Baghdad: The General Company for Ports of Iraq announced on Tuesday that North Umm Qasr Port received 80 vessels during June, including several ultra-large cargo ships.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Acting Director of North Umm Qasr Port, Mohammed Taher Fadel, stated that the number of vessels handled during June increased to 80 ships, surpassing the previous month’s count of 66 commercial vessels.

He highlighted that among the largest vessels received was the KCL cargo ship, which arrived directly from Chinese ports and successfully berthed at Berth No. 18 at North Umm Qasr Port without requiring an intermediary port. Fadel emphasized that the arrival of such ultra-large vessels signifies the return of major international shipping lines that had previously ceased direct calls at the port.

This resumption of services illustrates the port’s operational readiness and the capability of its logistics infrastructure. Fadel further mentioned that the port is preparing to receive two to three additional large-capacity vessels within the next 48 hours, which is anticipated to enhance trade stability and ensure the continued flow of goods through Iraq’s principal maritime gateway.

The port is currently witnessing a steady influx of vessels arriving from various regional and international destinations, notably shipping routes from the United Arab Emirates via Jebel Ali Port, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, along with several direct international shipping services.