BGT

  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…

  Basra Gateway Terminal has recently implemented Navis for its general cargo operations to improve and digitize processes and other aspects of the terminal’s operations. BGT has been using Navis for its container business since 2016. The implementation of the general cargo module is a logical ext…

  Basra Gateway Terminal achieved yet another milestone after handling its largest volume for a single month last May. BGT’s new monthly record mirrors the terminal’s commitment to customer-centric, safe and excellent service. Romeo Salvador, BGT chief executive officer, said: “This record is a fi…

  Pakistan International Container Terminal (PICT) and Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) teamed up recently to organize a golf tournament for clients at the Arabian Ranches Golf Club in Dubai for this year’s annual customer meet-up. The event provided clients a light-hearted and relaxing opportunity to…

  Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continues to support nation building in Iraq through the safe and efficient handling of project cargo – this time for the Basra Water Supply Improvement Project in the cities of Basrah and Hartha. BGT unloaded 1,013 ductile iron pipes, weighing 6,373 tons in total, f…