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Israel Online · Sep 27, 2026

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Iran Shifts Trade to Land Routes as Maritime Restrictions Disrupt Southern Ports Iran is increasingly shifting imports to overland routes as restrictions on maritime traffic disrupt trade through its southern ports. Traffic through the Gürbulak crossing on the Turkey-Iran border has reportedly surged by 250%, creating truck lines stretching for kilometers. Truck waiting times have reportedly climbed from about one day to nearly a week, increasing transportation costs and adding further pressure on businesses and consumers inside Iran.

*Iran Shifts Trade to Land Routes as Maritime Restrictions Disrupt Southern Ports* Iran is increasingly shifting imports to overland routes as restrictions on maritime traffic disrupt trade through its southern ports. Traffic through the Gürbulak crossing on the Turkey-Iran border has reportedly surged by 250%, creating truck lines stretching for kilometers. Truck waiting times have reportedly climbed from about one day to nearly a week, increasing transportation costs and adding further pressure on businesses and consumers inside Iran.

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