Shipping goods from Iraq to Russia
Iraq’s economy is dominated by oil, while reconstruction has made equipment and building materials a major part of its trade flows. Umm Qasr on the Gulf is the country’s main container port, and cargo for Russia sails from there with transhipment via Suez to Novorossiysk or St Petersburg. Air freight via Dubai or Istanbul suits urgent consignments. The transit time depends on connections and is confirmed in each quote.
We work for Iraqi companies whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your premises, arrange the Iraqi export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and goods, origin and all parties are screened against sanctions lists before we confirm any booking.
How we ship from Iraq to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from Iraq to Russia
Container shipments from Iraq typically include packaged petroleum products, equipment and building materials. Where goods are traded rather than produced in Iraq, their origin must be documented. Liquid petroleum products often count as dangerous goods and need proper packing and documents.
Export formalities
The Iraqi export declaration is lodged at Umm Qasr or at the airport of dispatch, by your agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. For chemicals and petroleum products, safety data sheets are part of the document set. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty and VAT.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- Keep the manufacturer’s origin documents for equipment and other traded goods.
- Declare petroleum products and other liquids at booking — they may be dangerous goods.
- Allow for transhipment when agreeing delivery dates with your buyer.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Iraq to Russia take?
Air freight via Dubai or Istanbul is the fastest option. Sea freight from Umm Qasr runs with transhipment via Suez. We confirm the expected time in each quote.
How can my Russian buyer pay me?
Your buyer can use our supplier-payment service, provided the transaction passes screening: the Russian customer pays an agent under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU transfers the invoice amount to you by SWIFT. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Iraqi export declaration, origin documents for traded goods and safety data sheets where relevant.
Do you screen for sanctions?
Yes. We only carry goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes, origin and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted, and restricted or dual-use items are declined.