Container ship at Iraqi port during twilight
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Iraqi Maritime Excellence

AL BADER SHIP SERVICES

Navigating the heart of Iraqi trade. Premier shipping agency delivering world-class vessel operations across Basra, Umm Qasr, and Khor Al-Zubair.

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Operational Presence

PORT PULSE

Real-time operational coverage across Iraq's strategic waterways

30.5°N, 47.8°E

Basra

Operational

Iraq's primary commercial port - deep-water berths for bulk and general cargo

Vessels Handled
1,200+
Avg. Clearance
24h
Active Berths
18
30.0°N, 47.9°E

Umm Qasr

Operational

Iraq's largest container port - gateway for 80% of the nation's imports

Vessels Handled
2,800+
Avg. Clearance
18h
Active Berths
32
30.3°N, 47.7°E

Khor Al-Zubair

Operational

Specialized industrial port - heavy lift, project cargo, and oil terminal operations

Vessels Handled
600+
Avg. Clearance
36h
Active Berths
12
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Core Capabilities

SERVICE MONOLITHS

Comprehensive maritime solutions engineered for the Arabian Gulf

Shipping agency vessel operations

Full port agency representation for vessel owners and charterers. We handle all documentation, port authority coordination, crew logistics, and vessel scheduling across every Iraqi port.

  • Port authority liaison
  • Documentation & compliance
  • Crew change coordination
  • Vessel scheduling
Husbandry services and port logistics

Complete ship husbandry including provisions, spare parts delivery, cash-to-master, medical evacuation support, and all crew welfare services at anchorage or alongside.

  • Provisions & stores supply
  • Spare parts delivery
  • Cash to master
  • Medical & crew welfare
Customs clearance documentation

Expert navigation of Iraqi customs regulations. We manage import/export documentation, duty calculations, cargo inspection coordination, and full regulatory compliance.

  • Import/export documentation
  • Duty & tariff management
  • Cargo inspection
  • Regulatory compliance
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Aerial view of Port of Basra at twilight
15+ Years of Excellence
4,600+ Vessels Annually
Our Heritage

THE NAVIGATORS OF IRAQI TRADE

Al Bader Ship Services stands as a pillar of Iraq's maritime industry. Rooted in the ancient trading traditions of Mesopotamia, we have built a modern logistics infrastructure that serves the global shipping community with precision, integrity, and deep local expertise.

Our name, 'Bader,' means Full Moon - a celestial compass that has guided sailors through the Arabian Gulf for millennia. Today, we continue that legacy with a team of seasoned maritime professionals who understand every current, regulation, and port operation across Iraq's waterways.

3 Ports Covered
120+ Team Members
Ship navigation instruments
Operational Scale

BY THE NUMBERS

Metrics that define our capability and commitment

24/7 Continuous Operations
98.5% On-Time Arrival Rate
4,600+ Vessels Handled Yearly
15+ Years in Maritime
3 Major Iraqi Ports
120+ Maritime Professionals
Trust Network

TRUSTED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS

Serving the world's leading shipping lines, oil majors, and trading houses

Maersk Line
CMA CGM
Mediterranean Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd
COSCO Shipping
Evergreen Marine
ONE Ocean Network
ZIM Integrated
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Connect

THE LOGISTICS NEXUS

Bridge between global shipping and Iraqi ports