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IQOSM Mosul (ak Mawsil) Port
Mosul (ak Mawsil) Port is the seaport of , in the city of Iraq. Overseas routes include Middle East, Port code is IQOSM.

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Port Code

IQOSM

Name

Mosul (ak Mawsil)

Country / Region

Iraq

City

Sea Routes

Middle East

Type

Latitude

36.1666667

Longitude

-42.5833333

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

Mosul (Ak Mawsil), UN/LOCODE IQOSM, is recorded in the supplied port dataset as a location in Iraq, with the country code IQ and the coordinates 42°35′00″W, 36°10′00″N as provided. From an international forwarding perspective, IQOSM should be treated as a Mosul-area inland logistics location rather than as a confirmed ocean container terminal. International cargo normally requires an additional sea gateway, border gateway or inland interchange before final delivery to Mosul. Our service team can coordinate the complete chain, but the actual gateway, customs route, carrier acceptance and inland delivery plan must be confirmed for each shipment.

Reference item	Recorded value	Operational interpretation
UN/LOCODE	IQOSM	Use consistently in quotations, routing instructions and shipping-system references.
Location name	Mosul (Ak Mawsil)	Confirm the exact consignee, delivery point and customs jurisdiction before booking.
Country	Iraq (IQ)	Apply Iraq-specific import, documentation and customs requirements as confirmed by the appointed broker.
Coordinates in source data	-42.5833333, 36.1666667	Recorded exactly as supplied; verify the location pin before dispatching trucks or issuing delivery instructions.

Key Highlights

Inland destination profileIQOSM is best planned as a destination or inland logistics point, not as a confirmed vessel-loading port.

Gateway-dependent routingOcean cargo requires a separately selected sea gateway or multimodal interchange; routing depends on carrier acceptance and current operating conditions.

Road delivery is criticalFinal-mile planning should cover truck availability, border formalities, security procedures, delivery appointments and consignee readiness.

Data verification requiredThe supplied coordinate should be checked against the consignee’s commercial address and the trucker’s navigation system before execution.

No volume commitmentThe source record shows FCL, LCL and automotive counts of zero; these fields should not be interpreted as a statement of current cargo capacity or market demand.

Facilities & Services

Because IQOSM is not presented in the supplied data as a named marine terminal, facility assumptions must be separated from the services that can be arranged through our forwarding network.

Ocean gateway connection: Containerized imports and exports generally need a separately confirmed ocean terminal or regional gateway for vessel handling, customs release and onward inland movement.
Inland trucking: We can evaluate full-truckload, consolidated, curtain-side, flatbed or specialized equipment requirements according to cargo dimensions and the confirmed delivery address.
Container handling: Empty release, laden pickup, devanning, transloading and equipment return must be checked with the selected gateway, depot and inland operator before booking.
Warehousing and inspection: Temporary storage, cargo inspection and customs-related handling are subject to the nominated warehouse, broker, authority and local operating permission.
Project and oversized cargo: Route surveys, bridge and road restrictions, lifting arrangements and escort requirements should be assessed before accepting heavy or out-of-gauge shipments.

Routes & Transit Times

Ocean-to-inland routing: The typical planning sequence is origin pickup, ocean service to a confirmed regional gateway, customs and terminal handling, followed by road or multimodal delivery to Mosul.
Regional land routing: Shipments may require a cross-border or inland interchange depending on origin, cargo type, carrier network and the customs route accepted for the shipment.
Transit-time controls: Actual timing is influenced by vessel connection availability, transshipment, port dwell, customs examination, border processing, road conditions, security controls and consignee readiness.
Booking practice: Our service team should quote a planning range only after confirming the origin, commodity, Incoterms, gateway, customs broker, delivery address and equipment type. No fixed transit time should be promised from the code alone.

