Freight and moving within Basra: post your load, get driver offers
Moving a home in Jazair, shop stock in Ashar or building materials to Zubair? On WASL you write your request once and it reaches independent drivers in Basra whose accounts and vehicle documents have been reviewed. They make offers; you compare and choose.
Basra areas you can move from and to
You can post a pickup or delivery within Basra city, its districts and nearby areas. Examples include:
- Ashar
- Maqil
- Jazair
- Qibla
- Baradiya
- Tannuma
- Abu Al-Khasib
- Zubair
- Khor Al-Zubair
- Umm Qasr
- Shatt Al-Arab
These are examples, not a complete list. Areas further from the city centre may have fewer available drivers, so enter your location precisely along with a suitable time.
What can you move within Basra?
Furniture and house moves
Household items or office furniture, from one room to a whole home, with loading agreed in advance.
Small loads and Kia cargo trucks
Shop orders, appliances and boxes that fit a Kia cargo truck or pickup.
Car transport by flatbed or tow truck
A broken-down car that needs towing, or a car that needs a flatbed within Basra or to Baghdad.
Commercial goods and building materials
Shop and warehouse goods within Basra, and building materials that need a lorry or dump truck.
Which vehicle should you ask for?
Kia cargo / Kia Bongo or pickup
For light moves within the city: appliances, boxes or a single room.
Jumbo / Isuzu Jumbo
For a mid-sized home or goods that need a closed box to protect them from heat and dust.
Lorry
For large homes and warehouse goods, or for transport between Basra and Baghdad.
Dump truck
For sand, gravel, fill and other loose building materials.
Trailer (tereila)
For very heavy or very long loads; most often used on the road between governorates.
Flatbed (sateha)
For cars and equipment carried on an open deck.
Not sure? Describe the load, its approximate weight and dimensions if you know them, and the driver will say in their offer whether their vehicle fits. Availability of each type depends on registered drivers who are available.
How to arrange a move within Basra
- 1
Sign up on WASL as a shipper; the WASL team will contact you to get you started.
- 2
Enter the pickup and delivery areas precisely, especially outside the city centre, and describe the load and timing.
- 3
Receive driver offers and compare price, vehicle details and ratings.
- 4
Choose the offer that suits you and coordinate directly with the driver. Payment is in cash between you, as agreed in the offer.
Is your load going to Baghdad?
WASL covers transport between Basra and Baghdad in both directions. Read the route guide before you post your load:
Contact for Basra requests
The WASL head office is on Shuhada Al-Saydiya Street, Baghdad, Iraq. We follow up Basra requests with you by phone, WhatsApp and email, and moves are carried out by independent drivers with their own vehicles.
Contact WASLQuestions about transport within Basra
How much does a move within Basra cost?
There is no fixed price. It depends on distance, vehicle type, the size and weight of the load, and help with loading. You enter a suggested budget and drivers make their offers.
Can I move goods from Zubair or Abu Al-Khasib to central Basra?
Yes, you can post a request between Basra areas and nearby districts. Driver availability depends on the area and the time of the request.
Do you handle customs clearance or port pickups?
No. WASL does not offer customs clearance, port services, international shipping, containers or storage. WASL connects you with drivers for moving loads within Basra and between Basra and Baghdad.
Can I move goods from Basra to Baghdad?
Yes, WASL is available between Basra and Baghdad in both directions. Read the Basra–Baghdad guide to see what to prepare before posting.
How do I pay?
Payment is in cash, directly between the shipper and the driver, according to the offer you choose. WASL does not collect transport fees or handle payments.