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Lingah Port is the seaport of Lingah, in the city of Lingahin Iran. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is IRLIN.
Port Overview
LINGAH, also known as Bandar Lengeh, is a seaport city and the administrative center of Bandar Lengeh County in Hormozgan Province, Iran. Port code IRLIN identifies this location under the UN/LOCODE system. The port is situated on Iran’s southern coast along the Persian Gulf, at approximately 26.5666667°N, 54.8833333°E. It is about 192 km from Bandar Abbas, 280 km from Lar and 420 km from Bushehr according to the supplied port record. For freight forwarders, LINGAH is best assessed as a regional coastal gateway whose suitability depends on the confirmed vessel call, cargo type, customs status and onward road arrangement. Our service team can coordinate booking feasibility, document review, local handling confirmation and inland delivery planning before cargo is released for export or import operations.
| UN/LOCODE | IRLIN |
|---|---|
| Port / City | LINGAH / Bandar Lengeh |
| Country | Iran |
| Coordinates | 26.5666667°N, 54.8833333°E |
| Port type | Seaport on Iran’s Persian Gulf coast |
Key Highlights
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Container acceptance, terminal handling, empty equipment release and reefer or special-equipment availability should be checked with the nominated carrier or local terminal representative before booking.
- Breakbulk and general cargo: Project, oversized, bagged and other non-containerized cargo may require advance confirmation of berth suitability, lifting equipment, securing arrangements and survey requirements.
- Storage and yard operations: Cargo dwell time, covered storage, open-yard allocation, demurrage or storage rules and customs-controlled handling should be confirmed case by case.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can align commercial documents, packing details, customs instructions and inspection appointments with the local handling party.
- Road collection and delivery: Inland movement is principally planned around road transport. Vehicle access, axle limits, route restrictions, escort requirements and delivery appointments require pre-checking for heavy or oversized cargo.
Routes & Transit Times
- Persian Gulf regional movements: Cargo may be planned through regional Gulf connections or feeder arrangements where available, subject to the carrier’s current rotation and port acceptance.
- Bandar Abbas comparison: For cargo requiring broader carrier coverage or more frequent equipment positioning, our team can compare LINGAH with Bandar Abbas and assess any additional road, transshipment or handling leg.
- Origin and destination planning: Export and import lead time depends on the actual loading port, transshipment sequence, customs release, vessel schedule, equipment availability and final inland destination.
- No blanket transit promise: Published schedules, port omissions, weather, documentation holds, inspections and local operational changes can materially alter the planned timeline; all transit estimates require current booking confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: The port is positioned to support Bandar Lengeh and surrounding areas of Hormozgan Province, with inland extensions determined by road distance, cargo value and customs routing.
- Regional distribution: The proximity stated in the source record to Bandar Abbas allows our team to compare direct LINGAH handling with a Bandar Abbas gateway plus road delivery model.
- Likely cargo profiles: Regional consumer goods, industrial inputs, building materials, machinery, spare parts, packaged commodities and project-related cargo may be considered, subject to import licensing and carrier acceptance.
- Climate-sensitive cargo: Heat and humidity require suitable packing, desiccants where appropriate, corrosion protection, ventilation control and avoidance of prolonged uncontrolled storage.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-off control: Shipping instructions, verified gross mass, export declarations, customs documents and terminal receiving appointments must meet the actual carrier and port cut-offs. Our team obtains the operative deadlines for each booking rather than relying on standard assumptions.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data sheet, package details and container information before acceptance. Dangerous-goods approval must be obtained before cargo delivery.
- Document consistency: The commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading instructions, certificates, origin details, consignee information and cargo description should be fully aligned. Vague descriptions can increase inspection or release risk.
- Customs and inland delivery: Import permits, sanctions-sensitive commodities, consignee eligibility, inspection requirements, truck availability and final delivery access should be reviewed before the vessel or truck is committed.
Shipping Tips
- Send the cargo profile, HS code, dimensions, gross weight, packing method, dangerous-goods status and preferred delivery location to our service team before requesting a rate.
- Ask us to compare a LINGAH routing with a Bandar Abbas alternative where schedule frequency, equipment supply, inland cost or customs handling is more important than the shortest nominal distance.
- Use moisture-resistant packing and internal cargo protection for machinery, steel, electrical goods and other products exposed to coastal heat and humidity; photograph packing condition before gate-in.
- For oversized or project cargo, provide lifting points, center of gravity, packing drawings, dimensions and route constraints early so handling and road feasibility can be confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can IRLIN be used for every container shipment to southern Iran?
No. Port acceptance, vessel rotation, equipment availability, cargo restrictions and customs arrangements vary by shipment. Our team confirms the current service option before booking and can compare Bandar Abbas where appropriate.
Is there a fixed transit time for cargo moving through LINGAH?
No fixed transit time should be assumed. The actual lead time depends on origin, vessel or feeder connection, transshipment, port operations, customs release and final inland delivery. We provide an estimate only after the routing is confirmed.
What information is required for a dangerous-goods quotation?
At minimum, provide the UN number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, quantity, package type, gross weight and safety data sheet. The carrier and local facility must approve the cargo before delivery.
Should cargo be routed through Bandar Abbas instead?
Not automatically. Bandar Abbas may offer a different service profile, while LINGAH may be operationally suitable for specific regional cargo. Our team compares vessel availability, equipment, inland distance, handling steps and total landed logistics cost.
How can we reduce customs or inspection delays?
Submit consistent invoices, packing lists, cargo descriptions, HS information, permits and consignee details early. Ensure the physical packing and marks match the documents, and reserve time for possible inspection or document clarification.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, stated regional distances and descriptive port information in this module are based on the supplied IRLIN port record. Operational details that can change over time—such as vessel acceptance, terminal handling, cut-offs, equipment, customs procedures, storage and inland access—must be confirmed for the specific shipment.
For current port and maritime administrative verification, our service team may consult the relevant Iranian maritime authority through pmo.ir. The linked domain is provided as an authority reference only; it does not establish any unlisted berth, capacity, schedule, tariff or service claim in this module.