Qatar- Hamad Port handles container volume of more than 5mn TEUs since the start of operations – MENAFN.COM

Qatar- Hamad Port handles container volume of more than 5mn TEUs since the start of operations – MENAFN.COM

The world%E2%80%99s largest shipping lines and other mainline operators now call directly at Hamad Port, and many are expanding their existing routes (MENAFN - Gulf Times) Hamad Port has handled container volume of more than 5mn TEUs or twenty foot equivalent units since the start of operations. "This milestone reflects positively on the growth of the port, which is steadily making its way to becoming one of the most efficient and competitive ports in the region," said QTerminals, a terminal operating company jointly established by Mwani Qatar (51% shareholding) and Milaha (49% shareholding). The Hamad Port's second container terminal (CT2), which began operations recently, has" robust" technological infrastructure supporting the sector. HE Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani had in December 2020 inaugurated the initial operations of the CT2, which is poised to enhance the country's competitiveness. The 403, 500 sqm CT2 development project comprises four phases. Full operation of Phases 1 and 2 will start before the end of 2022; while Phases 3 and 4 will be developed later to raise the port's operational capacity according to local market's needs. The equipment used at the CT2 is environmentally friendly and low in carbon