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Zawya
17-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Hamad Port handles 133,112 TEUs container volumes, RORO sees 48% increase in June
DOHA: Qatar's main gateway to world trade, Hamad Port enables seamless and secure cargo flow. It unlocks greater growth potential and strengthens the country's role as a key commercial and logistics hub in the region. In a post on its X platform, yesterday QTerminals the terminal operating company of Hamad Port stated, Hamad Port handled 133,112 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) containers and received 132 vessels in June this year. The port witnessed a robust month-on-month growth in handling of RORO (roll on/roll off) vehicle units in June this year. Hamad Port, the largest eco-friendly project in the region and internationally recognised as one of the largest green ports in the world alone handled 9,871 units of RORO (vehicles) and registered a surge of 48 percent on monthly basis compared to May 2025. Meanwhile the total RORO (vehicles) units stood at 183,200 F/T in June this year witnessing a rise of 41 percent month-on-month basis. The bulk, break bulk handled in June this year stood at 102,104 F/T (freight tonnes), 22,571 F/T respectively. Recently, Hamad Port welcomed MSC CHARLESTON, marking the inaugural voyage of the new direct CHINOOK-CLANGA service by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This milestone highlights the accelerating growth of maritime trade through the port and strengthens Qatar's position as a leading regional logistics hub, in alignment with the Ministry of Transport's strategic plan. The new service represents a key strategic development, offering direct weekly sailings to major ports in East Asia and the West Coast of North America. This improves the flexibility and efficiency of supply chains while supporting Qatar's expanding role in regional and global logistics. The CHINOOK-CLANGA service links Hamad Port with key international ports including Colombo, Vung Tau, Haiphong, Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Busan, Seattle, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver, providing customers with more diverse and efficient shipping options and strengthening Qatar's direct connections to some of the world's most vital trade centers. This development is part of the ongoing expansion of Hamad Port's maritime connectivity network, which offers direct and indirect shipping services to over 100 ports worldwide. This new route not only broadens the port's international connectivity but also opens new prospects for Qatar's foreign trade, with positive impacts on the national economy and key sectors. As one of the region's most advanced and largest ports, Hamad Port continues strengthening its position as a major logistics and maritime trade hub. With its modern facilities, efficient operations, and high handling capacity, the port is crucial in maintaining resilient and sustainable supply chains. The Port keeps moving forward firmly towards more powerful position as one of the key ports in the Middle East and the region. It targets achieving a more efficient logistics services industry in Qatar and the transformation into a leading global trade hub, thus enhancing its economic diversification plans in step with the Qatar National Vision 2030. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar: Hamad Port launches new shipping service with arrival of MSC Charleston
Doha: Mwani Qatar announced that Hamad Port, Qatar's Main Gateway to World Trade, welcomed today MSC CHARLESTON, marking the inaugural voyage of the new direct CHINOOK-CLANGA service by Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). This milestone highlights the accelerating growth of maritime trade through the port and strengthens Qatar's position as a leading regional logistics hub, in alignment with the Ministry of Transport's strategic plan. In a statement, Mwani Qatar explained that the new service represents a key strategic development, offering direct weekly sailings to major ports in East Asia and the West Coast of North America. This improves the flexibility and efficiency of supply chains while supporting Qatar's expanding role in regional and global logistics. The CHINOOK-CLANGA service links Hamad Port with key international ports including Colombo, Vung Tau, Haiphong, Yantian, Ningbo, Shanghai, Qingdao, Busan, Seattle, Prince Rupert, and Vancouver, providing customers with more diverse and efficient shipping options and strengthening Qatar's direct connections to some of the world's most vital trade centers. Mwani Qatar welcomed the launch of the new service, noting that this development is part of the ongoing expansion of Hamad Port's maritime connectivity network, which offers direct and indirect shipping services to over 100 ports worldwide. The company emphasized that the launch of the CHINOOK-CLANGA service, in partnership with MSC, is an important step forward in Hamad Port's journey to establish its presence on the global maritime map. It added that this new route not only broadens the port's international connectivity but also opens new prospects for Qatar's foreign trade, with positive impacts on the national economy and key sectors. Mwani Qatar also reaffirmed its commitment to