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Reefer and road freight to Iraq

Iraq is an important market for Iranian non-oil exports. Fruit, vegetables, dairy, food, building materials and consumer goods cross by truck every day to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

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  • DistanceTehran–Baghdad about 900 km
  • Transit timeusually 1–4 days
  • Borders / portsMehran, Bashmaq, Parviz Khan, Tamarchin, Shalamcheh, Chazabeh
  • Destination citiesBaghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Basra, Karbala, Najaf
  • ModeRoad

Times and distances are approximate and depend on border queues, customs and season.

Food freight to Iraq: route and preparation

For food freight to Iraq, specify the product, chilled or frozen condition, verified temperature needs, delivery city and ready date. Assess the itinerary together with acceptance, documents and conditions during waiting and final delivery.

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Identify the product before the itinerary

Codex food-hygiene principles address suitable transport conditions and protection from contamination. For Iraq, obtain product- and destination-specific requirements from the responsible party; this guide is not a universal legal document list.

Crossing, handover and possible handling

For Baghdad, Basra, Erbil or another destination, give the consignee city and address explicitly and ask the case handler for the proposed crossing and each stage owner. If the service ends at the border, arrange the onward cold-store delivery separately. Clarify any cargo or equipment transfer and temperature preservation before loading.

Preparation and temperature reporting

Align packaging, vehicle cleanliness, pre-cooling, loading and measurement points with shipper instructions. Driver reports have timestamps and are not continuous sensor connectivity. Clarify waiting charges, handover conditions and evidence before accepting the quote.

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Confirm the crossing, documents, capacity and departure for your cargo and date with support; transit ranges are not delivery guarantees.

Transit is short, but choosing the right border matters. Barnav support recommends the best crossing for your destination city.

Which border for which city?

Mehran for Baghdad, Karbala and Najaf; Bashmaq, Parviz Khan and Tamarchin for Erbil and Sulaymaniyah; Shalamcheh and Chazabeh for Basra and the south. Truck traffic is restricted at some borders during peak pilgrimage periods.

Reefer freight to Iraq

Iraq's summer heat makes reefer trucks essential for perishables. Barnav records driver temperature reports on registered trips; check timestamps because these are not continuous sensor readings.

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Documents for freight to Iraq

  • CMR international consignment note
  • TIR carnet or transit documents
  • Export customs declaration
  • Commercial invoice and packing list
  • Certificate of origin
  • Health or phytosanitary certificate for food and agricultural cargo

Common cargo on this route

  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Dairy and food
  • Building materials
  • Consumer goods

FAQ

How long to Baghdad?

Usually 1 to 4 days depending on the Mehran queue and customs.

Which border for Erbil?

Usually Bashmaq, Parviz Khan or Tamarchin.

Which currency are rates in?

Usually USD; IRR is possible on some routes.

Do all food products use the same temperature?

No. Use verified product specifications and transport instructions; chilled, frozen and chilling-sensitive products cannot be planned with one generic setting.

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What changes between Najaf, Baghdad and Erbil enquiries?

Give the Iraqi city, handover point, commodity, weight and readiness date. Confirm the crossing and whether a vehicle change or cargo transfer is needed. Price waiting, transfer operations and temperature responsibility explicitly.

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