On Monday, January 5, 2026, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, chaired a meeting to discuss the pilot project for planting mangrove trees in the intertidal zone
Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that the GCPI immersed tunnel project within Al-Faw Grand Port has made significant progress. He noted
Dr. Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, announced on Monday, January 5, 2026, that Al-Faw Grand Port has entered an advanced stage in preparation for the commencement of full
The General Company for Ports of Iraq celebrated today, Saturday, December 20, 2025, the completion of the installation of all segments of the immersed tunnel within the Al Faw Grand Port project. This milestone marks
The General Company for Ports of Iraq announced the launch of a direct maritime transport service between Rashid Port in Dubai and Um Qasir Port. The service was inaugurated by DP World Group through the
The delegation of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, headed by Director General Dr. Eng. Farhan Al‑Fartousi and accompanied by representatives of the Basra local government, continues its discussions with the administration of the
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen trade links between East and West, the General Company for Ports of Iraq is examining the possibility of establishing a new shipping line connecting the Port of Hamburg
The Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq, Dr. Eng. Farhan Al-Fartousi, continues his official visit to Hamburg, accompanied by a delegation from the Basra local government—representing both the executive and legislative
The Prime Minister, Engineer Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, has issued a formal letter of appreciation accompanied by a financial reward to Dr. Engineer Farhan Al-Fartousi, Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq ,
On 7 December 2025, the activities of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Member State Mandatory Audit Program commenced in the Republic of Iraq, with the participation of entities operating in the Iraqi maritime sector and
“Al Faw Grand Port, a vital project linking the East with the West, embodies an ambitious Iraqi vision to become a central hub for global trade”
Director General / General Company for Ports of Iraq