🚢 Ro/Ro & Container Shipping Options
Choose the right shipping method for your cargo — whether it’s vehicles, boats, machinery, or personal goods — with flexible Ro/Ro and container shipping services from the USA to Iraq.

📅 Weekly Sailings from Major U.S. Ports
We provide regular weekly sailings to Umm Qasr Port, Iraq’s main commercial gateway, ensuring fast and dependable delivery every time.

🛡️ Fully Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Your cargo is handled by a trusted, fully accredited international carrier, offering complete protection and compliance throughout the entire transport process.

🧾 Customs Documentation & Clearance Assistance
Our experienced logistics team prepares and processes all export and import documentation, ensuring smooth customs clearance and full compliance with Iraqi import regulations.

📍 Real-Time Shipment Tracking
Stay informed at every stage of the journey with live shipment tracking and real-time updates — from pickup in the USA to final delivery in Iraq.

🚚 Door-to-Port Pickup Across the USA
We provide nationwide cargo pickup services, collecting your shipment directly from your location and transporting it to the nearest U.S. export terminal for hassle-free handling.

💰 Affordable & Transparent Pricing
Enjoy competitive rates with no hidden fees — just dependable, professional service from start to finish.

Whether you’re relocating, importing vehicles, or shipping heavy equipment, Royal Shipping Lines ensures your shipment to Iraq is secure, efficient, and worry-free every step of the way.

Whether you’re moving permanently, returning home, or relocating for work, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and affordable international shipping for personal effects and household goods from the USA to Iraq. With regular sailings to Umm Qasr Port, we make your relocation simple, efficient, and worry-free.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects Shipping

We handle all types of household and personal items with care and precision, including:

• Furniture (beds, sofas, tables, cabinets)

• Appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, stoves)

• Electronics (TVs, computers, sound systems)

• Kitchenware & household essentials

• Clothing, books, and personal belongings

• Packed boxes or full household shipments

🚛 Relocation Services & Shipping Options

Our logistics experts ensure your belongings arrive safely and on schedule with flexible options designed to fit your move:

• FCL (Full Container Load): Private 20ft or 40ft containers for full household relocations

• LCL (Less-than-Container Load): Shared container space for smaller or partial shipments

• Door-to-Port Service: Pickup available anywhere in the USA with delivery to Iraq’s main port, Umm Qasr

• Customs Clearance Support: Expert assistance with import documentation and coordination with Iraqi Customs

With Royal Shipping Lines, your relocation to Iraq is handled with professional care, transparent pricing, and reliable delivery — making your international move smooth and stress-free.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in transporting all types of vehicles from the USA to Iraq, with shipments arriving safely and efficiently at Umm Qasr Port. Each vehicle is shipped with care, precision, and full compliance with Iraqi Customs regulations.

🚗 Passenger Cars
🚙 SUVs and Crossovers
🚐 Pickup Trucks and Vans
🏍️ Motorcycles and Scooters
🚛 Commercial Trucks and Fleets
🚐 Motorhomes & RVs
🏌️ Golf Carts – ideal for resorts, hotels, and private compounds
🏎️ Luxury, Classic & Collector Vehicles

Whether you’re shipping a personal vehicle, business fleet, or a luxury or collector car, Royal Shipping Lines offers secure, affordable, and fully insured vehicle shipping from the USA to Iraq, ensuring your cargo arrives on time and in perfect condition.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we specialize in shipping boats, jet skis, and other watercraft from the USA to Iraq, with safe and efficient delivery to Umm Qasr Port. Whether you’re transporting a personal vessel, commercial boat, or luxury yacht, our team ensures secure, reliable, and cost-effective shipping, fully compliant with Iraqi customs and port regulations.

⚓ Types of Boats & Watercraft We Ship to Iraq

🛶 Small Boats & Dinghies – shipped in containers or securely crated for maximum protection
🚤 Jet Skis & Personal Watercraft – shipped on trailers or safely secured in containers
🛥️ Yachts & Luxury Boats – transported using specialized carriers for premium safety and handling
⛵ Sailboats – shipped with custom cradles or flat-rack containers for stability and care
🚢 Commercial & Fishing Boats – oversized and heavy-duty transport options available

With Royal Shipping Lines, your boat or watercraft is shipped with expert handling, full insurance coverage, and dependable on-time delivery to Iraq.

Whether for construction, agriculture, oil & gas, or industrial operations, Royal Shipping Lines provides secure and efficient shipping solutions for heavy-duty machinery and equipment from the USA to Iraq. Our licensed, bonded, and insured team ensures safe transport, smooth customs clearance, and on-time delivery for businesses, contractors, and equipment dealers.

