The general company for Iraqi seaports has completed the repair and improvement works at the major sections of Umm Qaser seaport that was damaged during the war. A source at the media center of the company  said that all channels leading to the seaport were cleaned and deepened so they can allow the passage of large ships.

The source added, coording to <i>Almendhar</i> newspaper, that fours quays were constructed and  a number of special cranes were repaired. In addition, deck number 10 was rehabilitated and is operational. Deck number 12 was also repaired in order to ba able to absorb ships that transports grains. The source indicated that a special operation room was established to facilitate the communications process with the ships.

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