Iran is gearing up for action after the lifting of sanctions yesterday morning. Those tasked with developing its maritime infrastructure are planning to move forward with plans to develop its ports and they are sending clear signals that they will welcome foreign participation in their quest.

The sense of jubilation was clearly evident on the face of Dr Said Nejad, Iran's Deputy Minister of Roads & Transport, as well as Director General of Iran's Port & Maritime Organization (PMO) as he addressed a large audience at the NITC 60th Anniversary conference held in Tehran yesterday, just hours after it was announced that sanctions had been consigned to the past.

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