Maritime Traffic Continues at Iraqi Ports

By John Lee.

The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has reported continued arrivals of cargo vessels at Iraqi ports during March, reflecting ongoing maritime trade activity despite regional tensions.

According to the ministry, maritime agencies of the State Company for Maritime Transport (SCMT) have continued to provide services to incoming vessels, while cargo handling operations are managed by the General State Company for Ports of Iraq in line with international standards.

Among the vessels received:

• SJ BOSS carrying 50 containers of bagged goods from the UAE, registered in Panama
• SSF VALENCE berthed at quay 27 with 957 containers from the UAE, registered in St. Vincent
• SEA PEARL (voyage 0526)
• OCEAN PEARL
• QUEEN BAY
• OBE HEART
• G FORCE
• Shahryar, received at Abu Flous Port

At Umm Qasr South Port, cargo distribution included:

• Quay 1: OCEAN PEARL loaded with wheat
• Quay 2: QUEEN BAY carrying sugar and wheat
• Quay 4: G FORCE loaded with maize
• Quay 7: OBE HEART carrying wheat

The ministry said continued vessel traffic highlights Iraq's ability to sustain maritime trade flows and maintain port operations under current regional conditions.

(Source: Ministry of Transport)

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