An Italian Consortium called Iraq Public Company for Projects Implementation is affiliated to the Ministry of Transportation in order to participate in the implementation of the Baghdad Metro project. This follows the same procedure used to establishAl Fao great port. During a meeting between Baghdad Secretary Saber Al Issawi and the Italian Ambassador the company […]
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Iraq Changes Ports Charges
Iraq Minister of Transportation Amer Abdul Jabbar Ismail said that the rentals of the ports and naval agencies and the incomes thereof from 10 to 50% in the light of the achievements in Iraqi ports.
Iraq Increases Port Rentals
Iraq Minister of Transportation Amer Abdul Jabbar Ismail said that the rentals of the ports and naval agencies and the incomes thereof increased from 10 to 50% in the light of the achievements in Iraqi ports due to the inauguration of the first project directed by a French company for a container berth and number […]
Emirates look to Iraq for passenger growth
Dubai Gulf airlines are looking at the lucrative Iraqi market for increased passenger traffic. Dubai's Emirates yesterday said it will launch flights to Baghdad from July 1, following the announcement by Etihad Airways.
Qatar Airways to Fly to Iraq
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker has said the airline has received approval to fly to Baghdad, Erbil, and Najaf in Iraq
Marine Official: Largest Two Tugs Will Operate in Oil Ports
Captain Salim Jabbar, marine navigation department manager in Iraqi Ports Company, said "The largest two tugs, Al-Fayha'a and AlAshaar, will serve the Iraqi ports company, which will contribute to departing and docking operations from Basrah and Al-Ameeq oil ports." He added in an exclusive statement to Eye media reporter that "Iraqi ports are on the […]
Iraqi Airways Chief Released by British Court
A British court released the head of Iraqi Airways on Thursday and allowed him to return home, the Iraqi transport ministry said in the latest twist in a legal nightmare for the airline.
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Kuwait’s action toward Iraq Airlines has negative effect on bilateral relations
Transport Minister, Amer Abdul Jabar, expressed regret over Kuwaiti authorities’ pressure on Iraq over the Iraqi Airways debts.
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Transportation Signed a Joint Venture Contract with France for Operating a Pier at Basrah Port
Iraqi General Company for Ports signed a joint venture contract with French company CMA to establish a terminal container and berth No.4 in Umm Qasr port for three years.
2 Big Tug Cruisers Arrive in Umm Qasr Port
The Iraqi Ports Company received two big tug cruisers that arrived on Tuesday in Umm Qasr
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Iraqi Airlines Launches Online Ticketing System
Iraqi Airlines inaugurated today and for the first time online booking system
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2 Big Tugs Arrive in Umm Qasr Port
The Iraqi Ports Company has taken delivery of two big tugs on Tuesday in Umm Qasr Port. “They are considered the biggest that have been used by the Iraqi Ports Company,” a local source told Aswat al-Iraq news agency. He noted that the two tugs have been manufactured in Malaysia according to a contract with […]
Tags: Transportation, Tugs