Commercial traffic through Iraq's Trebil and Al-Waleed border crossings has increased, driven by improved security conditions along the trade routes, according to the commissioner of Al-Rutba district in the Al-Anbar province.
The uptick in activity at these western gateways suggests a gradual normalization of overland logistics in a region that has long been constrained by instability.
The development comes as broader regional shipping metrics show signs of recovery.
Commercial vessel traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb strait, a critical chokepoint connecting the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, rose to 28 vessels on Monday.
This increase marks a notable uptick in flow through the waterway, which has been a focal point for global supply chain risks.
While the Iraqi border data reflects localized improvements in overland trade, the simultaneous rise in Red Sea shipping activity indicates that maritime routes are also regaining stability.