Brazil’s KraftOne expands in Iraq with Karbala airport project
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – KraftOne Group, a Brazilian logistics and airport infrastructure business, has established an office in Baghdad as part of its expansion into Iraq after being awarded a contract to build the new Karbala International Airport, one of the country’s major transportation infrastructure projects.
The business said that the new office would contain a dedicated sales and service staff to serve clients across Iraq, demonstrating its long-term commitment to a market where investment in airports, logistics, and transportation infrastructure is increasing.
The expansion comes as Iraq moves forward with massive infrastructure projects aimed at diversifying its economy away from oil, enhancing connectivity, and facilitating more commerce, tourism, and religious travel.
KraftOne stated that it will contribute its knowledge to the building of Karbala International Airport, which is slated to become one of Iraq’s most advanced aviation hubs.
The airport is strategically placed near the holy city of Karbala and is meant to handle millions of religious pilgrims that visit Iraq each year, as well as commercial aviation, cargo, and tourism. The project comprises a contemporary passenger terminal, substantial runway and taxiway infrastructure, and innovative airport technology that exceed worldwide operational requirements.
The business said that establishing a Baghdad location would allow it to perform speedier preventative and corrective maintenance services while also strengthening customer support as its Iraqi operations expanded.
KraftOne was founded in Brazil and specializes in integrated logistics engineering and supply chain solutions. It has expertise in airport operations, public and private security, industrial logistics, and distribution. The firm claims to provide technology-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency while lowering expenses.
The Baghdad expansion is just another example of multinational corporations establishing a permanent presence in Iraq as the government strives to recruit foreign expertise for large-scale infrastructure projects such as airports, transportation corridors, and logistics networks.
The newly released image of Karbala International Airport highlights the project’s striking contemporary architecture, which features a sweeping curved terminal with expansive glass façades and a distinctive cantilevered roof, reflecting Iraq’s desire to build a modern gateway that meets both rising passenger demand and international aviation standards.
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7/18/2026 5:08:49 AM