Press Release
Daer Valued Customer
Please be informed that Iraqi Port Authority (IPA) has decided to impose 6% electronic fees on all services starting 1st September 2021. While the increase is entirely out of our hand, we regret we have no choice but to increase all our tariff and contractual rates by 6% as we…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) subsidiary operating at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, recently handled its three millionth TEU.
The milestone was achieved during the handling of Evergreen’s Ever Uranus and coincided with BGT’s seventh year of…
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Dear Valued Customer
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Romeo Salvador as the new Chief Executive Officer of Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) effective 1 August 2021, replacing Mr. Phillip Marsham.
Romy is coming into BGT from being Head of Manila Northport in the Philippines, the cou…
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BGT, in collaboration with DSV/Panalpina and Al-Rashed United Shipping Services Co., handled its largest oil and gas project cargo – a shipment for Basra Gas Company that includes pieces measuring up to 70 meters long and weighing up to 200 metric tons.
As Iraq’s oil and gas sector continues to gro…
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Muslims around the world celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by spending time with their families and loved ones. At the Port of Umm Qasr, where work never stops, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) took the opportunity to recognize and give back to the unsung heroes who tirelessly keep the economy moving…
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Basra Gateway Terminal continues to consolidate its position as the most favorable terminal in Iraq by offering superior customer service and operational performance.
The Company recently received a pair of commendation letters from two of its top consignees for service that exceeded customer expec…
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Basra Gateway Terminal, the largest container terminal in Iraq, continues to support the local community throughout the pandemic as part of its commitment to help build a sustainable future for Umm Qasr.
Assisting local small businesses, the Company is working with a group of women in Umm Qasr wh…
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Dear Valued Customer,
We would like to inform you that Mr. Ahmed Sudad, the present Customs Deputy Director for BGT East has been authorized to manage customs of BGT East (Berth 25/26/27) by the Southern Region Customs Office with effect from today 6th April 2021.
We would also like to announce…
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer,
As of today, March 17th, the General Commission for Customs has notified the delay of implementing the new Certificate of Registration ( Please see the attached letter).
We will keep you updated in case of new developments.
Team BGT
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer,
There has been a recent notification from the Ministry of Finance (GCC, Baghdad) to all customs offices in Iraq, that commencing 31st March, 2021 that all import shipments should have the Certificate of Registration verified by a new Entity that will b…
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