A single island terminal can handle more cargo than most major river ports

Geography
A single island terminal can handle more cargo than most major river ports

Iran's Kharg Island terminal utilizes massive deepwater berths and submarine pipelines to export more oil than many major river ports, handling millions of barrels daily through a single high-density logistics hub.

Located in the Persian Gulf, Kharg Island serves as a concentrated powerhouse of global energy logistics. Its 18 supertanker berths accommodate vessels displacing 300,000 tons, thanks to deepwater drafts of 25 meters that river ports simply cannot match.

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