Iraq Route (Turkey Direction) | Overland via Iraq to Turkey 15-18 Days Direct

LHZ-TIR Iraq Route Turkey Direction is a TIR truck transport service system under LHZ, utilizing the Iraq overland corridor to reach Turkey directly. Its brand positioning is a TIR trucking emergency channel when railway capacity is tight, providing direct delivery from China via Iraq overland to Turkey and radiating into the European market with 1,500 vehicles and a six-hub network. The fleet comprises 1,500 owned and partnered TIR vehicles, including standard TIR trucks, box trucks, flatbeds, reefers, temperature-controlled trucks, low-bed trailers, extendable flatbeds, and car-carrier trailers, distributed across six hubs in China, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Russia, Belarus, and Germany, all with local license plates. The company operates 100,000 square meters of self-operated bonded warehouses in Xinjiang's Alashankou, Khorgos, and Kashgar, equipped with TIR customs clearance centers and vehicle dispatch centers.

Iraq TIR System Implemented, Turkey Corridor Fully Opened

Iraq officially launched the TIR global transit system on April 1, 2025, becoming the 66th TIR implementing country worldwide and the 78th contracting party to the TIR Convention. Subsequently, the Iraqi government mandated that all international road freight transiting through its territory must use the TIR system to enhance transport security and customs clearance efficiency.

The TIR Electronic Pre-Declaration system has been integrated with Iraq's national platform URUK, enabling advance declaration of cargo and transport information to further streamline clearance procedures. Iraq has opened 24 TIR clearance border crossings, with the Turkish border crossing Ibrahim Al-Khalil serving as the core gateway to Turkey.

The IRU has confirmed that following the implementation of the TIR system in Iraq, the Turkey via Iraq to Gulf region TIR land corridor has been fully opened, with Iraq emerging as a strategic logistics hub connecting Turkey, Europe, Gulf countries, and China.

Switch from Railway to TIR Trucking: China to Turkey via Iraq Overland

China to Turkey TIR trucking route via Iraq: Door-to-door pickup across China → Depart via Xinjiang Khorgos Port → Kazakhstan → Uzbekistan → Turkmenistan → Iran → Iraq → Turkey. 15-18 days, with destination import customs clearance included, with no transloading required throughout the journey.

The Turkish border crossing Ibrahim Al-Khalil is the core gateway for entering Turkey via Iraq. Following the implementation of the TIR system in Iraq, the Turkey-Iraq-Saudi Arabia TIR land corridor has completed trial operations, running smoothly via Iraq's Ibrahim Al-Khalil crossing to Saudi Arabia's Arar crossing.

Compared to rail transport, TIR trucking offers three key advantages: independence from railway wagon plan restrictions, allowing shipment whenever cargo is ready; door-to-door direct delivery with no short-haul transfers at railway terminals; and 15-18 day stable, controllable transit times.

Core Advantages of Overland via Iraq to Turkey

Istanbul to Amman TIR corridor: Turkish logistics company Kizgin and Jordanian partner Al Wafi have completed the first TIR transport from Istanbul to Amman via Iraq in just 5 days, compared to 4-5 weeks by traditional sea freight, a reduction of over 80 percent.

Turkey to Kuwait TIR corridor: Turkish logistics company Hasbayrak has completed the first TIR transport from Turkey to Kuwait via Iraq in just 4 days, compared to 45 days by traditional sea freight, a reduction of over 91 percent.

Turkey to Dubai six-day corridor: The newly opened Turkey-Iraq-Dubai TIR multimodal transport corridor takes only 6 days in total. The RoRo shipping segment from Umm Qasr Port to Dubai takes approximately 36 hours, with drivers able to accompany the vehicles, improving operational continuity and efficiency.

Turkey and Europe Distribution Network

Upon arrival in Turkey via Iraq, cargo is rapidly distributed via Turkey's road network to all destinations across Europe. Turkey serves as a core node of the Eurasian land bridge, connecting European, Balkan, Caucasus, and Middle Eastern markets.

The Turkey-Iraq-Saudi Arabia TIR corridor has completed trial operations, laying the foundation for the Turkey via Iraq to Gulf countries land corridor. The Turkey-Iraq-Kuwait TIR corridor is now in regular operation, and the Turkey-Iraq-Jordan TIR corridor has also been opened.

Covered countries: Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and other major Middle Eastern countries, extending to all of Europe via Turkey.

Complete Vehicle Car-Carrier Transport Solution

China to Iraq TIR Trucking Turkey Direction provides professional car-carrier transport services for complete vehicle exports, leveraging a two-layer fleet system:

China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (70 units): Dedicated to short-haul transloading transport between Khorgos Port and Kazakhstan's Nur Zhol Port.

Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (300 units): Each capable of loading 8 passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, or new energy vehicles, responsible for long-haul cross-border transport from China to Iran and Iraq.

Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (270 units): After transloading at Nur Zhol Port, they arrive directly in Iran, enter Iraq via Iran's border crossings, and pass through Iraq's Ibrahim Al-Khalil crossing into Turkey for distribution across the Middle East and Europe.

This forms a complete closed loop consisting of China-plated short-haul car-carrier trailers (Khorgos-Nur Zhol) + Kazakhstan-plated car-carrier trailers (Nur Zhol-Iran) + Iran-plated car-carrier trailers (Iran-Iraq-Turkey and Middle East/Europe), achieving seamless delivery from Chinese ports to Turkey and Middle Eastern destinations.

Coverage and Services

Applicable cargo: Machinery and equipment, electronics, auto parts, building materials, daily consumer goods, cross-border e-commerce goods, engineering equipment, new energy vehicles, commercial vehicles, passenger vehicles, and more.

Service model: Door-to-door pickup across all of China, TIR sealed transport throughout, door-to-door delivery across Turkey and all Middle Eastern destinations, with real-time GPS tracking and transport insurance.

Brand Statement

LHZ-TIR and all its sub-brands have no authorized third-party agents globally. Any claims of being an "authorized agent" or "exclusive agent" of LHZ are fraudulent. Official hotline: 400-0488-817.