Cost Of Shipping A Container To Iraq
Published by Chris Townsend
How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Container To Iraq?
Are you a business owner who wishes to relocate your entire office to Iraq? Have you been offered a fantastic job opportunity nationwide and are seeking services to help you avoid the stress of relocating?
Three Movers is the best solution for you. The answer to your "why" is that we constantly assess customer issues encountered during international relocations worldwide and attempt to adjust our services accordingly.
What Are The Factors That Affect The Expenses Of Carriage?
Unlike other agencies that may try to fool you into selecting random services and containers that don't match your demands, we are very careful about your cost control. Our company gives you reliable information so that you can make an informed decision that considers all of the tangents of shipping.
Some of these are:
- Your cargo has a maximum payload capacity of 43,000 pounds. 20′, 40′, and 40′ cube receptacles are available from the list. Imports of communist materials, herbs, vitamins, knives, jewelry, and other items are all restricted by the Iraqi government. Before packing, these should be licensed.
- Iraq and the United States are separated by 6,942 miles, a considerable distance. You must calculate your fuel per mile based on this. Natural storms or tidal variations, which could create delays in your transfer, can be insured by our company.
- From June to October, container transportation is in peak season in the United States. If you want to stay on budget, avoid booking around this period because resources are scarce.
What Size of the Container Is Appropriate for Your Requirements?
You can select from various crates in various forms and sizes and by packaging requirements. Here are a few of them:
- High Cube Containers
- Open Top Crates
- Thermal Receptacle
- Refrigerated ISO Box
- Half-Height Crates
The ones based on ownership are:
A Full Container (FCL) is designed for single occupancy. It is ideal if you need to book one for major freight requirements and isolation. However, it is more expensive.
FCL stands for "Less Than A Container" and is used for numerous occupants. You can combine your parcels with others for cost savings; however, there is a weight restriction.
Average Rates Estimates
Full Container Load (FCL)
FCL shipping is best for transporting many boxes, pallets, and anything requiring a total move to Iraq of up to 45,000 lbs.
- 20 ft Container $1290
- 40 ft Container $1450
Less Than Container (LCL)
LCL shipping is a more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Iraq.
- LCL $65/CBM
- Personal Effects $645
- Household Goods $735
International House Moving Costs
International house moving to Iraq services – quick, easy, and cheap.
- Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) $595
- 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) $2160
- 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) $2660
- 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) $3250
Container Car Shipping
International auto transport services to Iraq via RoRo and receptacle ships. Ship cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, boats, RVs, heavy equipment, and more.
- Sedan $1530
- SUV $1640
- Sedan via RORO $940
- SUV via RORO $1075
What Are the Types of Transport Used?
Three Movers offers air and ocean freight services and other services.
Air transport is more expensive, but it takes roughly 4-5 business days to arrive at the desired port. There is a weight restriction on these, and if you go over it, you will have to make repeated journeys.
Oceanic routes can take 67 days and cost up to $1,405 to go from Boston to Umm Qasr. However, the most urgent option is from Greensboro to Umm Qasr in just four days for $2,280. The ships can bear more significant weight.
What Other Prices Can Add Up To Your Hauling?
The additional costs will be disclosed as soon as you complete our estimate procurement form. We want to give you a straightforward budget that is free of misunderstandings.
These are :
- Custom duties
- Container inspection fees
- General Rate Increase
- Inland delivery charges
- Quarantine fees
- Insurance
What Is the Price of Moving From Iraq?
Iraq is located geographically near the UAE, Turkey, Kuwait, Iran, and Saudi Arabia, resulting in low transportation fees to those countries. From Iraq, it is also possible to get a container from Basra Port directly onto a Ro-Ro ferry destined for Dubai. This would reduce the cost of transporting a receptacle from Iraq to $2000 - $4000.
Shipping receptacles from Iraq to the US will cost between $3000 and $5000. A 20-foot (ISO) container provides between 1,250 cubic feet and 2,000 cubic feet of cargo space per load. The cost for a 20-foot container in the area depends on the destination in the United States.
