APRIN simplifies cargo movement through fully integrated multimodal transport solutions that combine rail, sea and road transportation, warehousing, customs services, and container handling within one coordinated logistics network. With direct rail connectivity to Shahid Rajaee Port (Bandar Abbas) and seamless inland distribution across Iran, APRIN enables efficient sea-to-rail and rail-to-sea cargo flows, Transhipment via Rail-Road helping businesses reduce cost and handling, improve supply chain visibility, and achieve faster, more reliable end-to-end logistics performance.
Modern supply chains depend on seamless connectivity between rail, road, and sea. As cargo volumes continue to grow and international trade becomes increasingly interconnected, businesses require logistics networks that provide efficient access to multiple transportation modes without unnecessary complexity or delays.
APRIN Dry Port is strategically positioned to serve as one of Iran’s most important multimodal logistics gateways. Located near Tehran at the crossroads of the country’s national railway network, APRIN connects inland production centers, major industrial zones, sea ports, border crossings, and international trade corridors through a single, integrated transportation network.
By combining a strategic location with extensive transport connectivity, APRIN enables businesses to move cargo efficiently across Iran while strengthening access to regional and global markets.
Location is one of the most important factors in multimodal logistics. Situated near Tehran—Iran’s largest industrial, commercial, and distribution market—APRIN provides direct access to the country’s primary production centers while serving as a natural junction between northern, southern, eastern, and western transportation routes.
Its central position allows cargo arriving from international gateways to be redistributed efficiently throughout Iran, while export shipments from manufacturers across the country can be consolidated and transported through the most appropriate logistics corridors.
Rather than functioning as a standalone terminal, APRIN serves as a strategic inland connection point where multiple transportation networks converge to create greater flexibility for supply chain planning.
Rail transportation forms the backbone of APRIN’s multimodal capabilities.
APRIN is directly connected to Iran’s national railway network (RAI), providing uninterrupted rail access between the country’s major industrial regions, logistics centers, border terminals, and maritime gateways. This connectivity enables cargo to move efficiently across long distances while supporting predictable transit schedules, lower inland transportation costs, and improved operational reliability.
Through the national rail system, APRIN links businesses to key logistics gateways including Sarakhs, Incheh Borun, Razi and other strategic border crossings that connect Iran with neighboring countries and wider Eurasian transport networks.
For cargo owners seeking dependable inland transportation, rail provides a sustainable and scalable solution capable of supporting high-volume freight movements across domestic and international routes.
APRIN occupies a strategic position within several of Eurasia’s most significant transportation corridors.
Its rail connectivity supports cargo moving through the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC), linking India and the Persian Gulf with the CIS, Russia, and Europe. At the same time, APRIN serves as an important inland gateway along the Southern Silk Road, facilitating rail freight between China and Iran while strengthening connections with regional manufacturing and consumer markets.
The terminal also supports cargo flows across the TRACECA and ECO transport corridors, creating efficient transportation links between Central Asia, the Caucasus, Türkiye, and the Middle East.
These multimodal connections enable businesses to diversify transportation routes, improve supply chain resilience, and access multiple regional markets through one strategically located inland logistics hub.
One of APRIN’s greatest strategic advantages is its direct railway connection to Shahid Rajaee Port (Bandar Abbas), Iran’s largest container sea port and the country’s primary gateway for international maritime trade.
This dedicated rail connection enables efficient rail-to-sea and sea-to-rail cargo movements, allowing containers to move directly between inland logistics operations and international shipping services with least handling fee and improved operational efficiency.
Beyond Bandar Abbas, APRIN also provides rail connectivity to Bandar Imam Khomeini, while supporting cargo movements through Chabahar Port and Iran’s Caspian Sea ports, creating flexible multimodal transport options for businesses serving different international markets.
By integrating inland rail operations with Iran’s principal maritime gateways, APRIN strengthens supply chains while improving access to global shipping networks.
While rail serves as the primary mode for long-distance freight transportation, road connectivity remains essential for regional distribution and cross-border trade.
APRIN benefits from direct access to Iran’s national highway network, enabling efficient road transportation to neighboring countries including Türkiye, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan also ADP serves TIR convention for its truck shipments.
This combination of rail and road infrastructure allows businesses to select the most efficient transport mode based on destination, cargo type, transit time, and commercial requirements, creating flexible multimodal solutions for both domestic distribution and international trade.
APRIN brings together Iran’s principal transportation networks within one strategically located inland logistics hub.
Supported by integrated logistics infrastructure, customs-controlled operations, warehousing, and container handling facilities, APRIN enables businesses to coordinate multimodal transportation more efficiently while reducing operational costs and complexity across supply chain.
Instead of managing multiple disconnected logistics locations, businesses benefit from a centralized gateway that connects rail, road, and sea within one coordinated transport network.
Businesses choose APRIN because it provides strategic connectivity that extends far beyond a conventional inland terminal.
As international trade continues to evolve, APRIN provides the infrastructure and strategic connectivity required to support reliable multimodal transportation across Iran and the wider Eurasian region.
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Multimodal transportation combines rail, road, and sea transport into one coordinated logistics solution, enabling more efficient and reliable cargo movement through a single transport network.
APRIN is directly connected to Iran’s national railway network, providing efficient rail access to major industrial centers, border terminals, and sea ports across the country.
APRIN connects to major international corridors, including the INSTC, Southern Silk Road, TRACECA, and ECO corridors, supporting regional and international cargo movement.
Yes. APRIN offers direct rail connectivity to Shahid Rajaee Port (Bandar Abbas) and connects with Bandar Imam Khomeini, Chabahar, and Caspian Sea ports.
Yes. APRIN has direct access to Iran’s highway network including Carnet-TIR, enabling road transportation to neighboring countries such as Türkiye, Iraq, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan.
Its strategic location near Tehran, direct rail connectivity, access to major sea ports, and links to international trade corridors make APRIN a key multimodal logistics gateway.
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