Ready for bigger ships. Enrique K. Razon Jr., ICTSI Chairman and President (center, fifth from left), formally opens Basra Gateway Terminal’s two new deep-water berths, part of its US$250-million second phase investment program for its Umm Qasr port. Joining him are Dr. Safaa Al-Fayyadh, Director…
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The ability of the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq to receive direct calls from larger container vessels is being progressively boosted by the new terminal development program at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT).
A significant milestone was reached at the end of August with the servicing of Evergreen’s 5652-T…
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The Port of Umm Qasr is Iraq’s largest port and primary trade link. As investment inflows continue and the Iraqi markets opens up to the global economy, the port is playing an increasingly vital role. BGT offers nonstop, robust support to one of the world’s top oil and gas producing economies throug…
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