Iraq

Port of Umm Qasr (IQ UQR)

UN/LOCODE
IQ UQR
Harbor size
Small
Channel depth
11 m
Nearest city
Umm Qaşr
Body of water
Persian Gulf; Indian Ocean
Iraq
Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq © Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
Port information
Region
IQ-BA
Coordinates
30.0167, 47.9500 (30°01′N 47°57′E)
Harbor
Harbor type
River, natural
Shelter
Excellent
Tidal range
1 m
Anchorage depth
9.4 m
Cargo pier depth
9.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory: Yes Pilotage available: Yes Tug assistance: Yes Quarantine / pratique: Yes Repairs: Moderate Dry dock: Medium Marine railway (slipway): Medium Medical facilities: Yes Nearest airport: Yes Entrance restricted by tide: Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Engine supplies Provisions
Ratings
#374
Container Port Performance Index (2025): #374
97.03
Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 97.03

Umm Qasr operates as a working harbor in Iraq, linked to regional and international trade routes. A Small harbor laid out as River, natural sets the scale of operations at Umm Qasr. Draft at the approach to Umm Qasr is constrained by a 11.0 m channel depth. Cargo moving through Umm Qasr typically connects onward through Umm Qaşr.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Umm Qasr located?
Umm Qasr is a seaport in Iraq, near Umm Qaşr.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Umm Qasr?
The UN/LOCODE for Umm Qasr is IQ UQR.
What is the channel depth at Umm Qasr?
The channel depth at Umm Qasr is 11 m.
Nearby ports
Distance to major hubs

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