Press Release
BGT Brings Eid Joy to Vulnerable Communities
In the spirit of Eid Al Adha, BGT reaffirmed its commitment to supporting vulnerable communities despite ongoing challenges. This year, the organization distributed fresh meat to underprivileged families, helping more households share in the joy and b…
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In the fast-paced environment of Basra Gateway Terminal, operational continuity depends on a secure digital backbone. To stay ahead of evolving threats, we have collaborated with our Global Office to implement a comprehensive cybersecurity system designed to protect our infrastructure and our staff.…
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At BGT, safety and operational excellence go hand in hand. As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain a high standard across our facilities, we have recently completed a number of practical upgrades aimed at improving both safety and day-to-day operations.
One of the key improvements was the refres…
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BGT Strengthens Safety Culture Through Leadership and Employee Engagement
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continues to reinforce its commitment to safety by focusing on both operational excellence and employee wellbeing. The company recognizes that safety goes beyond systems and procedures-it also dep…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has streamlined its operations by enabling tractor drivers to navigate their way around the container yard without assistance from marshals on the ground
This development was made possible with the integration of vehicular-mounted terminals (VMT), tools that gui…
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Noli Me Tangere in Arabic. Photo shows (from left) Falah Anwar Kahrur, Philippine honorary consul to Kurdistan; Romeo Salvador, BGT CEO; Hisham Al-Alawi, Iraqi deputy foreign minister for political planning affairs; Charlie Pacaña Manangan, Philippine ambassador to Iraq; Alicia Perez del Pulgar, Spa…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) launched a tree-planting initiative at the Port of Umm Qasr in late 2025 to support local environmental efforts.
BGT volunteers planted more than 200 native trees, forming green buffers around the port. The trees are…
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Basra Gateway Terminal is implementing initiatives to reduce operational expenses while enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
One of the major steps taken is the reduction in paper consumption. Printed copies of equipment checklists have been removed and replaced with digital alternativ…
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The IT Team has successfully implemented a new Live Operations Dashboard designed to capture real-time container moves, equipment performance, and active working vessels. This initiative aims to simplify operational oversight and provide a clear view of ongoing activities across the te…
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The BGT Procurement department has been recognized as a strategic value driver within ICTSI, winning “Best in Procurement Catalogs Utilization” at the 2nd ICTSI Global Procurement Awards. This marks BGT Procurement’s second consecutive recognition, following its win for Best in Financial Perfor…
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