Basra Gateway Terminal, a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc. in Iraq, handled three million twenty-foot equivalent units after seven years of operating the Port of Umm Qasr.
“Three million TEUs in seven years is a remarkable feat. We continue to focus on strong collaborative efforts with all our customers–the shipping lines, cargo owners and transporters–to maximize our efficiency,” said BGT chief executive Romeo Salvador.
“Through efficient operations, digitalization and focus on safety, BGT reaffirms its commitment to supporting the country’s economy and providing world-class service to our growing customer base,” he said.
Since BGT started operations, ICTSI invested more than $250 million to modernize the multipurpose terminal. The investments include the construction of three new berths at BGT East, rehabilitation and expansion of the three existing berths and the terminal yard, acquisition of new equipment including three post-Panamax quay cranes–the largest in Iraq, and implementation of state-of-the-art systems, all of which have helped BGT maintain its market leader position.