DP World launches 36-hour maritime service linking Dubai and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port

The new vessel will transport full trailer units and drivers directly between the ports.

DP World has launched a new 36-hour maritime service between Dubai’s Mina Rashid and Iraq’s Umm Qasr Port.

In a company statement, DP World said the vessel has recently undergone upgrades at Drydocks World and is scheduled to begin operations this month.

The vessel will transport non-containerised,  full trailer units with drivers travelling on board, providing customers a direct and secure door-to-door solution between the UAE and Iraq. It will also facilitate onward transit to neighbouring countries, improve reliability and reduce cross-border complexities.

“The introduction of the service reflects strong market demand for faster, more controlled trailer movements, reducing handling requirements and simplifying planning across key trading sectors,” DP World said.

On the return journey, DP World Express will carry export cargo from Iraq back to the UAE, supporting two-way trade and increasing efficiency across the region’s supply chains.

“The new service enhances DP World’s integrated logistics capabilities and expands direct maritime connectivity for non-containerised cargo.  It also promises sustainability benefits by reducing CO2 emissions associated with alternative transport and logistics options,” the company said.