Gulftainer has introduced a new dedicated feeder service linking the UAE with Iraq through the Port of Umm Qasr.

Operated under its shipping division GT Lines, the new route will connect the Iraqi market with UAE port gateways and, through them, with regional and global logistics hubs.

A key feature of the service is the integration of maritime connectivity with inland logistics infrastructure. GT Lines will deploy its own vessels, while cargo operations will be supported by Iraq Commercial Terminal and the nearby Umm Qasr Logistics Centre, located adjacent to the terminal.

The logistics centre will provide warehousing, container storage, cargo consolidation, customs support and other value-added services designed to accelerate cargo flows. This integrated model reduces supply chain fragmentation and provides cargo owners with more predictable access to international markets.

The new service strengthens the role of Umm Qasr as Iraq’s primary maritime gateway and enhances the country’s connectivity with East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, Africa and other global markets through Gulftainer’s network.

For Iraqi traders, the service delivers improved cargo visibility, more reliable schedules and direct access to containerised logistics solutions via the UAE.

For Gulftainer, the launch represents another milestone in its long-term partnership with Iraqi port authorities and supports the development of a comprehensive UAE–Iraq trade corridor. As regional trade continues to expand, feeder services such as this play a vital role in connecting local economies with global shipping routes.