CANXANSA OÜ is a European freight forwarder based in Estonia arranging road, air and sea cargo between Türkiye (Turkey) and Iraq in both directions. The Habur border gate connects the route to Baghdad, Erbil and other Iraqi cities.
The primary and most cost-effective mode for Türkiye–Iraq shipments. Trucks cross at the Habur border gate (Ibrahim Khalil) into the Kurdistan Region, serving Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul and Basra. Both full truckload (FTL) and groupage (LTL) options available. Habur is also the gateway for onward Gulf transit.
Express and standard air cargo from Istanbul (IST/SAW) to Baghdad International (BGW), Erbil International (EBL) or Basra (BSR). Ideal for high-value goods, pharmaceuticals, electronics and time-critical shipments where road transit is not suitable.
FCL and LCL ocean freight from Istanbul or Mersin to Basra or Umm Qasr — Iraq's main southern ports. Best suited for large, heavy or bulk shipments where road is impractical. Transit via the Arabian Gulf.
For a useful cargo quote, share the origin and destination, total weight and dimensions, and your preferred mode (road, air or sea). Please describe the commercial cargo clearly; this route page is for commercial cargo only. These details help us review the shipment and return suitable options.
Customs clearance at one end of the route, export clearance at origin or import clearance at destination, can be added to your quote depending on the route. Clearance at the other end, duties and taxes are arranged by the buyer or seller with their customs broker. We coordinate with the broker and send the documents they need on time.
Trucks depart from Türkiye and cross the border at the Habur gate (Ibrahim Khalil crossing) into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. From there, cargo is distributed to all major Iraqi cities including Baghdad, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Mosul and Basra. Transit time to Baghdad is typically 3–5 days depending on border queue times.
Habur (Ibrahim Khalil) is the primary and busiest crossing for commercial freight between Türkiye and Iraq, handling a significant portion of Iraq's imports. It is well-equipped for heavy cargo and operates continuously. Other border crossings exist but Habur is the standard gateway for most commercial shipments.
Required documents include commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading or CMR (road), and an import permit for regulated goods. Iraq has specific requirements for food, chemicals and construction materials. We advise on full documentation in advance to avoid border delays.
Yes. The Habur corridor is also used as a transit route for onward shipments to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar. As regional geopolitics have shifted, this overland route has seen significantly increased usage as an alternative to other corridors. We can arrange door-to-door delivery across the Gulf via Iraq transit.
Habur sınır kapısı, Türkiye'den Irak'a kara nakliyesinin ana güzergahıdır. Bağdat, Erbil, Süleymaniye ve Basra dahil Irak'ın tüm şehirlerine ulaşım sağlanmaktadır. Habur aynı zamanda Körfez ülkelerine (BAE, Suudi Arabistan, Katar) yönelik transit güzergahın başlangıç noktasıdır. Bölgedeki jeopolitik gelişmeler bu koridorun önemini daha da artırmıştır.
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