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Surge in Int'l Investment in Iraqi Strategic Transport Projects

By John Lee. The Iraqi Ministry of Transport has announced increased interest from international companies in investing in Iraq's strategic transport initiatives. Aided by improved investment conditions and government policies, 2025 is expected to see exceptional foreign direct investment activity, according to the Ministry. Key opportunities include the Grand Faw Port project, with 11 shortlisted […]

Spanish Rail Company to Expand Operations in Iraq?

By John Lee. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met on Friday with a delegation from Consultrans, a Madrid-based company specialising in railway projects; Consultrans is part of the Imathia Group. The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of Spanish companies investing in Iraq, highlighting the confidence Iraqi authorities have in Spanish firms, as reflected in […]

Spanish Engineering Firm may implement Basra-Shalamcheh Rail

By John Lee. The Iraqi Cabinet has approved the minutes of the technical committee of the Iraqi Railways Company tasked with negotiating with the Spanish company Imathia for the construction of the Basra-Shalamcheh railway line. A statement from the Prime Minister's Office said, "the contract will be finalized, considering the Legal Department's remarks, and the […]

Iraq Expedites Construction of Rail Link to Iran

By John Lee. Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved measures to expedite the construction of the new railway connection between Basra and the Iranian city of Shalamcheh. The approved actions include facilitating the transfer of land ownership to the Ministry of Transportation, ensuring necessary facilities are provided. Additionally, the General Company for Iraqi Railways, under […]

Iran and Iraq sign MoU for Shalamcheh-Basra Railway

By John Lee. The heads of Iran and Iraq railways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway. The agreement was signed at the Iranian consulate in Basra, marking a significant step towards the development of this crucial infrastructure project. Miad Salehi, the head of Islamic Republic of Iran […]

Iraq "Determined to Construct Shalamcheh-Basra Railway"

Iraqi Transport Minister Razzaq Muhibis Al-Saadawi said his country is seriously determined to complete the construction operation of the Shalamcheh-Basra Railway, which had been stalled for years.# Speaking in his meeting with Iranian Minister of Roads and Urban Development Mehrdad Bazrpash in Tehran on Thursday, Al-Saadawi stated that the Iraqi government tries to consider the […]