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News, Tue, Nov 04, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 13, 1447
Qatar’s general, bulk cargo handling sees annual surge of 43%
Qatar:
Qatar’s ports handled 216,466 tonnes of general
and bulk cargo in October, marking a 43 percent year-on-year increase, official
data showed.
Qatar Ports Management Co., or Mwani Qatar, said
on its official X account that the total number of containers handled reached
about 119,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, while the number of cars
and equipment handled exceeded 9,500 units.
The data further indicated that 245 ships called
at the country’s ports during the month. In addition, 11,362 tons of building
and construction materials were handled, along with 7,682 head of livestock.
The latest results reflect continued growth
momentum after Mwani Qatar achieved significant milestones in 2024, reinforcing
the nation’s position as a key regional hub for logistics and trade — in line
with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Transport’s strategic
goals.
Operationally, the company’s ports recorded a 10
percent increase in container handling last year, rising to 1.45 million TEUs in
2024 from 1.33 million in 2023, according to its annual report.
In terms of safety and sustainability, the company
received several international recognitions in 2024, including the International
Safety Award and the Globe of Honor for environmental excellence from the
British Safety Council, underscoring its commitment to workplace safety and
environmental stewardship.
Hamad Port also achieved a major
sustainability milestone by becoming the first port in the Gulf region to obtain
the globally recognized Port Environmental Review System certification from
EcoPorts. This underscores the port’s leading role in advancing sustainable
maritime practices and supporting a greener future for Qatar and the wider
industry.
Mwani Qatar oversees the country’s seaports
and shipping terminals but plays a broader role in developing Qatar’s maritime
infrastructure. Through the expansion of Hamad Port, the company is
strategically positioning Qatar as a key regional shipping hub while
contributing to the diversification of its gas-based economy in the
post-hydrocarbon era.
In addition to managing quays, dry ports, and
container terminals, Mwani Qatar provides services including navigation support,
pilotage, towage, Aids to Navigation, as well as cargo handling and storage. It
continues to invest in upgrading port facilities and services to meet
international standards and enhance operational efficiency.