Iraq - Border Points
SAFWAN (Kuwait/Iraqi Border Point)
Border point between Kuwait and Iraq.
Mainly used for the trade between Kuwait and Iraq, e.g. for direct truck services.
Good border point for destinations in the southern region of the Iraq.
UMM QASSR (Iraqi Port in the Arabian Gulf)
The most difficult entrance point at the moment.
Regular sailings in transit via Dubai for containers and Ro/Ro cargo.
More expensive in comparison to other gateways due to various reasons.
Approx. Transit time for shipment to Iraq
(Basis: North European ports – Baghdad – containerized shipments)
Zakho approx. 28 – 30 days
Al Waleed approx. 28 – 30 days
Trebil approx. 40 – 50 days*
Umm Qassr approx. 45 – 60 days**
* Depending on the port situation at Aqaba Seaport
** Depending on the storage time at Dubai and the
congestion situation at the port.