continually developing the port's shipping network and enhancing the port's readiness to accommodate the world's largest vessels through ongoing investments in infrastructure and advanced technologies, all in line with Qatar National Vision 2030's goal of building a diversified, knowledge-based, and innovation-driven economy. As one of the region's most advanced and largest ports, Hamad Port continues strengthening its position as a major logistics and maritime trade hub. With its modern facilities, efficient operations, and high handling capacity, the port is crucial in maintaining resilient and sustainable supply chains. The launch of the CHINOOK-CLANGA service is expected to further boost economic ties between Qatar and its global trade partners and underscores the country's strategic approach to adapting to global shipping trends and emerging logistical challenges. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
04-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Container transshipments through Qatar ports surge 11% from January-June
Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed a robust 11 percent surge in transshipment volumes in the first half (January to June) of the current year demonstrating that Qatar's ports are fast becoming a hub of regional trade supported by the state-of-the-art facilities. 'Qatar port's performance recorded an 11 percent increase in transshipment volumes over the past six months compared to the same period last year, handling over 742,000 TEUs including approximately 368,000 transshipped through Hamad Port. During the same period, vessel arrivals increased by 12 percent, while building materials and RORO experienced growth of 90 percent and 2 percent respectively, Mwani Qatar said in a post on its X platform. The maritime sector of the country remains strong as it handled 742,789 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of container through the ports in January to June period. The three ports received 810,221 tonnes of general and bulk cargo shipments, 56,817 RORO (roll-on/rolloff) units of vehicles, 351,735 heads of livestock and 325,978 tonnes of building materials from January to June 2025. While the number of ships calling on Qatar's three ports stood at 1,487 in the first six months period. Hamad Port, Qatar's main gateway to world trade keeps moving towards more powerful position as one of the key ports in the region demonstrating growth of the country's maritime sector. It targets achieving a more efficient logistics services industry in Qatar and the transformation into a leading global trade hub, thus enhancing its economic diversification plans in step with Qatar National Vision 2030. In June of this year Qatar ports handled over 143,000 tonnes of general and bulk cargo, a 151 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Additionally, the volume of building materials increased by approximately 14 percent compared to June 2024. With state-of-the-art facilities and cutting edge technology, Hamad Port, Qatar's main gateway to world trade ensures swift and secure handling of cargo, saving time and effort. Through Hamad Port, Old Doha Port and Al Ruwais Port, Mwani Qatar endeavours to be a major player in global shipping operations, achieving the objective of transforming Qatar into a vibrant regional trade hub. Hamad Port offers opportunities to create cargo movement towards the upper Gulf, supporting countries such as Kuwait and Iraq and south towards Oman. It is gateway to marine tourism and plays a major role in promoting marine tourism. In last year, on the operational front, the ports experienced a 10 percent surge in container handling, reaching 1.455 million TEUs, up from 1.328 million TEUs in 2023. Transshipment activity also witnessed a notable 23 percent increase, totaling 683,552 TEUs by year-end. Additionally, the total general and bulk cargo volume processed across the ports amounted to 1.910 million tons. The livestock sector saw substantial growth, rising by 22 percent to 543,713 heads, compared to 443,996 heads in 2023. The number of vessels calling at the ports grew by 2 percent, reaching 2,907 ships, while RORO unit handling surged by an impressive 62 percent year-on-year, totaling 130,684 units. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
16-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar strengthens role as strategic hub in global trade routes
Doha, Qatar: Qatar is steadily reinforcing its position as a vital logistics and trade hub between East and West, driven by sustained cargo growth, increasing port automation, and its active participation in regional trade agreements. Recent developments at Hamad Port and Hamad International Airport have highlighted the country's expanding role in global supply chains. Experts attribute this growth not only to post-pandemic trade normalization but also to technological upgrades at key ports. Hamad Port has implemented advanced automation systems, including AI-driven container handling and blockchain-based cargo tracking. These innovations have reduced average container clearance times by nearly 20 percent, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. 'Qatar's investment in smart logistics infrastructure is paying off,' said Rania Shafiq, a Gulf-based maritime economist. 