Another proud milestone for Basra Gateway Terminal to ensure we offer an even better service to our valued customers. Today at 1400hrs, the vessel "De Bo 3" arrived at Berth 27 carrying seven brand new RTG cranes for BGT, taking the number of terminal RTGs to 10. The new RTGs, manufactured by ZPMC,…
Basra Gateway Terminal wishes you, Happy Eid!
Engineers at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) stepped up to the challenge of commissioning new port equipment as COVID-19 restrictions prevented Kalmar engineers from travelling to Iraq. BGT ordered three empty container handlers from Kalmar in response to the growing demand and steady volume increase…
Following the opening of two new berths last year, BGT East serviced its first Yang Ming vessel–YM Green. The 5,551-TEU boxship berthed at BGT East on 13 April and departed after completing 1,297 moves in 18 hours.  BGT achieved an average of 72 moves per hour during the call, due largely to the su…
Maintaining its tradition and belief in supporting the local community, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) celebrated Eid Al-Adha by sharing meat with families in Umm Qasr. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid Al-Adha is an Islamic holiday celebrated by offering an animal–usually lamb–and sharing of…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) celebrated a milestone in August with the handling of the Global Mermaid, the 400th roll-on, roll-off/multipurpose vessel to dock at the terminal.   The feat was made possible through the immense efforts of the Oil and Gas Team, whose teamwork and strict adherence to int…
Summer heat in Iraq reached its peak last August with temperatures reaching as high as 55 degrees Celsius, adding pressure to both Basra Gateway Terminal’s hard-working staff and customers.  Despite the scorching weather, BGT continued to provide clients with first-class customer experience through…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently set a new productivity record with the recent handling of one of the largest containers vessels to visit the Port of Umm Qasr. During the call of Yang Ming Mutuality last 24 November, BGT set a new productivity record by completing a total of 1,768 moves in 17.…
International trade is a fundamental aspect in ensuring Iraq’s development. With Umm Qasr as the largest and most active port in Iraq, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) is recognized as a key strategic partner of Iraq’s economy. To witness BGT’s achievements in person, His Excellency, Generoso D.G. Calo…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has acquired a brand new 20-ton TCM forklift that further improves the terminal’s handling of oil & gas cargo. Equipped with a specialized pipe attachment, the forklift is specifically designed for the efficient handling of pipes for the oil field.   The new equipm…