BGT

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently handled oversized project cargo for the Iraq Ministry of Oil’s subsidiary, Basra Oil Company (BOC), showcasing the terminal’s expertise in managing complex logistics for the country’s vital oil and gas sector. Handling out-of-gauge (OOG) cargo presents uniqu…

BGT’s upgraded vessel fenders are designed to absorb greater kinetic energy from larger ships, safeguarding vessels and the berth from damage during docking maneuvers. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has upgraded its quayside infrastructure by installing new and more robust vessel fenders in respons…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently enhanced its emergency response capabilities by acquiring a new firetruck.  To ensure optimal use of the new equipment, BGT conducted comprehensive training sessions for the HSSE team. The sessions combined theoretical instruction with practical exercises tail…

An employee hands meat to a member of the community as part of BGT’s celebration of Eid al-Adha. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continued its annual tradition of sharing meat with families in Umm Qasr in celebration of Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is one of the…

Participants of BGT’s recent OSHA training   Senior staff of Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently underwent comprehensive Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) training as part of the company’s proactive measures to continuously enhance workplace safety. The OSHA training enhanced…

  Basra Gateway Terminal recently handled the inaugural call of COSCO Shipping Lines’ BUX service. The feeder service covers the ports of Khalifa, Jebel Ali and Umm Qasr, offering improved transit times by connecting larger vessels to Umm Qasr. The service also expands access for smaller ports and…

Tho Al Faquar (left), one of the BGT staff recognized for exceptional performance, with Hans-Ole Madsen, ICTSI senior vice president, regional head – Europe, Middle East and Africa. Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently celebrated several local and expatriate staff from Engineering for their ex…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), recognizing the importance of effective customer relationship management in staying competitive, has implemented Salesforce CRM to revolutionize the company’s interaction between customers and operation management. With the goal of enhancing customer management and…

In the spirit of unity and compassion that marks the observation of Ramadan, Basra Gateway Terminal hosted an Iftar dinner for its stakeholders, customers and staff. Hans-Ole Madsen, ICTSI senior vice president and regional head for Europe, Middle East and Africa, joined the celebration and thank…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) expanded its landside equipment fleet with the recent acquisition of 10 new terminal tractors.  Manufactured by Terberg, the new tractors will further enhance BGT’s landside operations by improving cargo handling efficiency and reducing turnaround times.   “Among the p…