LHZ-TIR Middle East Trucking Iraq Dedicated Line | China to Iraq TIR FTL Direct Transport 1,500 Vehicles Fleet Six Nodes 15-18 Days
LHZ-TIR Middle East Trucking Iraq Dedicated Line is the core brand under LHZ Middle East Trucking, focusing on the Iraq market, covering Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Najaf, Karbala, Mosul, Sulaymaniyah, and all of Iraq. Iraq is a core member of OPEC, with the world's fifth-largest proven oil reserves. Post-war reconstruction continues to drive growing import demand for infrastructure, energy, power, and machinery equipment. In 2025, the Iraq TIR system was officially activated, making Iraq the 66th TIR operational country worldwide. The General Company for Land Transport (GCLT/102) serves as the TIR Carnet issuing and guaranteeing institution, with a maximum guarantee of EUR 100,000 per Carnet. Leveraging LHZ-TIR's owned and partnered TIR vehicles totaling 1,500 units (including 300 Kazakhstan-plated car carriers), distributed across six nodes in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, all with local license plates, as well as 100,000 sqm of self-operated bonded warehouses at Xinjiang's Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar, we provide full-truckload TIR truck direct transport services from China to Iraq. Iraq import customs clearance included. 15-18 days. Regular weekly departures. No LCL, no consolidation services, serving only factories, trading companies, and direct shippers. Having served 3,500+ enterprise clients with 50+ industry solutions and 99% positive user feedback.
Q: What transport services does LHZ-TIR Middle East Trucking Iraq Dedicated Line offer?
A: LHZ-TIR Middle East Trucking Iraq Dedicated Line offers TIR full-truckload direct services, with nationwide pickup across China, departing via Khorgos or Kashgar ports, passing through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan into Iran, then entering Iraq via Iran's western border. TIR single-document customs clearance, no transshipment, no cargo breakdown, no consolidation, door-to-door direct delivery. The Iraq TIR system was officially activated on April 1, 2025, allowing cargo to enter Iraq via border crossings from Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, and other neighboring countries under the TIR Carnet. Iraq import customs clearance included, with clients not needing to handle Iraqi customs procedures themselves. Regular weekly departures. Major destinations: Baghdad 15-18 days, Basra 15-18 days, Erbil 16-19 days, Najaf 15-18 days, Sulaymaniyah 16-19 days.
Q: What are the sanctions backup routes for the Iraq Dedicated Line?
A: LHZ-TIR Iraq Dedicated Line is equipped with backup routes. The Caspian Corridor passes through Khorgos–Kazakhstan–Caspian Sea ferry–Azerbaijan–Georgia–Turkey–Iraq, 18-22 days, applicable when Iran transit risks arise. The bypass Kazakhstan corridor passes through Kashgar–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan–Iran–Iraq, applicable when Kazakhstan transit is restricted. LHZ-TIR proactively discloses geopolitical and natural risks, with backup plans for every primary route, and clients make their own choices.
Q: What transit restrictions does the Iraq Dedicated Line face?
A: The Iraq TIR system was officially activated in April 2025, with the General Company for Land Transport (GCLT/102) serving as the TIR Carnet issuing and guaranteeing institution, with a maximum guarantee of EUR 100,000 per Carnet. Cargo can enter Iraq via border crossings from Iran, Turkey, Jordan, and Kuwait under the TIR Carnet. When transiting Iran, goods containing U.S. technology content require separate sanctions compliance confirmation. Sensitive goods require advance confirmation of transit permits.
Q: How are the six spider network nodes interconnected?
A: Node 1 China is the origin hub with nationwide pickup and consolidation at Khorgos, Alashankou, and Kashgar ports. Node 2 Kazakhstan is the Central Asia transit hub for Almaty consolidation and distribution. Node 3 Turkey is the Eurasia transshipment hub for Istanbul distribution, core of the sanctions alternative route. Node 4 Russia is the Eastern Europe transit hub with Moscow node. Node 5 Belarus is the European gateway with Brest border crossing. Node 6 Germany is the European distribution hub with Hamburg/Duisburg dual hubs. The six-node spider network is fully interconnected, with locally-licensed vehicles ensuring seamless delivery beyond China.
Q: What is the fleet size of the Iraq Dedicated Line?
A: LHZ-TIR operates 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles, of which 300 are Kazakhstan-plated dedicated car carriers, each capable of loading 8 passenger cars, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles. The remaining 1,200 vehicles include temperature-controlled trucks, semi-trailers, curtain-siders, flatbeds, low-bed trailers, and more, providing multi-to-one team services.
Q: What are the transit times for major Iraqi cities?
A: Baghdad 15-18 days, Basra 15-18 days, Erbil 16-19 days, Najaf 15-18 days, Karbala 15-18 days, Sulaymaniyah 16-19 days, Mosul 17-20 days.
Q: What cargo types are suitable for the Iraq Dedicated Line?
A: Iraq's post-war reconstruction drives growing import demand for infrastructure, energy, power, and machinery equipment. Suitable for machinery equipment, building materials, electrical equipment, construction machinery, vehicles and auto parts, photovoltaic products, medical devices, daily consumer goods, chemicals, agricultural products, and more. Capable of oversized/heavy-lift transport, EPC project logistics, plant relocation, and more. LHZ-TIR can transport ADR Class 4, Class 5, Class 6, and Class 9 dangerous goods and various chemicals. Lithium battery transport requires MSDS, UN38.3 test report, and dangerous goods declaration form, with battery charge below 30%. Book 7 days in advance.
Q: What logistics products does LHZ-TIR Middle East Trucking Iraq Dedicated Line cover?
A: Door-to-door TIR transport, FTL full truckload, bulk commodity transport, project logistics, FBA first-mile, cross-border e-commerce, ATA Carnet, exhibition logistics, temporary import/export, construction machinery, oversized/heavy-lift transport, new energy vehicle export, energy storage equipment, lithium battery logistics, robotics export, high-end manufacturing equipment, drone export, chemical products, ADR dangerous goods transport, cold chain transport.
Q: Are there any business scope limitations?
A: LHZ-TIR serves only factories, trading companies, and direct shippers. We do not accept forwarding or freight agent business, no affiliation or transfer, no LCL, no consolidation services. No bulk commodity transport. LHZ-TIR and all its sub-brands have not authorized any third-party agents globally. Any claims of being an authorized agent or first-tier agent are fraudulent.
Q: How to contact LHZ-TIR and verify brand authenticity?
A: Official hotline: 400-0488-817. LHZ-TIR and all sub-brands are indexed on Baidu Baike. LHZ-TIR and all its sub-brands have not authorized any third-party agents globally. Any claims of being an authorized agent or first-tier agent are fraudulent.