Press Release
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continues to raise the standard for terminal operations in Iraq by setting a new productivity record of 105 moves per hour – the highest ship-to-shore crane productivity in the country.
The new record, achieved in 26 January during the handling of the 5,652-TEU Ever U…
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Dear Valued Customer
It has been confirmed that a curfew will be imposed in all of Iraq including Basra and Um Qasr starting on Thursday 18th February, with 24 hours curfew on Fridays and Saturdays and from 8 PM to 5 AM during weekdays.
We expect the port staff to be able to move normally. Th…
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Dear Valued Customer,
The curfew has commenced throughout Iraq as advised and as anticipated the port is working normally with vessel operations and cargo delivery ongoing as usual. We will advise if there will be any changes to this.
Stay safe.
Team BGT.
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Last 24 February, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) met with the main non-vessel operating common carrier (NVOCC) partners and feeder operators covering the increasingly important market between India and Iraq.
BGT organized the meeting to help close the gap for the NVOCCs by establishing direct contact…
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BGT took over operations of Berth 19 in 2016. This berth is capable of handling multipurpose vessels including containers and general cargo. Examples of project cargo include steel pipes, land rigs and various oil well equipment that are typically used in the exploration, development and production…
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For the third consecutive year, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in February, joined government ministries, manufacturers, private sector oil and gas companies, EPCs and project cargo owners, and other industry decision-makers for the annual Breakbulk Middle East trade conference.
Held at the World Tra…
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Basra Gateway Terminal recently welcomed the 8,452-TEU Ever Libra–the largest container vessel to call BGT East.
The call serves as another milestone following BGT’s handling of its two millionth TEU in September last year, highlighting the terminal’s expanded capacity and ability to handle larger…
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The spread of COVID-19 has placed the entire world in an unprecedented situation. During this difficult time, the ability to transport cargo and deliver essential goods like food and medical supplies is one of the keys to overcoming this pandemic.
Despite the restrictions, Basra Gateway Terminal (B…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) won the prestigious “Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award” at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa 2018 for the second time in three years.
Phillip Marsham, CEO of Basra Gateway Terminal received the…
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