Sea Freight
Full containers from Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr, with delivery to your door through our partner office.
- Options: 20ft, 40ft and 40ft high cube containers, plus flat racks and open tops
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
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Shipping from Dubai to Iraq
Full containers, road freight, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Iraq through Umm Qasr and by road, cleared and delivered by our network partner office in Iraq.
Overview
Shipping from Dubai to Iraq
MegaSpeed Cargo ships trucks, full containers, vehicles, machinery and air cargo from Dubai to Iraq. Containers sail from Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr near Basra, trucks run on request, and air cargo flies to Baghdad, Basra or Erbil. Our network partner office in Iraq handles customs clearance and delivery, and we confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Umm Qasr near Basra is Iraq's main container port and the usual gateway for cargo from Dubai, with trucking from there to Baghdad and the rest of the country. The Kurdistan Region around Erbil has its own customs arrangements.
Many goods need a certificate of conformity before they leave Dubai, and declared values are checked closely. Tell us what you are shipping and we will check the paperwork first.
- Ports
- Umm Qasr
- Airports
- Baghdad (BGW), Basra (BSR), Erbil (EBL)
- In Iraq
- Network partner office for clearance and delivery
- Transit
- Confirmed with each quote
- Driving side
- Right: left-hand-drive vehicles
- Experience
- 40+ years in the industry
Services
Freight services from Dubai to Iraq
Most cargo to Iraq goes by road or by sea in full containers. Air suits urgent parts and smaller, high-value shipments of 45 kg and up.
Air Freight
Air cargo from Dubai to Baghdad, Basra or Erbil.
- Average transit: confirmed with each quote
- Minimum: 45 kg chargeable weight
Vehicle Shipping
Cars on car carrier trucks or in containers, and by air for urgent units. Check the Iraq import rules first.
- Capacity: up to 6 cars in a 40ft container
- Also: RoRo where a sailing runs, or air for urgent units
Road Freight
Truckloads from Dubai to Iraq on request, routed by the delivery city and the border crossing that suits it.
Best for: full and part truckloads across the border
Road freight servicesConsolidation
Buying from several suppliers in Dubai or Sharjah? We collect from each one, check the goods against your list and ship them together under one set of documents.
Best for: buyers sourcing from more than one supplier
Consolidation servicesHeavy Machinery
Construction, industrial and oil and gas machinery on lowbed trailers, flat racks or open tops to Iraq.
Best for: construction, mining and farm equipment
Heavy machinery shippingRoute and transit
How cargo travels from Dubai to Iraq
Cargo for Iraq goes by truck across the border or by sea from Jebel Ali. We pick the mode by cargo size, deadline and the delivery address.
- Jebel Ali, DubaiExport clearance and loading at our Jebel Ali facility.
- At seaDirect service or a transhipment on the way, depending on the sailing.
- Umm QasrDischarge and customs clearance in Iraq.
- Your doorDelivery anywhere in Iraq.
| Route | Mode | Average transit |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai to Iraq | Road | Confirmed with each quote |
| Jebel Ali to Umm Qasr | Sea | Confirmed with each quote |
| Dubai to Baghdad, Basra or Erbil | Air | Confirmed with each quote |
| China to Iraq | Sea or air | Confirmed with each quote |
Transit depends on the routing, the border or the sailing and flight schedule, so we confirm it with each quote.
Vehicles
Shipping a car from Dubai to Iraq
Iraq drives on the right, which suits left-hand-drive UAE cars. Age and condition rules apply to imported cars.
Iraq vehicle rules
- Age and condition rules for used cars
- Customs duty and fees on the car value
- Damaged or salvage cars face extra rules
- Registration with the Iraqi traffic directorate
How we ship it
- In a container: up to 6 cars in a 40ft
- RoRo where a sailing suits
- By air when the car is needed quickly
- Our partner office clears the car and hands over the release papers
Iraq's vehicle rules change from time to time and differ in the Kurdistan Region. Send us the car details before you buy.
Customs and documents
Iraq customs and paperwork
The General Commission of Customs clears imports into federal Iraq, and the Kurdistan Region has its own customs arrangements. Duty depends on the HS code.
Duties and taxes
- Customs duty by HS code under the Iraqi tariff
- Additional fees on some goods
- Customs value usually includes freight and insurance (CIF)
- Port, handling and broker charges on arrival
Documents we need
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- CMR road consignment note, Bill of Lading or Air Waybill
- Certificate of conformity (CoC) where required
- Certificate of origin
- Importer's registration in Iraq
Check before you buy
- Many goods need a certificate of conformity
- Some goods need ministry approval
- Declared values are checked
- Rules differ between federal Iraq and Kurdistan
What we ship
What our clients ship to Iraq
Our clients in Iraq are importers, contractors, dealers and families. These are the goods we move most often.
- Building materials
- Generators
- Machinery
- Spare parts
- Cars and SUVs
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Household goods
How it works
Shipping to Iraq step by step
One team from quote to delivery, and one person to call.
- 01
Tell us the cargo
Send the goods, the pickup point in the UAE and the delivery town in Iraq. Photos or a packing list help.
- 02
Quote and routing
We suggest sea or air and the best gateway, and quote the Dubai side and the arrival side separately.
- 03
Paperwork first
We check the importer's details, any permits and the vehicle rules before anything is loaded.
- 04
Pickup and loading
We collect in the UAE, load at our Jebel Ali facility and send you photos of the cargo as it is loaded.
- 05
Transit updates
You get the Bill of Lading or Air Waybill, then updates from departure to arrival.
- 06
Clearance and delivery
Our network partner office in Iraq clears the cargo and delivers it.
FAQ
Shipping from Dubai to Iraq: common questions
How long does shipping from Dubai to Iraq take?
By road it usually takes days, by sea it depends on the sailing, and air cargo arrives fastest. We confirm the current transit time with each quote.
Do you have an office in Iraq?
We work with a network partner office in Iraq that clears and delivers our clients' cargo. Our Dubai team manages the booking, export clearance and your updates.
Which port do you use for Iraq?
Umm Qasr near Basra, Iraq's main container port. We then truck the cargo to Baghdad, Erbil or anywhere else in Iraq.
Do goods for Iraq need a certificate of conformity?
Many do. Iraq requires a certificate of conformity for a wide range of goods, issued before shipping. We check what applies to your cargo.
Can I ship a car from Dubai to Iraq?
Yes, in containers or by RoRo to Umm Qasr. Age and condition rules apply, so send us the car details before you buy.
Is there a minimum for air freight?
Yes, 45 kg chargeable weight. We are a freight forwarder, not a courier, so we do not move documents or small parcels. Chargeable weight is the actual weight or the volumetric weight, whichever is higher.
Do you ship to Iraq from China?
Yes. We ship from Chinese ports and airports to Iraq as well as from Dubai.
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- 40+ years of shipping experience
- Sea, air, RoRo and heavy machinery freight
- Real answers on WhatsApp, not just a form
Call +971 4 344 6289 or +971 50 646 3985, or email enquiries@megaspeedcargo.com.