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Basra Port Overview | Iraq Shipping
Basra is a maritime port located in Iraq. View port details, infrastructure & shipping data.
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Verified harbor characteristics, navigation requirements and available services for this port, from the NGA World Port Index.
Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub 150), public domain.
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About
Basra is a maritime harbor located in Iraq. As a maritime facility serving both domestic and international shipping needs, Basra plays an important role in the regional trade network and contributes to the economic development of the surrounding area.
The port provides essential services to support maritime operations.
Maritime operations at Basra encompass cargo handling, vessel servicing, and logistics coordination. The port serves as a link in the global supply chain, facilitating the movement of goods between Iraq and international markets.
Basra continues to develop its infrastructure and services to meet the evolving demands of the maritime industry. Through ongoing improvements and operational excellence, the port aims to strengthen its position as a reliable maritime hub in Iraq.
Current congestion levels and vessel traffic information for Basra
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Congestion analysis · 30 days
Technical information and facilities available at Basra
Environmental initiatives and sustainability measures at Basra
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Understanding the economic and regional significance of Basra
Basra serves as a maritime gateway in Iraq, supporting trade and logistics operations.
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Essential performance indicators and operational statistics for Basra
Container volume · last 12 months
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Regional & international routes
Asia · Europe · North America
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Latest incidents, closures and operational alerts reported for Basra. Stay informed before planning calls.
The Strait of Hormuz is gradually reopening to tanker traffic following disruptions caused by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, which had previously halted oil exports from key OPEC+ members including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Shipping through Hormuz is bouncing back, though tanker traffic and oil output remain below pre-war levels as OPEC+ announces a new output increase of 188,000 bpd from August.
Approximately 8,000 seafarers remain stranded in the Persian Gulf following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February 2026, with ongoing attacks on tankers and diplomatic negotiations delaying full reopening of the critical waterway. Port operations in Basra, Ras Laffan, and the broader Persian Gulf region have been severely disrupted, with vessel schedules, crew changes, and cargo movements all impacted.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is recovering after Iran's recent attacks on ships, with approximately 24 vessels including supertankers resuming transits following a US-Iran ceasefire ahead of peace talks. Shipowners are cautiously returning to the Persian Gulf, with key destinations including Iraq's Basrah and Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura, though uncertainty remains as the situation is still developing.
The Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted due to the ongoing US-Iran conflict, with tanker traffic at roughly one-tenth of pre-war levels and ~65% of outbound laden tankers transiting in "dark" (AIS-off) mode as of May 2026. Over 13 million barrels per day of oil remain stranded within the Gulf, with insurance premiums elevated, oilfields shut in, and a full recovery contingent on political resolution and logistics normalization.