hamad port Archives

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Qatar’s share in regional trade to surge with second port terminal

In October 2021, Hamad Port became the first 5G-enabled seaport in the Middle East. Qatar’s share in overall Middle East trade is expected to surge drastically as a result of…

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Fresh out the factory: first ever Qatari-manufactured e-tractors make their way to the country’s port

The vehicles will be an integral part of operations at Qatar’s main port. Doha’s local terminal operating company, QTerminals, received the first ever advanced electric tractors to be assembled in…

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News

Qatar to build QR1.6 billion food processing and storage facility

For the first time, raw sugar, rice and cooking oil will be processed inside of Qatar, transport minister Jassim bin Saif Al-Sulaiti said yesterday, according to Bloomberg.

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Business

Qatar’s Hamad Port to become fully operational this week

The old port near the Museum of Islamic Art will be closed to all commercial ships from Dec. 1.

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News

Minister: QR2 billion overhaul of Doha Port to begin in 2017

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) has previously announced plans to create a dedicated terminal for cruise ships at the site, as part of an ongoing push to attract more visitors to the country.

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Business

Qatar’s Hamad Port begins accepting commercial vessels

Though QNA did not disclose what the first shipments contained, an official previously told Doha News that automobiles and animals would be among the first commercial items to be shipped into the port.

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Business

As Hamad Port gears up for more traffic, Corniche congestion to ease

By the end of this year, vessels carrying livestock and automobiles will start unloading at the new $7.4 billion (QR27 billion) port, which is located in Umm Al-Houl near Mesaieed. “We’re beginning to look like a port now,” one official said.

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Qatar celebrates arrival of first commercial ship at new Hamad Port

The heavy load carrier Zhen Hua 10 sailed into Hamad Port yesterday laden with 12 cranes that will be used to unload goods from ships using the new facility, which will soft launch by December.

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