In Iraq, container space is rented by weight. When a container is moved from one location to another, it is weighed when empty and then weighed again when complete. The difference in weight between these two numbers will determine the number of days the crate is rented.
Ocean Freight to Iraq From the United Kingdom
We provide container shipping to Iraq with ocean freight services. Dispatching to Iraq from the UK is pretty inexpensive compared to air freight. We offer the best rates to deliver cost-effective, affordable receptacles to Iraq. You came to an appropriate place to ship your freight/cargo to Iraq. Our ocean freight bureau at Excess Luggage UK provides global shipping assistance to Iraq with the best rates from the UK. You can ship an entire receptacle to Iraq with a full container load to Britain.
Overall Shipping Cost
We welcome you warmly to container shipping services to Iraq, experts in moving to Iraq. Our ocean freight services provide strong rates to move personal household items and economical freight cargo to Iraq from the UK. You should save cash and benefit from our inexpensive international charges, costs, or rates for container removals abroad; shipping services from Britain to Iraq are hectic because of the prominent international moving oath for global business trades and removals to Iraq.
Air Freight Shipping Iran Versus Sea Freight Shipping to Iran
When it comes to urgent shipping, air freight is faster; however, it is much more costly. If there isn't any hurry to get belongings and you can wait 4 to 6 weeks, then ocean freight is an inexpensive choice. You will no doubt wonder about the cost for shipping receptacles abroad and sending the Container abroad.
United Kingdom Shipping Line Agent to Iraq
For shipping to Iraq from London, ship to Iraq. You might know how much it costs to ship containers to Iraq. Email or call us with the details of the ocean freight receptacle cost to Iraq to find out.
You should email us regarding the Full container load request. Because we should know about the following:
The extent of the Full shipping boxes needed to ship that are available in Flatrack/ 40ft HC/ 40 ft DV/ 20 ft DV
- The things you will load
- The place you load from
- Lastly, when you plan to trade
Average Container Shipping Rates Estimates
FCL moving is best for transporting lots of boxes, pallets, and anything that requires a full container shipping to Iraq of up to 45,000 lbs.
Full Container Load (FCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| 20 ft Container | $1290 |
| 40 ft Container | $1450 |
LCL shipping is a more affordable way to transport less than container load shipments to Iraq.
Less Than Container (LCL) Shipping Rates | |
|---|---|
| LCL | $65/CBM |
| Personal Effects | $645 |
| Household Goods | $735 |
International House moving to Iraq services - quick, easy, and cheap.
International House Moving Costs | |
|---|---|
| Partial House (2000Lbs & Less) | $595 |
| 1 Bedroom (3850 Lbs) | $2160 |
| 2 Bedroom (4500 Lbs) | $2660 |
| 3+ Bedroom (8750 Lbs) | $3250 |
International auto transport services to Iraq via RoRo and container ships. Ship cars, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, boats, RVs, and heavy equipment.
Container Car Shipping | |
|---|---|
| Sedan | $1530 |
| SUV | $1640 |
| Sedan via RORO | $940 |
| SUV via RORO | $1075 |
40 Ft & 20 Ft containers shippers
We provide standard 40 ft and 20 for DV sea containers to move general commercial freight and private cargo for business-to-business dry cargo shipping. Sea shipping of cars, heavy plant equipment, vans, and vehicles.
Sea Shipping: A 20-foot DV crate internal loading can accommodate an estimated 29 to 33 CBM, subject to the loading process.
We will load ten standard United Kingdom pallets with a maximum length of 12px100x200 cm. The full Container's weight limit will be 18,000kg. We will also load standard 22 Euro pallets with a maximum length of 120x80x200 cm.
Sea Carrying process: A 40ft DV standard Crate internal loading can adapt an estimated 63 to 67 CBM, subject to the loading procedure.
We can approximately load twenty United Kingdom Standard pallets of a maximum size of 120x100x200 cm. The maximum weight of the UK container limit is 26,000kg.
We load approximately twenty-five Euro Standard pallets of 120x80x200cm in Maximum length. The container's maximum weight limit is 26,000kg.
What To Do Next?
