Iraq Reviews Japanese Loan Port Projects, Including Floating Dock and Shipyard City Plans
Shipping Arabia, October 25, 2026 – The General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) has reviewed progress on Japanese loan port projects, including plans for a new floating dock and shipyard city. The developments form part of Iraq’s efforts to modernize port infrastructure, strengthen operational capabilities and improve maritime services.
GCPI Director General Abdullah Ati Abdullah chaired a meeting with representatives of the Japanese loan program and relevant company department heads. The discussions focused on project progress, implementation requirements and completion rates, alongside plans to advance the developments in line with the company’s port modernization objectives.
The meeting also examined how the projects would support infrastructure expansion and improve the operational readiness of Iraqi ports.
Japanese Loan Port Projects Include Floating Dock and Shipyard City
A central focus of the meeting was the assessment of a proposed location for a new floating dock and discussions surrounding the planned shipyard city project.
Participants reviewed the infrastructure requirements necessary to support both developments and ensure their integration with existing port expansion and modernization plans.
The proposed facilities aim to strengthen ship maintenance and repair services, improve the efficiency of marine operations and enhance the capabilities of Iraq’s maritime infrastructure.
In addition, the projects are intended to improve the readiness of Iraqi ports to accommodate growing maritime transport demand. Their development forms part of broader efforts to modernize port facilities and expand the range of services available to the maritime sector.
The discussions also addressed the need to align supporting infrastructure with the operational requirements of the planned facilities, ensuring coordination between individual projects and the wider port development program.
GCPI Emphasizes Project Coordination and Implementation
The meeting highlighted the importance of coordination among GCPI departments responsible for implementing the Japanese loan port projects.
Participants emphasized the need to monitor implementation stages, assess progress against project requirements and maintain coordination between ongoing developments and future infrastructure plans.
These efforts align with the directives of Iraq’s Minister of Transport, Wahab Al-Hasani, concerning the advancement of development projects and the strengthening of transport infrastructure.
The meeting also reinforced the importance of integrating current port projects with longer-term development plans to support sustainable modernization across Iraq’s maritime sector.
Through the proposed floating dock, shipyard city and associated infrastructure improvements, GCPI aims to strengthen ship repair capabilities, enhance marine services and support the continued development of Iraqi ports.
Source: Iraqi Ministry of Transport / General Company for Ports of Iraq
