Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT)is supporting the General Company of Ports of Iraq’s (GCPI) AL MINA’A football club as part of its contribution to sports development in the country.  Also known as the Iraqi Ports Football Club, the team is one of the oldest and most prestigious clubs to play in the I…
  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) represented the ICTSI Group in the 2024 Breakbulk Middle East held from 12 to 13 February at the World Trade Center Dubai. Participating as joint exhibitors, BGT and KMT showcased their strengths and specialties in handling bulk…
  Basra Gateway Terminal’s (BGT) efforts to position itself as the preferred terminal at the Port of Umm Qasr for project and oil and gas cargo paved the way for the inaugural call of BBC Iceland, the first dedicated general cargo vessel to dock at BGT East.  Specifically designed to handle multip…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently organized a cleaning campaign involving employee volunteers from all departments in line with the company’s commitment to sustainability and environment preservation.  The initiative focused on tidying up neglected and often overlooked areas around the Port o…
Responding to global calls for the use of cleaner, more sustainable energy, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) initiated an overhaul of the lighting systems in its facilities at Umm Qasr North Port. BGT switched to a LED-based lighting solution that consumes 80 percent less energy while providing superior…
Marko Mikovic (right), BGT commercial director, with a client during the annual yearend party for BGT customers. As 2023 draws to a close, Basra Gateway Terminal hosted its highly anticipated yearend party for customers. The festive event celebrates the company’s achievements and strengthens the b…
  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 the partie…
YM Utility has a length overall of 330 meters and a capacity of 9,000 TEUs. 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 v…
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 projects.…
  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 exam…