sugar, soybeans and herbal medicines. Major entry points for these shipments were Bandar Abbas, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, India and China, underscoring the Mahirud border's role as a strategic artery linking entry hubs to cross-border markets.

In the international passenger transport sector, 399 travelers crossed the province’s borders in 355 trips during the quarter. Eight Afghan and four Iranian fleets were active in this segment. The department recorded 3,638 inbound and 2,363 outbound border crossings, reflecting robust border activity and growing economic engagement with neighboring countries.

Jalalzadeh stressed that the department’s priorities include expanding transport infrastructure, improving road safety, streamlining transit procedures, and enhancing service quality to further strengthen South Khorasan’s position in the international transport and transit network.