RIYADH: Qatar’s ports handled 216,466 tonnes of general and bulk cargo in October, marking a 43 percent year-on-year increase, official data showed.
Qatar Ports Management Co., or Mwani Qatar, said on its official X account that the total number of containers handled reached about 119,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, or TEUs, while the number of cars and equipment handled exceeded 9,500 units.
The data further indicated that 245 ships called at the country’s ports during the month. In addition, 11,362 tons of building and construction materials were handled, along with 7,682 head of livestock.
The latest results reflect continued growth momentum after Mwani Qatar achieved significant milestones in 2024, reinforcing the nation’s position as a key regional hub for logistics and trade — in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and the Ministry of Transport’s strategic goals.
Operationally, the company’s ports recorded a 10 percent increase in container handling last year, rising to 1.45 million TEUs in 2024 from 1.33 million in 2023, according to its annual report.
In terms of safety and sustainability, the company received several international recognitions in 2024, including the International Safety Award and the Globe of Honor for environmental excellence from the British Safety Council, underscoring its commitment to workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Hamad Port also achieved a major sustainability milestone by becoming the first port in the Gulf region to obtain the globally recognized Port Environmental Review System certification from EcoPorts. This underscores the port’s leading role in advancing sustainable maritime practices and supporting a greener future for Qatar and the wider industry.
Mwani Qatar oversees the country’s seaports and shipping terminals but plays a broader role in developing Qatar’s maritime infrastructure. Through the expansion of Hamad Port, the company is strategically positioning Qatar as a key regional shipping hub while contributing to the diversification of its gas-based economy in the post-hydrocarbon era.
In addition to managing quays, dry ports, and container terminals, Mwani Qatar provides services including navigation support, pilotage, towage, Aids to Navigation, as well as cargo handling and storage. It continues to invest in upgrading port facilities and services to meet international standards and enhance operational efficiency.
