The HMM Daon has a capacity of 16,010 TEUs, a beam of 51 meters, a length overall of 365.16 meters, and a gross tonnage of 152,003. The vessel is part of the Premiere Alliance consortium by HMM, Yang Ming, and Ocean Network Express, which facilitates imports from China and the Far East.
Basra Gatew…
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The HMM Daon has a capacity of 16,010 TEUs, a beam of 51 meters, a length overall of 365.16 meters, and a gross tonnage of 152,003.
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, has set a new benchmark in the country…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) marked Ramadan by giving back to the local community, distributing rations to disadvantaged families, nonprofit care institutions, and hardworking truckers at the terminal.
In the spirit of generosity, BGT personnel handed out iftar bags of food and drinks to truck…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), in coordination with Matadi Gateway Terminal (MGT), brought together customers from the shipping community for a round of golf last 21 February.
Held at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club, the event was an opportunity for executives and guests to network and build cama…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently participated in the annual Breakbulk Middle East 2025, one of the region’s biggest events for the breakbulk and project cargo industry.
In participating, BGT hoped to showcase its position as a trusted partner for project cargo and logistics, supporting t…
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Basra Gateway Container Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, Iraq, has commissioned a new Konecranes Gottwald ESP.8 mobile harbor crane. With a 125-ton lifting capacity and a 54-meter boom, the crane can serve vessels up to p…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) believes that high-performing teams are key to organizational success. To help employees unlock their full potential, BGT recently organized the Driving Performance Delivery training program in partnership with the ICTSI Global Academy. The training aimed to enhance empl…
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In a significant move to enhance trade relations, a high-level delegation from NYK Lines and Toyota Japan/Iraq recently visited Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) at the Port of Umm Qasr. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral ties, discussing advanced port technologies, and exploring new investm…
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The Vira Bhum during her maiden call to BGT last 29 October under the RWG service is the first RCL vessel to call the Port of Umm Qasr and the first Thai-flagged vessel to reach Iraq.
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), Iraq’s premier multi-purpose cargo handling facility located at the Port of Umm Qasr,…
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Christian R. Gonzalez (fourth from left), ICTSI executive vice president; Romeo Salvador (fifth from left), Basra Gateway Terminal chief executive officer; and Ali Singy, Basra Gateway Terminal Commercial manager, with visitors from the General Company for Ports in Iraq.
International Container…
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