BGT

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,…

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…

The MSC Elisa at Basra Gateway Terminal   Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continues to set the standard in Iraq’s port and shipping industry with its recent handling of the MSC Elisa. With an overall length of 366 meters and a capacity of 13,000 TEUs, the MSC Elisa ranks among the largest MSC vessel…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently handled oversized project cargo for the Iraq Ministry of Oil’s subsidiary, Basra Oil Company (BOC), showcasing the terminal’s expertise in managing complex logistics for the country’s vital oil and gas sector. Handling out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo presents uniqu…

BGT’s upgraded vessel fenders are designed to absorb greater kinetic energy from larger ships, safeguarding vessels and the berth from damage during docking maneuvers. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has upgraded its quayside infrastructure by installing new and more robust vessel fenders in respons…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently enhanced its emergency response capabilities by acquiring a new firetruck.  To ensure optimal use of the new equipment, BGT conducted comprehensive training sessions for the HSSE team. The sessions combined theoretical instruction with practical exercises tail…

An employee hands meat to a member of the community as part of BGT’s celebration of Eid al-Adha. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continued its annual tradition of sharing meat with families in Umm Qasr in celebration of Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the…

Participants of BGT’s recent OSHA training   Senior staff of Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently underwent comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training as part of the company’s proactive measures to continuously enhance workplace safety. The OSHA training enhanced…

  Basra Gateway Terminal recently handled the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ BUX service. The feeder service covers the ports of Khalifa, Jebel Ali and Umm Qasr, offering improved transit times by connecting larger vessels to Umm Qasr. The service also expands access for smaller ports and…

Tho Al Faquar (left), one of the BGT staff recognized for exceptional performance, with Hans-Ole Madsen, ICTSI senior vice president, regional head – Europe, Middle East and Africa. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently celebrated several local and expatriate staff from Engineering for their ex…