For time-sensitive cargo, request a door-to-door plan with separate milestones for ocean arrival, customs release, inland departure and final delivery. These milestones are operational estimates and remain subject to confirmation.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: The planning focus is Mosul and its surrounding northern Iraq delivery market, subject to the consignee’s precise address and the selected inland route.
Consumer and commercial cargo: General merchandise, retail replenishment, machinery, spare parts, building materials and packaged industrial goods may be suitable for an inland delivery plan after import controls are confirmed.
Construction and infrastructure cargo: Steel, equipment, generators and project components require checks on weight, dimensions, lifting points, road access and possible special transport permissions.
Controlled commodities: Food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, batteries, vehicles and other regulated goods require commodity-specific permits, labeling, documents and handling approval before booking.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off and acceptance: Booking cut-offs, documentation cut-offs, port receiving windows and container return deadlines are set by the selected ocean carrier, gateway and inland operator. Obtain written confirmation rather than relying on a generic schedule.
Customs documentation: Prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, transport document, certificate of origin and any commodity-specific permits. Product descriptions, HS classification, quantities and values must be consistent across all documents.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, safety data sheet and packing certificate where applicable. Dangerous-goods acceptance must be secured before equipment or transport is committed.
Inspection and delivery: Allow contingency for customs examination, document queries, security checks, truck shortages and delivery-site restrictions. The consignee should confirm unloading equipment, receiving hours and authority to take delivery.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the exact consignee address, cargo dimensions, gross weight, commodity description, HS code, Incoterms and desired delivery date before requesting a routing.
Use robust export packaging and moisture protection for long multimodal movements; photograph cargo condition and seal numbers at origin, transloading and delivery where practical.
For full containers, confirm empty release, loading location, verified gross mass, seal procedure, gateway receiving deadline and final equipment-return location in writing.
For urgent, high-value or regulated cargo, compare at least one alternative gateway or inland routing and obtain current customs, security and trucking feasibility confirmation before dispatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can IQOSM be used as a direct ocean shipment port code?

Not without confirmation. The supplied record identifies Mosul (Ak Mawsil), but does not establish a marine terminal, vessel service or container-yard capability. Our team will first select and verify the ocean gateway, then arrange the inland leg to Mosul.

What should be shown as the destination in a quotation?

Use “Mosul, Iraq” or the consignee’s complete delivery address for the inland destination, while separately naming the confirmed ocean gateway or interchange. The UN/LOCODE IQOSM should not replace the physical delivery address.

Why is the location coordinate important?

The source data records the longitude as -42.5833333 and latitude as 36.1666667. Because a coordinate error can misdirect a truck or produce an invalid route, our team should verify the pin against the consignee address before dispatch.

Are FCL and LCL services available for IQOSM?

FCL or LCL may be arranged through a confirmed gateway and inland operator, but availability depends on the carrier, equipment, consolidation plan, customs process and final delivery conditions. It should be quoted case by case.

What information is needed for a reliable transit estimate?

Provide origin, commodity, dimensions, weight, packaging, Incoterms, customs status, delivery address, required date and any dangerous-goods or oversized-cargo details. Our service team can then validate the gateway, inland route and operational milestones.

Data Sources & Provenance

The port code, name, country, source-record coordinates, database identifier and FCL/LCL/automotive fields in this module are taken from the supplied IQOSM port dataset. The code should be cross-checked against the current UN/LOCODE reference before it is used for a live booking or customs document.

UN/LOCODE reference framework: unece.org
Country and location information: supplied port record for IQOSM; operational confirmation remains subject to the appointed carrier, customs broker, gateway and inland provider.
Facility capability, vessel service, cut-off, transit time, customs treatment, road access and charges are intentionally presented as confirmation-dependent items because no verified terminal specification or live schedule is included in the supplied data.

Data-use boundary: the recorded coordinate is reproduced exactly from the source data and should be independently verified before routing. Current operational details must be confirmed by our service team with the selected carrier, gateway, broker and inland transport provider.