Daewoo E&C Completes Expressway in Iraq... First Phase of Port Logistics Infrastructure

Daewoo Engineering & Construction announced on July 8 that it has completed the construction of a 62 km-long expressway connecting the Al-Faw New Port and Umm Qasr in southern Iraq. The company received the final completion certificate from the Iraq Port Authority, the project owner.

This was a design and build turnkey project worth a total of USD 440 million, which Daewoo Engineering & Construction carried out independently. Construction began in August 2021 and continued for 45 months, followed by a one-year defect liability period, before being officially completed last year in May. This section is the first phase of a national strategic project promoted by the local government in Iraq’s largest port city and serves as a core logistics corridor. The expressway is expected to become a key piece of infrastructure for the international logistics network extending through Türkiye to Europe. Daewoo Engineering & Construction noted that, in addition to previous projects such as the breakwater and tunnel, successfully completing this major connecting road further strengthened its partnership in the Al-Faw New Port development process.

Interchange section of Al-Faw connection road in Iraq. Provided by Daewoo Engineering & Construction

The company managed to complete the project amid ongoing challenges such as supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as logistics delays and movement restrictions due to armed conflicts. By securing essential materials in advance, expanding storage yards, and deploying skilled foreign workers and equipment, Daewoo Engineering & Construction minimized interruptions to the construction schedule. Most of the core work was managed in-house, allowing the company to complete the project as originally planned.

Since beginning breakwater construction in 2014, Daewoo Engineering & Construction has carried out a total of nine projects worth USD 3.8 billion as part of the local new port development. The company stated, “Based on the technical expertise we have accumulated, we will continue to expand business opportunities not only in Iraq but also in the broader Middle East large-scale infrastructure market.”

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