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Representatives from the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) and the Umm Qasr port management recently toured the quay crane and rubber-tired gantry crane training facility at Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT). The visit is part of the continuing support and cooperation program between th…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, recently handled the maiden call of YM Utility, the largest Yang Ming Marine Transport Corporation vessel to dock in Iraq.
The vessel’s arrival mirrors the Port of Umm Qas…
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The management team of General Feeder Shipping (GFS) visited Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in October to observe terminal operations and meet BGT officials. At the meeting, both parties discussed matters of mutual interest including opportunities for efficiency enhancement and collaborative proj…
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Teams from Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and Hapag Lloyd Iraq joined forces for this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day to clean the Umm Qasr local beach and help protect marine life by reducing plastic pollution. BGT Chief Executive Romeo Salvador described the collaboration as shining…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), as part of its commitment to grow and support the Umm Qasr community, played a pivotal role in helping a family in need rebuild their lives after their house was damaged by extreme weather conditions.
Seeing that the modest local family could not afford the rebuil…
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Basra Gateway Terminal Chief Executive Officer Romeo Salvador met with General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) Director General Farhan al-Fartosi to discuss other possible ways to collaborate and enhance productivity at the Port of Umm Qasr. The meeting touched on making a joint effort towards digi…
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Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide every year. An important part of the holiday celebration is the sharing of meat, particularly with the less-fortunate members of the community.
In the spirit of Eid al-Adha, Basra G…
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In an exemplary display of expertise and efficiency, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently successfully handled specialized out of gauge (OOG) and breakbulk cargo from CMA CGM Gulf Express. BGT’s operations team achieved a seamless and safe discharge of specialized coolers that weighed 13 metric ton…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, recently welcomed the first direct freight service between the United Arab Emirates and Iraq.
Operated by DP World, the service connects Jebel Ali in Dubai with Umm Qasr and po…
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Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has handled four million TEUs after nine years of operation in the country’s busiest port.
The record volume was achieved during the recent unloading operation on the Y…
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