Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. The third phase of rehabilitation works on the Ramadi railway line has reached Hit train station, covering a distance of 60 kilometres. Works have included the rehabilitation and maintenance of tracks, bridges, and culverts. The Director-General of Iraqi Railways, Dr Maki Jabir Nasser, said that rehabilitation of the full main line through […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Land Transport (GCLT) has marked one year since the launch of the International Road Transport (TIR) system in Iraq, which came into operation in April 2025. According to the company's director-general, Mortada Karim Al-Shahmani, approximately 2,000 transit operations have been completed across Iraqi territory during the first year. […]
By John Lee. A committee has been established to audit the performance and operations of Iraqi Airways, following a directive from the Prime Minister. The committee, chaired by the Commission of Integrity, will include representatives from the Federal Board of Supreme Audit (FBSA) and the Prime Minister's Office monitoring department. Its mandate covers reviewing operational performance, […]
By John Lee. The Rabia border crossing between Iraq and Syria has reopened after 13 years, restoring a key trade route between the two countries. The reopening follows the completion of rehabilitation and reconstruction works covering infrastructure and service facilities, reflecting improved security conditions in border areas and a broader push to strengthen regional trade […]
By John Lee. According to Reuters, two tankers entered the Persian Gulf on Wednesday en route to Iraq: The Alicia, capable of carrying 2 million barrels of oil, is reportedly heading to Iraq to load a cargo on Thursday; The Malta-flagged Agios Fanourios I is said to be heading to Iraq to load Basra crude […]
By John Lee. According to a statement today (Wednesday) from Iraq's Ministry of Trade, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has led to a gradual recovery in maritime traffic, although activity remains below normal levels amid continued geopolitical uncertainty. It says early signs of improvement have been observed in trade flows, particularly in energy […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Company for Land Transportation (GCLT) has successfully completed a trial freight journey under the TIR system along a new corridor linking Turkey, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. The route runs from the Ibrahim Al-Khalil border crossing to the Arar crossing, with the trial completed within the planned schedule and without reported […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) announced the reopening of Iraq's airspace and the resumption of civil aviation operations on Wednesday, following an improvement in security conditions. All civilian flights, including overflights, departures, and arrivals at Iraqi airports, are now permitted to resume in line with approved regulations and safety procedures. Joint Operations […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi government has approved new measures to support oil marketing, storage, and domestic fuel supply, including expanded operational flexibility for key state entities. Under the decision, Iraqi Oil Tankers Company (IOTC) has been authorised to lease available tankers in the Gulf region for use in storage or other purposes aimed at extending […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Friday, 10th April. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light […]
By John Lee. The Al-Waleed border crossing has been reopened on a trial basis for the transit of crude oil tankers between Iraq and Syria, according to local officials. Mujahid Mardhi Al-Dulaimi, Director of Al-Waleed district, told state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA) that operations began with the initial movement of tankers across the border, marking […]
By John Lee. The Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Friday. The authority said the decision was taken as a temporary and precautionary measure, based on an ongoing assessment of the security situation and in light of regional […]
