Iraq Receives First International Transit Shipment via Iraqi Truck with Local TIR Carnet

mniraq - The General Authority of Customs announced the reception of the first international transit shipment loaded on an Iraqi truck carrying a local TIR international transport carnet, departing from Turkey toward the United Arab Emirates. The authority stated that this achievement was realized through coordination between the transit division in the General Authority of Customs and the customs of the Kurdistan Region, in cooperation with the Turkish side and the International Road Transport Union (IRU). The Director General of the Authority emphasized that this step represents a qualitative progress in developing the Iraqi transit sector and enhancing the country's position as a vital commercial corridor connecting regional and international markets, while opening new horizons for national transport companies to compete regionally. He added that the authority continues to simplify customs procedures and facilitate transit movement to reduce time and operational costs, raise supply chain efficiency, support economic activity, and maximize non-oil revenues.