Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. The General Company for Iraqi Railways held a conference on Tuesday evening focused on the expansion and modernisation of Iraq's railway network. The event was attended by the company's Director-General, Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, representatives from Italian consultancy firm BTP, and international specialised companies participating virtually. During the conference, Dr. Nasser, alongside […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Minister of Transport, Razzaq Muhaibas Al-Saadawi, chaired a meeting on Wednesday at the headquarters of the General Company for Iraqi Railways with representatives from Oliver Wyman, the consultancy firm providing financial advisory services for the Development Road Project. The meeting, attended by Dr. Maki Jabir Nasser, Director-General of the Iraqi Railways, […]
Almas Group Logistics Supports China's Biggest Investors in Iraq Iraq's industrial expansion is gaining momentum, and logistics plays a crucial role in making it happen. Almas Group Logistics, a leading Iraqi logistics company, recently facilitated the seamless transportation of 16 heavy machinery units from China to Iraq, supporting the construction of new factories that will […]
By John Lee. The Prime Minister's Advisor for Transportation Affairs has announced that the Development Road Project will be managed by a new 100% Iraqi-owned company, reporting directly to the Prime Minister. Speaking to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Nasser Al-Asadi explained that during a recent meeting of the Higher Committee for the Development […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Oil Tanker Company (IOTC) has confirmed that the oil tanker 'Akkad' was involved in a collision at Berth 9 in Umm Qasr Port on 29th March 2025, with no reported injuries. Following the incident, Minister of Oil Hayan Abdul Ghani directed the formation of a technical investigation committee to determine […]
By John Lee. The management of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) held an extensive meeting this week with representatives from the Ministry of Planning and consultancy firm KBR at the Ministry of Transport headquarters to discuss the transition to the operational phase of the Grand Faw Port. Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General […]
By John Lee. Iraq will implement the global transit system TIR from 1 April 2025, marking a significant step in enhancing logistics and international trade. According to state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the Border Ports Commission announced that the system will streamline cross-border transport, strengthening Iraq's position as a key trade hub in the Middle […]
By John Lee. Following laying of the foundation stone by Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, construction has officially begun on the 40-metre road project in Soran. The five-kilometres-long highway will feature three lanes in each direction, alongside a 2.5-metre-wide pedestrian pavement on both sides. A key highlight of the project is a […]
By John Lee. The Wall Street Journal has produced a video documenting Iraq's proposed 740-mile trade route between Asia and Europe - the Development Road. Click here to view. (Source: WSJ)
By John Lee. Iraq's Oil Pipelines Company has held discussions with the General Company for Iraqi Ports to enhance cooperation in developing the Ministry of Oil's berths. The meeting in Basra was led by Ali Abdul Karim Al-Moussawi, Director General of the Pipeline Company, and Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the Ports Authority. The […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani has approved measures to activate environmental pollution monitoring sensors in meteorological stations across the country, according to Dr. Salman Al-Bahadli, Director General of the General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology. This initiative follows continuous support from Transport Minister Razzaq Muhaibis Al-Saadawi, who highlighted the importance of […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the International Air Transport Association (IATA) requirements as part of ongoing efforts to lift the European airspace ban on Iraqi Airways. According to a statement from the Ministry's media office, Iraqi Airways is working towards obtaining the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) […]
