Direct Customs Clearance at Umm Qasr and Across Iraq

Customs clearance is our core service. Maaber Shatt Al Arab carries out clearance directly through its own personnel, without passing the work to other clearance companies. Our offices in Basra and Umm Qasr, supported by 12 clearance staff in Umm Qasr, provide a local operational presence for your shipment.

Umm Qasr Customs Clearance

Our Umm Qasr team manages the clearance process from reviewing shipment documents to following up on formalities and coordinating cargo release. We work with the relevant authorities and parties involved in the shipment, and communicate any document requirements or issues that need your attention.

  • 12 Customs Clearance Staff in Umm Qasr
  • Umm Qasr Office
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Clearance Across Iraq’s Border Crossings

We handle customs clearance across Iraq’s border crossings. The clearance plan is prepared around your cargo, entry point and delivery destination, with requirements reviewed before the shipment reaches the border wherever possible.

What We Coordinate

Our clearance work includes shipment document review, preparation and follow-up of customs submissions, inspection coordination, follow-up on applicable requirements, and cargo release arrangements. Where delivery is included in your quotation, we also coordinate onward transport to your destination.

  1. shipment document review
  2. preparation and follow-up of customs submissions
  3. inspection coordination
  4. follow-up on applicable requirements
  5. cargo release arrangements
  6. onward transport to your destination

Prepare Your Documents Before Arrival

Send the documents available for your shipment so we can review them before arrival. These commonly include the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document and certificate of origin. Additional documents or permits may be required depending on the cargo and import arrangements.

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Clearance with Clear Communication

We explain the agreed scope, identify missing information and keep you informed as clearance progresses. Your shipment is handled by our own clearance team, with a direct contact for operational follow-up.

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Tell Us What You Need to Move

Share your cargo details, origin and destination. Whether you need customs clearance, transit or a complete door-to-door service, our team will review your requirements and prepare a tailored quotation.

Submit a Clearance Enquiry