Press Release

    Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) represented the ICTSI Group in the 2024 Breakbulk Middle East held from 12 to 13 February at the World Trade Center Dubai. Participating as joint exhibitors, BGT and KMT showcased their strengths and specialties in handlin…

  Basra Gateway Terminal’s (BGT) efforts to position itself as the preferred terminal at the Port of Umm Qasr for project and oil and gas cargo paved the way for the inaugural call of BBC Iceland, the first dedicated general cargo vessel to dock at BGT East.  Specifically designed to handle mu…

Marko Mikovic (right), BGT commercial director, with a client during the annual yearend party for BGT customers. As 2023 draws to a close, Basra Gateway Terminal hosted its highly anticipated yearend party for customers. The festive event celebrates the company’s achievements and strengthens t…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), together with the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), organized a tree-planting campaign at the Port of Umm Qasr to help combat climate change and contribute to a more sustainable future. Climate change is a big challenge for Iraq and its progressively develo…

      Representatives from the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) and the Umm Qasr port management recently toured the quay crane and rubber-tired gantry crane training facility at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT). The visit is part of the continuing support and cooperation program between th…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, recently handled the maiden call of YM Utility, the largest Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation vessel to dock in Iraq. The vessel’s arrival mirrors the Port of Umm Qas…

  The management team of General Feeder Shipping (GFS) visited Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in October to observe terminal operations and meet BGT officials. At the meeting, both parties discussed matters of mutual interest including opportunities for efficiency enhancement and collaborative proj…

    Teams from Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and Hapag Lloyd Iraq joined forces for this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day to clean the Umm Qasr local beach and help protect marine life by reducing plastic pollution. BGT Chief Executive Romeo Salvador described the collaboration as shining…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), as part of its commitment to grow and support the Umm Qasr community, played a pivotal role in helping a family in need rebuild their lives after their house was damaged by extreme weather conditions. Seeing that the modest local family could not afford the rebuil…

Basra Gateway Terminal Chief Executive Officer Romeo Salvador met with General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) Director General Farhan al-Fartosi to discuss other possible ways to collaborate and enhance productivity at the Port of Umm Qasr. The meeting touched on making a joint effort towards digi…