Reefer and road freight to Iraq
Iraq is Iran's largest non-oil export market. Fruit, vegetables, dairy, food, building materials and consumer goods cross by truck every day to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
- 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.
Loads to Iraq
No open loads to Iraq right now.
Sign up as a driver to hear about new loadsTransit 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 monitors the reefer temperature to delivery.
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.