Iraqi Ports Discuss Impact of Strait of Hormuz Closure and Measures to Contain Trade Disruptions

mesoiraq - The General Company for Iraqi Ports held a meeting on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, to discuss the repercussions of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and its potential impact on trade, maritime transport and supply chains. The meeting was attended by Technical Assistant Haytham Kadhim and a number of international experts. Held via video conference with representatives from several government institutions and the private sector, the meeting addressed potential challenges facing economic, commercial and transportation sectors, as well as measures and solutions to limit the effects of the crisis and ensure the continuity of transport and trade. The company's technical assistant emphasized the importance of the Strait of Hormuz to maritime trade and transport, noting that Iraq is among the countries affected by its closure. He added that the company is studying appropriate measures to respond to developments and benefit from international expertise. Participants also discussed strengthening supply-chain and logistics resilience and improving coordination between government institutions and the private sector to maintain commercial activity and reduce potential economic repercussions for Basra and Iraq as a whole.