Iraq Business News brings you the latest Iraq transportation news relating to developments and opportunities.
By John Lee. Cargo flights to and from Erbil and Sulaimanya [Slemani] have reportedly been suspended. A spokesman for Emirates SkyCargo told Lloyd’s Loading List that the airline’s freighter flights to and from Erbil “have been temporarily suspended at the request of the Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority. However, Emirates [passenger] flights are operating as per […]
By John Lee. Zagrosjet launched two new routes from Erbil (EBL), one to Amsterdam (AMS) and one to Munich (MUC): Both flights are served by Zagrosjet’s 182-seat A320s. (Source: Zagrosjet)
By John Lee. APM Terminals, operator of Aqaba Container Terminal in Jordan, has announced plans to upgrade the supply chain capabilities of its subsidiary, Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV). to serve the growing demand from importers and exporters for more efficient logistics services. The IMF forecasts GDP for Iraq and Jordan combined at 8% annual growth […]
By John Lee. Zagrosjet Airlines is launching flights between Erbil and Larnaka, Cyprus. The airline will connect Larnaka with the city of Erbil in Iraq. The Larnaka-Erbil route will be performed once a week and will be operated with Airbus 320 and 321 type aircraft. Wes Porter, the Chief Executive Officer of Hermes Airports, which […]
Tunisair announced two direct flights per week to Kurdistan at the first Tunisia – Kurdistan Economic Forum hosted by the KRG in Erbil. Tunisian government officials, representatives of more than 50 companies, as well as journalists were among the delegation aboard the first Tunisair flight to arrive in Kurdistan. At the well-attended forum, KRG Minister […]
By John Lee. Nawah Port Management (NPM) has reportedly won approval from the Iraqi government to import food cargo at its Basra port container terminal. Nicholas Kunesh, NPM’s president and CEO, said: “This is an important moment for Basra and Iraq writ large. Given Iraq’s growing disposable income, particularly within the expanding middle class, demand […]
By John Lee. Saudi citizens caught traveling to Iraq will face a fine of SR10,000 ($2,700) and a three-year travel ban, according to a report from Arab News. Col. Salman Al-Muhaya, director of the Saudi travel section at the Passport Department, said: “There are exceptional cases where Saudis may be allowed to travel ... based […]
By John Lee. Logistics company DHL Iraq has won the title of best employer organisation in the region, according to a study by human resources consulting firm Aon Hewitt. GulfNews reports that DHL Iraq performed well in terms of employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, branding, business performance, talent management effectiveness and diversity and inclusion. The study […]
UK-based EAME Consultants has announced its appointment as professional environmental adviser to Zubair Terminal Company SAL (ZTC), based in Beirut and Dubai. It was established to develop and operate a greenfield terminal project at the port of Khor al-Zubair in Iraq, in association with its strategic partners, Peel Ports Group (Portia Management Services Ltd), Beirut […]
By John Lee. Iraq is preparing to tender the $1.3bn contract to deliver the marine works component of the first phase of the new Grand Fao [Faw] Port. Project director Asaad Rashid told MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit (AWCS): “We are evaluating prequalification documents from about 18 consortiums ... We shall issue the shortlist for […]
ZSCo, the company in Iskandariya [Alexandria] (50 kilometers south-west of Baghdad) in which Iran Khodro (IKCO) cars are assembled, is now producing at a rate of 10 cars per hour, according to an announcement from IKCO. The company's CEO said: "[The] Geographical proximity of Iran and Iraq is considered as a noticeable advantage for IKCO […]
The Head of the KRG Department of Foreign Relations, Minister Falah Mustafa has received the Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia, Mr. Samir Jamae Abdullah. The meeting revolved around ways of strengthening bilateral ties particularly in the areas of trade and economy. On his first visit to Kurdistan, Ambassador Abdullah praised the region’s economic development […]
