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IQBSR Basra Port
Basra Port is the seaport of Basra, in the city of Basrain Iraq. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is IQBSR.

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Port Code

IQBSR

Name

Basra

Country / Region

Iraq

City

Basra

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

30.5432501

Longitude

47.8032494

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UN/LOCODE IQBSR · Basra, Iraq

Port Overview

Basra Port, also known as Basrah Port, is a river and estuarine port serving Basra in southern Iraq. It is positioned on the southwest side of the Shatt al-Arab waterway, in the Al Basrah Reach, at approximately 30.5432501° N, 47.8032494° E. The port record identifies 15 main berths with facilities for breakbulk, container and liquid cargo, while the published operating profile indicates that vessel size and navigational conditions require case-by-case confirmation. Our service team treats IQBSR as a project-sensitive Iraqi gateway: routing, berth acceptance, cargo documentation and inland delivery must be verified before booking.

Port code	IQBSR
Location	Basra, Iraq
Port character	River / estuarine port with maritime access
Coordinates	30.5432501° N, 47.8032494° E
Reported facilities	Breakbulk, container and liquid-cargo handling

Key Highlights

Waterway-dependent accessShatt al-Arab navigation, draft restrictions, dredging conditions and tide-related planning can affect vessel acceptance and port windows.

Mixed-cargo profileThe supplied port record describes handling capability for breakbulk, containers and liquid cargo rather than a purely containerized gateway.

Vessel-size controlThe record reports a maximum vessel length of 90 metres for vessels recorded as having entered; current acceptance must be checked with the nominated operator.

Southern Iraq hinterlandBasra is relevant to regional industrial, energy, agricultural and consumer-goods supply chains, with inland delivery requiring route and security coordination.

Booking discipline requiredCarrier acceptance, cargo type, berth suitability, customs documents and inland permits should be confirmed before equipment or vessel space is committed.

Facilities & Services

Berths: The supplied port record reports 15 main berths. Berth allocation, working hours, cargo compatibility and current operational status should be reconfirmed for each shipment.
Container handling: Container cargo is included in the reported facility profile, but equipment availability, empty-container positioning, reefer support and terminal cut-offs must be checked with the selected service provider.
Breakbulk and project cargo: The port profile is compatible with breakbulk movements such as machinery and industrial units. Our team will request dimensions, lifting points, gross weight and packing details before confirming feasibility.
Liquid cargo: Liquid handling is reported, but commodity approval, tank or pipeline interface, safety documentation and terminal acceptance are cargo-specific and cannot be assumed from the port code alone.
Storage and inspection: Yard, warehouse, customs-inspection and temporary-storage arrangements should be confirmed locally before dispatch, especially for oversized, controlled or high-value cargo.
Inland collection and delivery: Road delivery is normally arranged through local partners subject to truck availability, route permissions, security conditions, border formalities and consignee-site access.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: International cargo may require a mainline or regional sea leg to an Iraqi gateway, followed by feeder, barge, transshipment or local river-sea arrangements where available. The exact sequence depends on the carrier and cargo profile.
Trade directions: Import planning commonly considers connections from the Arabian Gulf, South Asia, East Asia, Europe and other Middle Eastern markets; export planning should be built around the accepted cargo type and nominated carrier service.
Transit-time variables: Waterway conditions, berth availability, transshipment connections, customs release, inspection, security clearance, equipment positioning and inland truck scheduling can materially change the final delivery date.
Service commitment: Our service team provides a shipment-specific schedule only after carrier confirmation. No fixed direct sailing, frequency or transit time should be assumed from IQBSR alone.

For time-critical cargo, request both a port-to-port option and an alternative Iraqi gateway option at quotation stage. Compare total landed time, not only the ocean-leg duration.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Basra and southern Iraq form the immediate commercial catchment area. Final inland reach depends on road conditions, consignee location, local permits and security arrangements.
Reported exports: The supplied port description lists crude petroleum, dates, grain, wool, hides and skins, cotton and live animals. Export acceptance, packaging, inspection and sanitary requirements are commodity-specific.
Reported imports: Listed import categories include cotton piece goods, sugar, tea, machinery, electrical machinery and motor vehicles.
Industrial cargo: Machinery, electrical equipment and project units require early review of dimensions, gross weight, lifting method, centre of gravity, securing plan and inland route clearance.
Special cargo: Petroleum products, chemicals, live animals, foodstuffs and other controlled commodities require additional permits or certificates where applicable; acceptance must be established before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-offs and port windows: Booking cut-off, documentation cut-off, VGM deadline, gate-in timing and barge or feeder connection are service-specific. Obtain written confirmation from the carrier or terminal representative rather than relying on a generic schedule.
Customs documentation: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin and any import licence or product certificate should be consistent in description, HS classification, quantity, value and consignee details.
Dangerous goods: Submit the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, SDS and container or package details before acceptance. Liquid or petroleum-related cargo may require additional terminal and authority approval.
Inspection and inland delivery: Customs examination, port release, truck appointment, route restrictions and security checks may extend dwell time. Our team should pre-check the delivery address, unloading capability and required permits.

Shipping Tips

Send the complete cargo profile at quotation stage: commodity, HS code, package count, dimensions, gross weight, cargo value, hazardous status, temperature needs and final delivery address.
For machinery or oversized units, provide drawings, centre-of-gravity data, lifting points, lashing requirements and site photographs. Ask us to obtain route and berth feasibility before manufacturing or dispatch.
Build document lead time into the plan for certificates, licences, customs review and possible inspection. Names and addresses on the invoice, packing list, bill of lading and import documents must match.
Use moisture-resistant packing, corrosion protection and clear handling marks for long or multi-stage transport. Photograph packing and sealing condition before handover.
Where IQBSR acceptance or vessel-size limitations create uncertainty, our service team can compare a confirmed alternative gateway and calculate the inland cost, customs implications and total door-to-door risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IQBSR be used for container shipments?: The supplied port record includes container handling, but actual carrier acceptance, equipment availability, empty release, reefer capability and sailing arrangements must be confirmed for the requested commodity and date.
Is Basra suitable for oversized machinery?: It may be considered for suitable breakbulk or project cargo, subject to berth, lifting, vessel-length, draft, road-route and consignee-site checks. Our team will not confirm feasibility from dimensions alone.
What causes delays at this gateway?: Common planning risks include waterway or dredging conditions, berth availability, transshipment dependency, document discrepancies, customs inspection, security clearance and inland truck or permit constraints.
What documents should be prepared first?: Start with the commercial invoice, packing list, HS code, certificate of origin, transport instructions and consignee/importer details. Add VGM, dangerous-goods documents, licences or commodity certificates where applicable.
Can you guarantee a fixed transit time to Basra?: No. Transit time depends on the confirmed routing, vessel or feeder connection, port operations, customs release and inland delivery conditions. We provide a shipment-specific estimate with operational assumptions.

Data Sources & Provenance

Hard identifiers, coordinates, port description, reported berths, cargo categories, vessel profile and reported capacity in this module are based on the supplied IQBSR port record. Operational conditions such as berth availability, carrier acceptance, cut-offs, equipment, customs procedures, permits and inland security are time-sensitive and require confirmation for each shipment.

The UN/LOCODE reference framework can be checked through the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe at unece.org. The source domain is provided for code-system verification; it does not replace current confirmation from the nominated carrier, terminal representative, customs broker or local logistics partner.

Our service team uses the supplied port record for baseline identification and applies shipment-level verification before quoting or booking. No unverified terminal name, sailing frequency, tariff, draft, operating hour or transit commitment is represented as a current fact.