Container shipping

FCL & LCL container shipping to Iraq.

Whether you're filling a full container or consolidating with other importers, Zafir360 moves your cargo from any major origin to Iraq — cleared, insured, and delivered.

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FCL vs LCL — which do you need?

The choice affects cost, transit time, and cargo risk.

Best for larger, regular orders

FCL — Full Container Load

You rent the entire container. Your goods travel alone from origin to destination — no co-mingling, no shared risk, faster customs release. The better choice once your order fills roughly 12+ CBM.

Best for smaller or first orders

LCL — Less than Container Load

Your cargo shares space with other importers' shipments — you pay only for what you use. Ideal for trial imports or before a full container is justified.

Container sizes

Standard ISO specs, used at every port.

20ft Standard

25
CBM volume
21,700kg
Max payload

The workhorse — right for most mixed-goods shipments.

40ft Standard

59
CBM volume
26,480kg
Max payload

Double the floor space — optimal for bulky, lighter goods like furniture and textiles.

40ft High Cube

76
CBM volume
26,480kg
Max payload

Extra 30cm of height — preferred for tall pallets, machinery, and retail fixtures.

Active shipping routes

Established carriers and customs relationships.

Turkey → Iraq5–7 days
Land / Mersin Port

Land convoys via Ibrahim Khalil or sea from Mersin to Umm Qasr — most consistent for mid-volume orders.

China → Iraq25–35 days
Sea — Umm Qasr

Shanghai, Ningbo, and Guangzhou connect to Umm Qasr — plan production timelines accordingly.

UAE → Iraq3–5 days
Land — Safwan crossing

Dubai Jebel Ali to Baghdad via Safwan — fast re-export option for goods staged in the UAE.

What's included

The full logistics stack, not just a booking.

Customs clearance

Licensed brokers manage Iraqi import documentation, HS codes, and duty calculations.

Door-to-door delivery

Last-mile coordination from port to your warehouse anywhere in Iraq — Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Mosul.

Cargo insurance

All-risk marine insurance available for every shipment, factory gate to Iraqi destination.

Live shipment tracking

Real-time visibility into container position, ETA, and customs status.

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Tell us your origin, cargo type, and volume — we'll return FCL and LCL options with an all-in landed cost estimate.

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