Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) and Kribi Multipurpose Terminal (KMT) were exhibitors at the 2023 Breakbulk Middle East in Dubai.  Held from 13 to 14 February, the conference is one of the premier events in the region for the project cargo and breakbulk industries. BGT and KMT leveraged the opportun…
  Basra Gateway Terminal received the inaugural call of Bengal Tiger Line’s India-Saudi-Iraq (ISI) service last February. The new service links the city of Dammam in Saudi Arabia to the Port of Mundra in India and Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, creating trade opportunities for Iraq and the region. Photo…
Aerial view of Basra Gateway Terminal’s Berth 19, which is dedicated for general cargo operations Basra Gateway Terminal’s (BGT) unmatched service places the Company front and center in responding to the region’s development needs as Iraq’s oil and gas (O&G) sector continues to grow. With BP an…
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) was among the sponsors of the annual Iraq Britain Business Council (IBBC) Dubai Autumn Conference held from 10 to 11 November at the Address Dubai Marina.   IBBC President Baroness Nicholson, in her welcome address, highlighted Iraq’s importance for Britain and said that…
  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) demonstrated its project cargo expertise with its recent handling of general cargo on behalf of agent Al Rashed. Twenty-six heavy lift cargo, including a piece that weighs 130 tons and measures 30 meters long, was offloaded from the vessel KSL Danyang. The operation t…
  Officers of Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently met with delegates from Hapag Lloyd’s local office to discuss the terminal’s operational capabilities as a modern multipurpose terminal. The meeting also covered the trade dynamics and growth drivers for Iraq, as well as BGT’s key role in the effi…
  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has successfully renewed its ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications, passing the global standards of quality, environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.   The certifications represent BGT’s strong commitment to international best practices…
A BGT employee shares lamb meat with a young resident of the local community   Eid al-Adha, also known as the Festival of Sacrifice, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated yearly worldwide. An important part of the holiday is the distribution of meat, particularly among the less fortunat…
  Muslims around the world celebrate the holy month of Ramadan by spending time with their families and loved ones.  At the Port of Umm Qasr where work never stops, BGT took the opportunity to give back to the unsung heroes of trade – cargo truck drivers who also work nonstop to deliver container…
Romeo Salvador (standing), BGT chief executive officer, with BGT stakeholders during the Iftar gathering   Basra Gateway Terminal celebrated Ramadan by holding an Iftar gathering for customers and staff during the last week of the holy month. The client gathering was held on April 25 and was atten…