The Port of Chabahar (or Chah Bahar) is a seaport on the Oman Sea in southeastern Iran. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the ocean.
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The port of Chabahar is located in the south of Sistan and Baluchistan Province. Because of its establishment near the Oman Sea, long ago it was the centre of business, trade and navigation. The ruins of a Portuguese castle 5 km from Chabahar is evidence of the navigation importance, historical splendour and strategic importance of this territory of Baluchistan.
The master plan of the port of Chabahar was brought up in 1973, and its related contracts were signed with contractors. But for some reasons this plan was delayed after the Islamic Revolution, because of financial resources deficiencies. A part of this plan that contains quick berth and breakwater was started and finished.
Shahid – Kalantary port is one of two important ports in Chabahar. The executive operation of this port was started in 1981 and it became operational with the completion of four jetties in 1983. During the war between Iran and Iraq, the Iranian government noticed the important role of the port of Chabahar in Iran’s imports and exports, because of its unique characteristics such as being out of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. So, Shahid – Beheshti port was built and equipped as the most important port in Chabahar.
The port of Chabahar is located in the south-east of Iran and northern part of the Oman Sea at .
The establishment of the port of Chabahar's connection to the country’s railway plan, is under study and consideration. With the completion of the Kerman–Zahedan railway and its connection to the port of Chabahar, this port will connect to the Trans-Iranian Railway.
In general, the port of Chabahar is located in an area that has warm and humid summers and moderate winters.