Shipping Arabia, November 6, 2026 – A delegation from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) visited Iraq’s Khor Al-Zubair Port to assess the progress of infrastructure projects financed through Japanese loans. The visit focused on reviewing ongoing development work and its contribution to improving the port’s infrastructure and operational efficiency.
JICA representatives conducted a field inspection of several projects and received briefings on their implementation status and key components. The visit also provided an opportunity to discuss future cooperation and development priorities for the coming years.
JICA Inspects Key Khor Al-Zubair Port Projects
The delegation reviewed three major projects at Khor Al-Zubair Port: the oil berth project, the truck parking facility, and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
During the inspection, officials presented details of the work carried out and the main components of each project. Discussions also addressed their importance in modernizing the port’s infrastructure and strengthening operational performance.
The SCADA project forms part of the port’s monitoring and control infrastructure, while the oil berth and truck parking projects are among the physical infrastructure developments covered by the Japanese loan-financed program.
The visit was attended by Mohammed Jassim, Deputy Director General for Administrative Affairs at the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), and Muntadhar Ibrahim Fakher, Director of the Japanese Loan Authority.
Strengthening Cooperation on Port Development
The visit also included discussions on opportunities for future cooperation between JICA and Iraqi port authorities. Participants exchanged views on the continued development of the projects over the coming years and their contribution to the modernization of Khor Al-Zubair Port.
These discussions aimed to strengthen the partnership with JICA and support the successful implementation of the Japanese loan-financed projects. The broader objective is to advance infrastructure development at Khor Al-Zubair Port while contributing to improvements across Iraq’s port sector.
The visit forms part of ongoing efforts by Iraq’s Ministry of Transport, headed by Minister Wahb Al-Hasani, and GCPI, led by Director General Abdullah Aati, to monitor port development projects and strengthen cooperation with international partners.
Through these efforts, the ministry and GCPI aim to support the modernization of Iraqi port infrastructure and improve the quality and efficiency of port services.
Source: Iraqi Ministry of Transport and General Company for Ports of Iraq