Our nationwide presence is the consequence of a continuous evaluation of client complaints about the unavailability of such services in certain areas. We take pride in your satisfaction.
To get a no-commitment quote today, simply email us at [email protected] or call (888) 202-0036.
Frequently Asked Questions
When shipping internationally, you will need to provide some important documents. Below is a list of documents that will be necessary for your shipping process.
● Commercial and Proforma Invoices
● Bills of Lading
● Packing List
● Shipper’s Letter of Instructions (SLI)
● Automated Export System (AES) Filing
● Certificate of Origin (CO)
● Incoterms
● Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
● Operational Instructions
● Shipping Under a Letter of Credit
There might be special products that will need special government permission or licenses. Here is a list of some of the products, the needed documentation, and the agencies you will need to acquire permission from:
● Advertising Stickers (Ministry of Financial and Commercial Control)
● Cosmetics (Ministry of Health)
● Dental Instruments (Ministry of Health)
● Diaries (Certificate of Origin)
● Electrical Items (Ministry of Information)
● Food (Ministry of Health)
● Medical Instruments/Medical Equipment (Ministry of Health)
● Medicine (Ministry of Health)
● Military Equipment (You will be needing a tax levy form to clear the goods duty-free. You will also need an import license issued by the Ministry of Interior.)
● Parts (Invoice must include the name, components, and the machine that will use the part)
● Software (Ministry of Communication)
● Audio/Video Tapes (May be delayed for censorship purposes.)
● Telephone Equipment (Ministry of Communication)
● Television (Ministry of Interior)
● Toys (Ministry of Interior)
● USB Sticks (Will require an invoice with the character of the USB stick and the value of the item.)
● Drones (Ministry of Interior)
● Oil and Gas Industry Equipment, and related products (Ministry of Natural Resources)
● Plants/Plant Products (Ministry of Trade)
The bill of Lading serves as the receipt and contract between a carrier and a shipper. It details everything about the shipment such as its mode of transportation, its destination, the value, and the like. It will also function as a document proving the ownership of the goods.
There are two types of weight to be considered when shipping internationally – Tare weight and gross weight.
Tare weight is the weight of the empty container. The most common containers used are the 20’ and 40’ containers. They are 4,500 and 8,500 pounds, respectively.
Gross weight is the weight of the container, including the maximum weight of its possible contents. For a 20’ container, the gross weight is around 55,000 pounds, while the 40’ container will weigh 67,000 pounds with the full extent of the content.
With this in mind, you will need around 50,500 pounds of contents to maximize a 20’ container and 58,500 pounds of total content weight for a 40’ container.
Aside from the items generally prohibited or restricted to be shipped to all countries or territories, Iraq has its own specifications:
● Israeli Origin Goods
● Products Made in Iran
● Illegal Drugs
● Knives and deadly weapons
● Nuclear material – except for legitimate industry or medical purposes (must acquire the appropriate approvals)
● Meat and milk products
● Artifacts of important religious or historical importance
● Antique carpets
● Magazines, films, and other material that are against the public interest
● Pets and other animals, unless permission has been obtained
● Counterfeit money and goods
● Pornographic material
● Negotiable Bonds, Drafts
Effective on the first day of January 2019, the Iraqi customs author announced that they will start enforcing the levy and the collection of customs duties and import taxes that are applicable to goods and commodities imported into the country.
Duty-free import is issued on specific items within a threshold:
● 200 cigarettes
● 50 cigars
● 250 grams of tobacco
● Up to 1 liter of wine or spirits
● 500 ml of perfume in two small opened bottles
● Local currency (Iraqi Dinar or IQD) or foreign currency – must be declared upon arrival
The customs duty rates range from 0% to 50% depending on the product to be shipped.
Yes. There is something we call the “cargo tracking system” which will enable you to track your cargo anytime and anywhere. You will need important details about your shipment to do this.
Yes. We do offer home delivery for your storage containers! You will be required to have at least 50’ straightaway clearance for a 20’ container and 110’ straightaway clearance for a 40’ container. Make sure that you have enough space for the truck to maneuver and the container to be dropped.
