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IQFAO Fao Port
Fao Port is the seaport of Fao, in the city of Faoin Iraq. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is IQFAO.

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Port Code

IQFAO

Name

Fao

Country / Region

Iraq

City

Fao

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

29.9166667

Longitude

48.5166667

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

FAO, identified by UN/LOCODE IQFAO, is an oil-export port in Iraq at the southeastern end of the Al-Faw Peninsula, on the right bank of the Shatt al-Arab close to the Persian Gulf. The supplied port record describes four oil-loading berths and notes historical damage during the Iran–Iraq War, followed by an interruption of crude-oil exports from 1990 in the context of sanctions. FAO should therefore be treated primarily as a specialized energy terminal rather than a standard container gateway. Our platform uses the port code, location and terminal-purpose information as the starting point, while current berth availability, cargo acceptance, vessel nomination and operating permissions must be confirmed with the relevant Iraqi parties before booking.

Port code	IQFAO
Port name	FAO
Country / city	Iraq / FAO
Coordinates	29.9166667° N, 48.5166667° E
Primary logistics profile	Oil-export and marine energy terminal; not presented as a routine container port

Key Highlights

Specialized petroleum-port profile means cargo suitability must be checked before any conventional FCL, LCL or general-cargo quotation.

Its position near the Persian Gulf and the Shatt al-Arab connects the port with Iraq’s southern maritime logistics area.

The supplied record identifies four oil-loading berths, but it does not establish current operational availability or commercial access.

Sanctions history, security conditions, banking restrictions and counterpart screening can materially affect voyage execution.

Our team recommends treating all transit estimates, terminal windows and cargo permissions as subject to written confirmation.

Facilities & Services

Oil loading: The supplied port description records four oil-loading berths. Berth status, product acceptance, draft limits and loading procedures require direct confirmation.

Container handling: FAO is not represented in the supplied data as a container terminal. Our platform will not assume standard container-yard, reefer or LCL services.

Bulk and project cargo: Any non-oil cargo movement requires confirmation of suitable berth, lifting equipment, laydown area and terminal authorization before quotation.

Storage and pipeline interface: Petroleum storage, shore tanks, pipelines and custody-transfer arrangements must be verified with the cargo owner and terminal operator; no capacity is assumed.

Inland connectivity: Road access, border procedures and the availability of approved tank-truck or project-cargo routes should be assessed shipment by shipment.

Routes & Transit Times

The relevant maritime pattern is export-oriented movement from Iraq’s southern Gulf approach toward the buyer’s nominated discharge port. A specific direct service, vessel rotation or carrier acceptance should not be presumed.

For crude oil and petroleum products, routing depends on nominated vessel type, parcel size, terminal compatibility, charter-party terms, inspection requirements and sanctions screening.

For general or project cargo, a nearby alternative gateway may be more practical if FAO cannot accept the cargo or provide confirmed handling. Our team will compare the approved route rather than quote an unverified FAO service.

Transit time is affected by berth nomination, pilotage, weather, river and channel conditions, security controls, customs release, documentation approval and possible inspections; any schedule is subject to actual confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Southern Iraq and the Al-Faw–Shatt al-Arab maritime area are the most relevant geographic context for the port’s oil-export role.

Core cargo: Crude oil and related petroleum cargoes are the principal cargo category indicated by the supplied port record.

Energy logistics: Oilfield equipment, valves, pumps, pipes, electrical equipment and maintenance materials may require project or breakbulk planning, subject to terminal acceptance.

Conventional containers: FCL, LCL, automotive and consumer-goods flows should not be assigned to FAO without a confirmed receiving facility and inland delivery plan.

Operations & Compliance

Booking and cut-offs: There is no universal container cut-off to apply to this specialized port. Our team will obtain the terminal, vessel agent and cargo-owner deadlines in writing, including nomination, documentation and inspection windows.

Dangerous goods: Petroleum, chemicals, contaminated equipment and residues require correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group where applicable, SDS and transport documents. Terminal and vessel approval must precede acceptance.

Sanctions and counterpart screening: Shipper, consignee, owner, charterer, bank, insurer, vessel, cargo origin and destination should be screened before commitment. Sanctions or banking constraints may prevent otherwise technically feasible movements.

Customs and inspection: Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, cargo specification, export authorization and any petroleum-sector documents must match the shipment. Customs, port security and inspection requirements are confirmed case by case.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the cargo description, HS code, SDS, quantity, packing method, origin, destination, end user and intended vessel or transport mode before requesting a firm plan.

For oil cargo, align the sale contract, quality specification, inspection agency, custody-transfer basis, vessel compatibility and terminal nomination before fixing a loading window.

For equipment or project cargo, prepare dimensions, gross weight, lifting points, center of gravity, photos and proposed inland route; do not assume containerization or port lifting capability.

Keep an alternative approved gateway and inland corridor available until FAO acceptance, sanctions clearance, documentation release and operational readiness are confirmed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can our company book a normal FCL or LCL shipment to IQFAO?

Not automatically. FAO is identified in the supplied data as an oil-export port, not as a routine container gateway. Our team will first verify cargo acceptance, receiving facilities, handling arrangements and inland delivery feasibility.

Is the port currently able to load crude oil?

The supplied record describes oil-loading berths and historical crude-export activity, but it does not confirm present-day availability. Current terminal status, product authorization, berth window and export permissions must be obtained from the responsible Iraqi parties.

What documents are needed for petroleum or hazardous cargo?

At minimum, the shipment normally requires accurate cargo specifications, SDS and dangerous-goods information where applicable, commercial documents, origin evidence, inspection documents and any required export or sector approvals. The final checklist depends on the product and transaction.

Can you guarantee a transit time or direct sailing?

No. Our platform will provide a schedule only after confirming the vessel, terminal window, route, documentation, security review and inland arrangements. Direct calls, fixed frequency and guaranteed transit times should not be assumed.

What is the safest way to plan a shipment through FAO?

Provide complete cargo and counterpart details early, obtain written terminal and regulatory acceptance, complete sanctions and banking checks, and keep an approved alternative gateway available until the loading or delivery plan is operationally confirmed.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: The port code, name, country, city, coordinates, oil-export classification, four oil-loading berths and historical description on this page are taken from the supplied port master data for IQFAO. Historical statements are presented as supplied and are not treated as proof of current operating status.

Verification boundary: Current berth availability, terminal operator, channel restrictions, draft, tariffs, customs procedures, sanctions exposure, vessel acceptance, cargo permissions and inland access must be verified with the relevant Iraqi authorities, terminal representatives, vessel agents and counterparties before shipment commitment.

Code reference: UN/LOCODE standards and country-code context can be cross-checked through unece.org. This reference does not independently confirm FAO’s current facilities, services or operational availability.