Border status
Updated: 15.10.2026Updated weekly; an estimate only. Check with us before loading.
* Times exclude border queues and vary with season, cargo and border conditions.
How this route works
Cargo is collected at the port or city of origin in Türkiye and trucked to the Iranian border.
It crosses Iran’s customs territory under international transit and is handed over at the Iraqi border; SEAROAD specialists handle the transit documents and the customs posts on the way.
How it works
- 1Enquiry: send the origin, destination, cargo type and weight.
- 2We confirm the rate, transit time and documents.
- 3Loading at origin and preparation of transport documents.
- 4Carriage and border crossing, followed by a SEAROAD specialist all the way.
- 5Clearance or delivery at destination.
Documents usually needed
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- CMR consignment note
- Transit declaration or TIR Carnet, depending on the route
- Documents required for entry into Iraq
We confirm the exact documents for your shipment after your enquiry.
Frequently asked questions
How long from Mersin to the Iraqi border?
About 5 days, not counting border queues.
Is the cargo cleared in Iran?
No. Transit cargo only crosses Iran’s customs territory and is not cleared there.
Which cities do you collect from?
Mersin, Iskenderun and Gaziantep; ask us about other Turkish cities.
Where is your next shipment coming from?
Tell us the origin and the cargo; we will reply with the rate and transit time.