The Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq ,Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, announced that the next few hours will witness the commencement of the “placement” operation for the second segment of the immersed tunnel, which is a critical part of Al Faw Grand Port project beneath the Khor Al-Zubair navigational channel.

During a field visit, he confirmed that all technical and logistical preparations have been completed for the operation, which is expected to be carried out with high precision and according to the highest engineering standards. The second segment, which is 126 meters long and weighs 45,000 tons, will be carefully positioned and connected to the first one, achieving integration under the channel.

The immersed tunnel plays a pivotal role in connecting Al-Faw Grand Port with Um Qasr Port, enhancing Iraq’s maritime and land transport networks, and supporting the country’s strategic goal of becoming a regional and international transportation hub.