Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), as part of its commitment to grow and support the Umm Qasr community, played a pivotal role in helping a family in need rebuild their lives after their house was damaged by extreme weather conditions. Seeing that the modest local family could not afford the rebuil…
  Basra Gateway Terminal Chief Executive Officer Romeo Salvador met with General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) Director General Farhan al-Fartosi to discuss other possible ways to collaborate and enhance productivity at the Port of Umm Qasr. The meeting touched on making a joint effort towards d…
  Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of the Sacrifice, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide every year. An important part of the holiday celebration is the sharing of meat, particularly with the less-fortunate members of the community.  In the spirit of Eid al-Adha, Basr…
  In an exemplary display of expertise and efficiency, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently successfully handled specialized out of gauge (OOG) and breakbulk cargo from CMA CGM Gulf Express. BGT’s operations team achieved a seamless and safe discharge of specialized coolers that weighed 13 metric…
The RoRo vessel WHITELAND, which operates DP World’s UAE-Iraq service, docked at Basra Gateway Terminal.   Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr, recently welcomed the first direct freight service between the Uni…
  In line with Basra Gateway Terminal’s (BGT) commitment to supporting and giving back to the local community in Umm Qasr, the holy month of Ramadan provided the perfect opportunity to demonstrate care and compassion for those in need.  Last April, BGT employees distributed bags of essential suppli…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently had the honor of  welcoming Razaaq Al-Sadawi, Iraq’s newly appointed minister of transport. Romeo Salvador, BGT Chief Executive Officer, together with Port of Umm Qasr officials, led Mr. Al-Sadawi on a tour of BGT East’s facility to showcase the investments made…
BGT personnel celebrate the terminal’s handling of its four millionth TEU   Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has handled four million TEUs after nine years of operation in the country’s busiest port. …
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) hosted an Iftar gathering for major stakeholders and shipping agents at the Grand Millennium Al Seef Basra on 13 April to celebrate partnerships and further strengthen relations for future business opportunities. The event was followed by an Iftar party for BGT staff on…
  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) held its annual stakeholder meeting at the Grand Millennium Hotel in downtown Basra last February. Hans-Ole Madsen, ICTSI head of Europe, Middle East and Africa; Romeo Salvador, BGT chief executive officer; and Marko Miskovic, BGT commercial head, spearheaded the meet…