🚜 Agricultural Machinery Shipping
We handle all types of agricultural and farming equipment, including:

• Tractors

• Harvesters & Combines

• Planters & Seeders

• Sprayers & Cultivators

• Other essential farm machinery for Iraq’s agricultural sector

🏗 Construction & Industrial Equipment Shipping
Our team manages the safe transport of heavy and oversized equipment for construction, oilfield, and industrial projects, including:

• Excavators, Bulldozers & Loaders

• Cranes & Graders

• Forklifts & Heavy Trucks

• Mining, Drilling & Earthmoving Equipment

With Royal Shipping Lines, you can count on professional handling, reliable coordination, and full insurance coverage for all your machinery shipments to Iraq — ensuring a safe, efficient, and compliant delivery every time.

🚗 Ro/Ro (Roll-On/Roll-Off)
Your vehicle or equipment is driven directly onto the vessel and securely fastened inside a protected cargo deck. This method is ideal for operable cars, SUVs, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and heavy machinery, providing a cost-effective and reliable way to ship from the USA to Umm Qasr Port, Iraq.

📦 Container Shipping
Best suited for non-running vehicles, luxury or classic cars, motorcycles, boats on trailers, or multiple units. We offer both 20ft and 40ft containers, with shared container (LCL) options available for smaller shipments. Container shipping provides maximum protection and security throughout the journey to Iraq.

⚙️ Agricultural & Construction Machinery
We offer Ro/Ro, container, and flat rack shipping solutions for tractors, excavators, bulldozers, harvesters, and other heavy-duty equipment. Our expert logistics team ensures safe loading, secure stowage, and smooth, on-time delivery — all in full compliance with Iraqi customs and port regulations.

With Royal Shipping Lines, you can trust your shipment to Iraq will be handled professionally, shipped efficiently, and delivered safely every time.

✅ Original Vehicle Title (must be clear of any liens)
✅ Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice
✅ Valid Passport or Driver’s License
✅ Consignee’s Iraq Import License or Company Registration Certificate (for customs clearance)

Make sure all documentation is accurate, complete, and consistent before shipping — this helps avoid delays, speed up customs processing, and ensures a smooth, compliant vehicle import into Iraq.

At Royal Shipping Lines, we provide international shipping services directly to Iraq’s main seaport, ensuring smooth customs clearance, secure storage, and efficient distribution of vehicles, containers, and heavy equipment across the country.

📍 Port of Umm Qasr – Iraq’s primary deep-water port located in Basra Province. It handles Ro/Ro vessels, containerized shipments, bulk goods, and general cargo, serving as the country’s main gateway for trade and logistics throughout the Middle East region.

🏢 Bonded Warehouses in Iraq

📍 Basra Free Zone – a central logistics and distribution hub offering bonded storage, customs processing, and handling for vehicles, machinery, and commercial cargo bound for destinations across Iraq and neighboring GCC market

🛳️ East Coast USA (Miami, New York, Savannah, Charleston → Umm Qasr Port, Iraq): 25–30 days 🚀 Fastest Route
🛳️ Gulf Coast USA (Houston, New Orleans → Umm Qasr Port, Iraq): 30–35 days
🛳️ West Coast USA (Los Angeles, Long Beach → Umm Qasr Port, Iraq): 40–45 days, typically routed via transshipment through major European or Middle Eastern ports.

⚠️ Note: Transit times are approximate and may vary depending on the shipping line, route, seasonal demand, and service type (Ro/Ro, container, or flat rack).

👉 Fastest Route: Shipments departing from the U.S. East Coast, especially Miami, New York, or Savannah, generally provide the quickest and most direct service to Iraq — ideal for time-sensitive vehicles, heavy machinery, and commercial cargo shipments.

Last Updated: November 2, 2021

When shipping goods to Iraq, it’s important to understand the customs regulations and import restrictions enforced by the Iraqi Customs Authority. Certain items are prohibited, while others require special government approval before they can enter the country. Non-compliance may result in fines, confiscation, or shipment delays.

🚫 Prohibited & Restricted Items in Iraq

Importing the following items into Iraq requires special permits or approval from relevant government ministries:

• Agricultural seeds – subject to inspection and approval by the Ministry of Agriculture

• Live animals – must meet veterinary health and quarantine requirements

• Chemicals and hazardous materials – require clearance from the Ministry of Environment and other regulatory bodies

• Pharmaceutical products and medical supplies – must be licensed and approved by the Iraqi Ministry of Health

• Products containing alcohol – restricted and may require import authorization for specific purposes

• Pornographic materials – strictly prohibited under Iraqi law

• Archaeological artifacts and antiques – prohibited to export or import without approval from the Ministry of Culture and Antiquities

✅ Stay Compliant When Shipping to Iraq

Before exporting, verify your cargo complies with Iraqi import laws to avoid customs issues or delays.
Royal Shipping Lines provides expert customs documentation support and import compliance guidance, ensuring your shipment to Iraq arrives safely and legally.