'With streamlined customs and automated operations, it's becoming a preferred transshipment point between Asia, Africa, and Europe.' Hamad Port, ranked among the region's most efficient, continues to benefit from the country's strategic location and government support. Its direct shipping links to over 40 ports worldwide reduce reliance on regional transshipment hubs, lowering costs and improving delivery timelines for traders. In addition to infrastructure, Qatar's economic diplomacy is also bearing fruit. The country recently joined several regional trade facilitation agreements under the GCC umbrella and signed bilateral accords with Turkiye, India, and Central Asian nations aimed at boosting trade volumes. These agreements are expected to reduce tariffs and increase Qatar's non-energy exports in sectors like food processing, petrochemicals, and manufactured goods. 'The combination of infrastructure and policy is giving Qatar a competitive edge,' Shafiq noted. She further added, 'It's increasingly viewed as a neutral and reliable logistics base in a volatile region.' According to recent data released by the Ministry of Transport, Qatar recorded a 6.3 percent year-on-year increase in cargo throughput at Hamad Port during the first five months of 2025. More than 650,000 containers were handled, including rising volumes of machinery, building materials, and consumer goods. Air freight also registered an uptick, with Hamad International Airport processing over 1.2 million tonnes of cargo during the same period. The government's long-term vision includes turning Qatar into a multimodal logistics hub, linking sea, air, and land transport networks through its National Logistics Strategy. Future phases will include expanded warehousing capacity, bonded logistics zones, and enhanced digital customs integration. As global supply chains diversify amid geopolitical tensions, Qatar's neutral political stance, modern infrastructure, and efficient trade practices are positioning it as a stable and attractive partner for international commerce. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
02-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Qatar ports see 16% surge in container throughput in May
Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed a significant growth in May 2025 after registering surge in handling higher container volumes, building materials, livestock and vessels compared to same period in previous year. The ports saw a 16 percent year-on-year increase in container throughput in May this year. Building materials, livestock, and vessel arrivals rose by 106 percent, 38 percent, and 21 percent respectively compared to May 2024, Mwani Qatar stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday. The ports received 294 vessels in May 2025. The container handling through the three ports stood at 142,843 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). The general and bulk cargo, RORO, livestock, and building materials during the same period accounted for 174,398 tonnes, 6,783 units, 80,396 heads, and 82,745 tonnes respectively in May this year. Meanwhile in April this year, the ports handled 235 vessels marking a 22 percent rise compared to the same period last year. Container throughput surged by approximately 50 percent, while volumes of livestock and building materials grew by 30 percent and 141 percent respectively. Hamad Port keeps moving forward firmly towards more powerful position as one of the key ports in the Middle East and the region. It targets achieving a more efficient logistics services industry in Qatar and the transformation into a leading global trade hub, thus enhancing its economic diversification plans in step with the Qatar National Vision 2030. The state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced technologies at Hamad Port boosts the efficiency of Qatar's maritime facilities and contributes to achieving the goals of Qatar National Vision 2030. It serves as a cornerstone in strengthening Qatar's role as a vital regional logistics hub, with the capacity to handle the world's largest commercial vessels and deliver integrated maritime services that meet the highest global standards. The maritime transport sector works to build bridges of cooperation with various bodies concerned with maritime transport specialisations and involve them in international meetings and workshops. Positioned strategically and supported by a rapidly expanding shipping network, Hamad Port, Qatar's main gateway to world trade enables seamless and secure cargo flow and transshipment operations. This boosts customer experience, unlocks greater growth potential, and strengthens the country's role as a key commercial and logistics hub in the region. The 2024/2025 cruise season witnessed the arrival of 87 cruise ships, marking a 19 percent increase compared to the previous season. This included five additional ships making their first calls to Doha Port and 13 turnaround operations. The number of cruise visitors during this season exceeded 360,000. Transfer passengers — those beginning or ending their journey in Qatar — accounted for more than 10 percent of total visitors, underscoring the country's status as a key hub for cruise tourism in the region. © Dar Al Sharq Press, Printing and Distribution. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
