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Ports, transport modes and typical transit ranges for this lane, taken directly from our lane record.
| Route | China → Iran |
|---|---|
| Lane status | Suspended |
| Suspended since | 19 August 2026, following the UAE Government decision |
| Requests | Not accepted while the suspension applies |
| Status reviewed | 1 November 2026 |
As of 1 Nov 2026
Most lanes can be served in more than one way. The right choice depends on your deadline, budget and destination documents.
| Option | Transit (indicative) | Advantages | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|---|
| All routings on this lane | Not available while suspended | Not applicable | Suspended in line with the UAE Government decision of 19 August 2026 |
All routings on this lane
Transit times are indicative ranges based on recent sailings. They change with carrier schedules, transshipment and port congestion; your quote states the expected range for your shipment.
Status as of 1 November 2026.
The lane is suspended: Nil Ocean Shipping, a company established in Dubai, does not handle any shipment to, from or through Iran while the suspension applies.
On 19 August 2026 the UAE Government halted all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice (UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Other sanctions regimes also apply to Iran-related trade and shipping (OFAC).
Any change is published on our lane status board and in the UAE–Iran trade suspension advisory. Our compliance and sanctions policy explains how we screen parties, goods and vessels.
This notice is factual information, not legal advice.
Common questions about China to Iran: service suspended.
No. While the suspension applies, Nil Ocean Shipping does not accept requests for shipments to, from or through Iran.
Yes. If the position changes, the new status and its date are published here, on the lane status board and in our UAE–Iran trade suspension advisory.
Suspended: we are not accepting shipments on this lane
Suspended. All Iran-related services are suspended following the UAE Government decision of 19 August 2026 to halt trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran. No requests are accepted for this lane.
ChinatoIran
Nil Ocean Shipping has suspended all Iran-related services, including cargo from China to Iran. The suspension follows the UAE Government's decision of 19 August 2026 to halt all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. No requests are accepted for this lane, and this notice will be updated if the position changes.
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