Iranian container ships depart for ports in Russia As of October 29, 2026, three Iranian-flagged container ships depart for ports in Russia. The container ship ZARDIS approached the Strait of Dover in the English Channel. The ship is headed to the port of Bronka near St. Petersburg. Expected arrival date is November 3rd. The container ship NYRA 2 passed through the Strait of Gibraltar and entered the Atlantic Ocean. Destination: Saint Petersburg. Expected arrival: November 8. The container ship did not leave the port of Shanghai and is headed to Vladivostok. Expected arrival date is November 1st.