Iraq Grand Faw Port

Products：Carbon Steel Plate (Q355D/E-Z35), Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Pipe Piles

Quantity: 2750 tons

Project location: Located at the southernmost tip of Iraq, the Faw Peninsula faces the Persian Gulf and lies near the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers at their mouths to the sea.

Date: 2010.07

I. Project Background: Iraq's "Project of the Century"

*Project Name: Grand Faw Port, Iraq

*Geographical Location: Basra Province, southern Iraq, bordering the Persian Gulf.

*Strategic Significance: Upon completion, it will become the largest port in the Middle East, connecting the Gulf region with Turkey and Europe via the "Road to Development" trunk line, fundamentally changing the regional logistics landscape.

*Engineering Challenges:

1. Extreme Salt Spray Corrosion: The Persian Gulf is one of the saltiest seas in the world, with summer temperatures reaching over 50°C, posing an extreme challenge to the anti-corrosion coatings of steel.

2. Heavy Impact: As a deep-water port, the wharf structure must withstand the impact of berthing ships weighing tens of thousands of tons and the long-term fatigue load of ocean waves.

3. Soft Soil Foundation Support: The port is located in a wetland and silt-rich terrain, placing extremely high demands on the verticality and mechanical performance of the steel pipe piles in the foundation construction.

II. Shandong Runhai Steel's Customized Supply Matrix

Addressing the unique marine engineering requirements of the Fao-Austria Port, Shandong Runhai Steel provided a "high-performance, long-life" steel solution: Products supplied include: medium-thick carbon steel plates for marine engineering (Q355D/E-Z35), and heavy-duty hot-dip galvanized steel pipe piles.

III. Technological Highlights and Industry Adaptability

1. "Protective Color" for Conquering the Persian Gulf: High-performance anti-corrosion technology

2. Supporting Tens of Thousands of Tons of Pressure: Z-axis load-bearing plates

3. "Zero-Time Difference" Delivery through Global Collaboration

IV. Cooperation Value: Supporting the "Road to Development"

1. Deep Participation in Middle East Reconstruction: The successful service to the Fao-Austria Port signifies that Shandong Runhai Steel has entered the ranks of top global port construction suppliers.

2. Fulfilling the Commitment to Chinese Quality: Facing extremely high construction difficulties, the high reliability of the company's products received unanimous recognition from the Iraqi Ministry of Transport and international general contractors.

3. Enhancing International Brand Reputation: The delivery of this landmark project provides strong case endorsement for Shandong Runhai Steel's infrastructure layout throughout the Middle East and the "Global South" market. From the steel furnaces of China to the magnificent ports of the Persian Gulf, Shandong Runhai Steel's products accompany every giant ship as it docks, witnessing the pace of Iraq's economic revival. The imposing presence of the Faw Port is not only a testament to modern engineering but also a shining example of Shandong Runhai Steel's pursuit of excellence and its commitment to connecting with the world.