1. Iran
Main port
Bandar Abbas: the largest container port in Iran, connecting the Persian Gulf with global shipping routes, and the main stopping point for ships from China, India and Southeast Asia.
Bandar Khomeini Port: Mainly for bulk cargo and petroleum products.

Route characteristics
Main routes: Asia (China, India, Southeast Asia) - Middle East.
Transit time: About 20-30 days from China to Bandar Abbas (via the Strait of Malacca).

2. Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
Main port
Jebel Ali Port (Jebel Ali) : the largest deep-water port in the Middle East, the ninth largest container port in the world, and a significant transit hub.
Port Rashid: Mainly bulk groceries.

3. Iraq
Main port
Umm Qasr Port: The only large commercial port, divided into the north port (bulk and general goods) and the south port (containers).
Al-Faw Port: A deep-water port under construction, which may ease the pressure on transport in the future.