Tag Archives: Iraq
Shorja Wholesale Secrets: How to Supply FMCG to Baghdad’s Largest Hub
Baghdad's Shorja market stands out as one of those timeless powerhouses.
IQS Compliance Secrets: Mandatory Quality Standards for Iraq Exports in 2026
Over my decades in international trade, I've seen markets rise and fall, but few opportunities match the potential of exporting to Iraq...
Baghdad Overland 2026: Cost & Security Comparison via Turkey vs. Iran
overland transport to Baghdad rewards those who plan meticulously for security, timing, and costs.
Iraq Contracts: Don’t Sign Without These War-Risk & Force Majeure Clauses
war-risk insurance and force majeure clauses aren't optional add-ons in Iraq contracts.
Win Iraq Government Tenders: 7 Mandatory Documents for a Successful Bid
winning Iraqi government tenders hinges on meticulous preparation, especially the technical submission.
The Iraq Oil & Gas Gold Rush: How to Qualify and Win Tenders in 2026
The Complete Foreign Contractor Playbook for Ministry of Oil, NOC, BOC, Midland, Dhi Qar and Missan Mega-Projects
Stop! The 7 Deadly Mistakes in Iraqi Government Contracts You Must Avoid
Forty-seven of them cost my clients (or me) between $1.2 million and $68 million each in trapped money, endless arbitration, or outright confiscation.
The Umm Qasr & Basra Bulk Manual: 2026 Strategy for Heavy-Duty Shipping
I have discharged 1.9 million tons of bulk and break-bulk cargo at Umm Qasr and Khor Al-Zubair in the last 24 months alone.
Money in Iraq: Navigating 2026 Central Bank Regulations & Transfer Policies
I have also had three company accounts frozen for 11 months because of one wrong SWIFT message.
From Shore to Shore: A Strategic Guide to Iraq’s Evolving Port Landscape in 2026
This guide is everything I wish I had when I started: a no-nonsense, data-heavy reference that shows exactly how Iraq’s maritime gates work today, where the real bottlenecks are, and how global suppliers and buyers can turn them into reliable, profitable trade corridors in 2026 and beyond.









