Press Release
Dear Valued Customer,
Please note that the current port closure is still in force. However, we hear governmental negotiations are still ongoing and we are expecting a positive outcome soon. We will update you as soon as there is any development.
Best Regards,
Basra Gateway Terminal
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Dear Valued Customer,
Please note that the protests are over and BGT working back to normal.
Best Regards,
Basra Gateway Terminal
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer
The effect of the Covid 19 Virus is now becoming apparent in Iraq and now starting to affect the business in Um Qasr. Basra has been under curfew for two weeks with an instruction the port must remain open.
This has been effective and BGT has operated…
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer
BGT operations are working normally and deliveries as usual. This morning has seen a delay in personnel coming from Basra meaning IPA and Customs are yet to open their services but we expect this to be open shortly as the Authorities turn up for duty.
You…
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer
All BGT port activities remain open and operational. Customs and IPA remain at work and BGT is open for normal operation.
Yours sincerely,
BGT Management
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نود إعلامكم بإن محطة بوابة البصرة عاملة بشك…
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer
Despite some flights being cancelled in and out of Basra / Iraq until 1st April 2020, BGT is operating normally and port operations running smoothly. There are rumours the port is closed but BGT is operating normally and we have not heard anything from the…
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Customer Advisory
Dear Valued Customer
Please find below announcement from General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) regarding Coronavirus.
“All procedures and precautionary measures to be taken into account to prevent Coronavirus from spreading to our borders and ports. All ports have…
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BGT launches its new mobile app, now available on Google Play and Apple Store, a multifunctional app that allows you to get all the container movement details that you need to know, receive your invoice and find out which vessels have berthed, and which are upcoming.
Get it now on Google Play or Ap…
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Valued Customer
GCPI has announced to waive all storage charges that occurred as a result of port closure due to demonstrations from 28th October till 7th November 2019. Attached is the Arabic notice and English translation of the notice from Ministry of Transportation.…
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Valued Customer
It appears there is another small setback in the agreement between the protestors and Government and as such the protestors came out again last night and blocked the port. However, we do expect this to be resolved today so hopefully, we will be back to…
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