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From Kapita Research. Any opinions expressed here are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. Iraq's 2026 Customs Reset Iraq's main ports have been partially paralyzed since the start of 2026. The cause is not a physical blockade but the activation of a new digital customs system […]
By John Lee. 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 developments […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Tuesday. 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 developments […]
By John Lee. Angola's Sonangol has reported an incident involving the oil tanker Sonangol Namibe (pictured) while anchored at Khor Al-Zubair in southern Iraq awaiting loading operations. Preliminary reports indicate that a localised explosion occurred on the vessel's deck on 5th March (Thursday). The tanker is registered under the Bahamas flag and is operating within the […]
By John Lee. Iraq's General Customs Authority has announced temporary exceptional measures to accelerate the flow of goods and reduce congestion at ports. According to state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), the authority said the measures were adopted in line with directives from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and in response to exceptional regional conditions affecting ports […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Saturday. 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 developments […]
By John Lee. Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority (ICAA) has extended the closure of Iraqi airspace to all arriving, departing and transit aircraft until 12:00 noon on Wednesday. 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 developments […]
By John Lee. The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is investing in Aloreen Company for Investments Limited to finance new port equipment and expand capacity at Umm Qasr, Iraq's only deep-water port. The financing package will support the procurement of: Four ship-to-shore cranes; Ten rubber-tyred gantry cranes. The investment […]
By John Lee. The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has confirmed that Iraq has formally deposited its maritime zones map and associated coordinates with the United Nations (UN), in a move aimed at consolidating its maritime rights and strengthening its legal position in boundary matters. Director General Dr Farhan Al-Fartousi said the deposit […]
By John Lee. Gulftainer has reported a 28 percent increase in throughput and container handling at its Iraq Container Terminal (ICT) at the start of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The company attributed the growth to expanded carrier services, an enhanced product portfolio and improved operational performance, strengthening the terminal's role as a […]
By John Lee. Iraq's Ministry of Transport has announced a series of measures agreed with Egypt to facilitate road transport of passengers and goods between the two countries. The decisions were reached during the first meeting of the joint technical committee, held in Cairo on 13-14 January 2026, as part of the implementation of the […]
By John Lee. Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed has assumed the duties of Minister of Transport on an acting basis, following a directive from Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The move comes after the former Transport Minister, Razzaq Muhaibas al-Saadawi, was sworn in as a member of parliament. According to Article 49 of the Iraqi […]
