Kazakhstan and Iran have signed an investment agreement for the construction of a logistics center at Shahid Rajaee Port in Bandar Abbas, located on the northern shore of the Strait of Hormuz.

The facility is expected to be built in the port’s rear area on a site of around 15 hectares, with total investment estimated at $25 million.

According to Iranian port officials, the project is being developed with a strong focus on rail-based cargo transport and will include a specialized rail terminal. It is expected to operate as part of a broader chain of logistics hubs linking Kazakhstan, Shahid Rajaee Port, and other shipping points in order to strengthen regional transit flows.

The agreement is valid for 27 years, including two years for construction, with terms to be reviewed every five years. The future logistics center is expected to handle around 1.5 million tons of cargo.

The project reflects Kazakhstan’s broader strategy to expand its transport and transit access through Iran and to create additional infrastructure for handling both domestic and Central Asian cargo flows.