IQUQR
Umm Qasr
Iraq’s main deep-water container port near Basra.
Quote to Umm Qasr
FCL ocean freight · Middle East & Gulf
China to Iraq Shipping
Umm Qasr, Iraq’s principal container port at the head of the Gulf.
Route overview
FCL shipping from China to Iraq
Containerised imports into Iraq are mainly discharged at Umm Qasr, near Basra, at the northern end of the Arabian Gulf.
Import documentation requirements for Iraq can be detailed. We coordinate the shipping side and work with your nominated customs broker or local agent on the destination side.
Load ports in China typically include Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Xiamen and others, depending on where your cargo is produced.
7 Chinese gateways14 destination ports11 markets
Destination ports
Ports we can quote for in Iraq
Port listings indicate where we can request carrier options. Availability is confirmed for each booking.
Container options
Standard and special equipment can be arranged for shipments to Iraq, subject to carrier availability.
Common cargo on this lane
Typical containerised cargo categories moving from China to Iraq:
- Construction materials
- Industrial machinery
- Commercial equipment
- General cargo
Commodity acceptance depends on carrier rules and Iraq’s import regulations. Please describe your cargo in the quote form.
Process
How a China–Iraq FCL shipment works with us
- Step 1
Send your inquiry
Share origin, destination, container type, cargo and target dates through our quote form.
- Step 2
Receive a tailored quotation
We review carrier options and equipment and send a quotation for your specific shipment.
- Step 3
Booking & loading
Once confirmed, we secure space, release the container and coordinate loading in China.
- Step 4
Departure & updates
We confirm documents, track the vessel and keep you informed until discharge.
Shipping to Iraq?
Send your cargo details and preferred dates. We will review carrier and equipment options for Iraq and reply with a quotation.