The Umm Qasr Logistics Centre is a fully integrated logistics facility developed north of Umm Qasr Port, covering an area of 750,000 sq m. It is strategically located to provide comprehensive port-related services supporting Iraq’s imports, exports, and oil and gas sector.
The Centre offers direct access to the main Basrah-Umm Qasr Road, providing convenient connections to neighboring industrial areas and the Iraq Container Terminal – also managed by Gulftainer.
The facility offers extensive services including cargo transportation from the port, cargo handling, warehousing, consolidation, deconsolidation, sorting, container stripping and stuffing, verification, packaging and labelling, along with other logistics services.
Through its bonded facilities, on-site Customs and Iraqi Port Authorities, life support systems, and professional security, customers benefit from customised services in a professional environment – all available through a convenient one-stop-shop location.
Services available at Umm Qasr Logistics Centre include
Extending Umm Qasr Port’s storage and handling capacity
Secure Storage Areas
Covered and Uncovered Warehousing
Cold Stores
Inland Container Depot
Serviced plots for hazardous, fabrication, commercial and oil and gas industries.
Inland transportation
Customs Clearance
Container Freight Station
LCL handling facility
Container repair
Gulftainer Engineering division
Rental offices and accommodation
FAQs
What services are available at the Umm Qasr Logistics Centre?
UQLC offers comprehensive logistics services including cargo transportation, handling, warehousing, container operations (stripping/stuffing), cold storage, customs clearance and inland container depot services. We also provide secure storage areas, rental offices, accommodation and specialised facilities for hazardous materials and oil and gas industries.
How large is the Umm Qasr Logistics Centre facility?
The Umm Qasr Logistics Centre covers a total area of 750,000 square meters, which includes 6,750 square meters of warehousing space and a 100,000 square meter Inland Container Depot. The facility features two large warehouses (150m x 36m x 8.5m), one smaller warehouse (75m x 18m x 8m), and two cool stores with 6,000 pallet positions.
Is customs clearance available on-site?
Yes, UQLC offers on-site customs clearance through our bonded facilities. We have Iraqi Customs, Iraqi Port Authority, and Iraqi Land Transport Company offices directly on the premises, making it a convenient one-stop-shop location for all your logistics needs.
What are the cold storage capabilities at Umm Qasr Logistics Centre?
Umm Qasr Logistics Centre features two cold stores with a combined area of 3,600 square meters, offering 6 chambers with 6,000 pallet positions. We provide ambient, chilled and frozen storage options to meet various temperature-controlled storage requirements.
How accessible is the Umm Qasr Logistics Centre?
Umm Qasr Logistics Centre is strategically located north of Umm Qasr Port with direct access to the main Basrah-Umm Qasr Road. The facility provides convenient connections to neighboring industrial areas and the Iraq Container Terminal. We control and regulate entry and exit points, allowing users to avoid traffic from the North and South Ports of Umm Qasr.
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