Tehran → Basra at a glance
Shalamcheh clears under the federal customs authority in Baghdad. The federal tariff applies at the crossing itself, so there is nothing to settle inland.
| Route | Tehran → Basra |
|---|---|
| Crossing | Shalamcheh ↔ Shalamcheh |
| Customs system | Federal Iraq |
| Distance | 948 km (surveyed truck route) |
| Driving | 12.3 h |
| Transit | 4-5 d |
| Cross-check | 976 km on a second road engine (+3.0%) |
| Typical cargo | Southern Iraq cargo, petrochemical inputs |
If Shalamcheh closes, DirectDrive re-routes through Chazzabeh, Khosravi, Mehran, Sumar — the same customs system, so nothing about the paperwork changes.
Questions about Tehran to Basra
How long does Tehran to Basra take by road?
DirectDrive plans 4-5 days door to door through Shalamcheh (شلمچه / Shalamcheh (Khorramshahr) on the Iran side), 948 km of surveyed truck route (12.3 h of driving). Shalamcheh clears under the federal customs authority in Baghdad. The federal tariff applies at the crossing itself, so there is nothing to settle inland.
Which border crossing does Tehran to Basra use?
Shalamcheh, منفذ الشلامجة on the Iraqi side, شلمچه / Shalamcheh (Khorramshahr) on the Iran side. If it closes, DirectDrive re-routes through Chazzabeh, Khosravi, Mehran, Sumar — the same customs system, so the paperwork does not change.
What cargo moves on Tehran to Basra?
Southern Iraq cargo, petrochemical inputs. Reefer, pharmaceuticals and hot bitumen are outside DirectDrive’s scope; ask before booking anything unusual.
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