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Efforts Underway to Modernize Hairatan Port mursaleen Tue, 05/26/2026 - 23:42 Author Sirat Noori Afghanistan Local officials in Balkh say that alongside the launch of 24-hour customs services at the Hairatan commercial port, plans have also been initiated to modernize and standardize the port in line with international standards. According to officials, these measures are aimed at facilitating exports and imports, increasing transit capacity, improving trade services, and strengthening the economic position of Hairatan as one of Afghanistan’s most important trade gateways. Mohammadullah Zarar, head of Balkh’s Information and Culture Department, said: “This port will be developed in a standardized manner similar to ports in advanced countries, and its services will also be provided according to international standards.” Meanwhile, traders have welcomed the round-the-clock services at Hairatan Port, saying the move will help expand trade exchanges and speed up the transit of goods. They also emphasized the need for greater coordination among the ASTRAS administration, banks, railway authorities, and the reduction of bureaucratic procedures. Trader Asadullah Asadi said: “Relevant institutions such as ASTRAS, the railway authority, and banks must operate in coordination. The main problem is not only working hours, but also the lengthy service process at Hairatan Port despite the presence of multiple branches.” Another trader, Esmatullah Eshaqzai, said: “A large volume of commercial goods enters through this route, which previously faced congestion and numerous challenges, but with these measures, some of the existing problems at Hairatan Port have been resolved.” Local officials in Balkh also said plans are underway to install advanced scanners, standardize customs services, and expand the railway system at Hairatan Port. According to them, these efforts are intended to increase the speed of cargo transfers, improve transparency in inspections, facilitate trade, and enhance the port’s transit capacity. Nurulhadi Abu Idris, deputy governor of Balkh, said: “The more trade increases, the more facilities should be provided. Islamic Emirate officials, especially local authorities in Balkh and the governor himself, are making serious efforts in this regard.” The Ministry of Public Works had previously announced that, on average, nearly 235,000 tons of goods are transported weekly through the country’s railway ports, of which around 160,000 tons are imported or exported through Hairatan Port alone, figures that highlight the port’s central role in Afghanistan’s trade and transit sector.
2026-05-26 19:08:35