Over 80% of global commerce moves by sea, making maritime logistics one of the cornerstones of the world economy. According to the latest data, Iran’s maritime logistics sector generated IRR 10 trillion in revenue in 2024/25—a 49% increase compared to the previous year. The figure reflects the strengthening role of ports, shipping lines, and supply-chain services within Iran’s broader economic landscape.

A ten-year analysis of profit margins shows a marked improvement in both operating and net profit indicators since 2016. While revenue growth in the first half of 2025/26 has been a modest 5%, the sustained 56% profit margin underlines the sector’s resilience and stable profitability. This performance demonstrates that Iran’s maritime logistics industry has managed to weather global trade slowdowns through cost control, productivity gains, and the adoption of smart transport technologies.

Experts attribute this surge mainly to structural reforms in transport companies, greater financial transparency, and improved coordination between port and shipping sectors. In addition, the expansion of digital infrastructure, smart cargo tracking systems, and fuel-efficiency optimization across international shipping routes have all contributed to maintaining high profit margins.

Estimates suggest that if export-supportive policies and customs clearance facilitation continue, Iran’s maritime logistics industry could set another profitability record by the end of 2025/26. The current trend sends a clear message: while the world grapples with economic volatility and supply-chain disruptions, Iran’s maritime logistics is charting a course of steady, sustained growth.