Muslims around the world celebrated the holy month of Ramadan by spending time with their families and loved ones. At the Port of Umm Qasr, where work never stops, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) took the opportunity to recognize and give back to the unsung heroes who tirelessly keep the economy moving…

BGT, in collaboration with DSV/Panalpina and Al-Rashed United Shipping Services Co., handled its largest oil and gas project cargo – a shipment for Basra Gas Company that includes pieces measuring up to 70 meters long and weighing up to 200 metric tons. As Iraq’s oil and gas sector continues to gro…

  The Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Northern Luzon Command recently recognized Subic Bay International Terminals (SBITC) for cooperating and providing invaluable support during the recently concluded 36th PH-US Balikatan Exercises. Balikatan is Filipino for “shoulder to shoulder,” which…

Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA) recorded its highest monthly volume in February, servicing a total of 41 container vessels.    Despite the prevailing uncertainty in the container market over the COVID-19 pandemic, the last weeks of 2020 and first weeks of 2021 saw CMSA handle a significant increase in im…

Contecon Manzanillo’s (CMSA), in collaboration with the Naval Secretariat (SEMAR), conducted a bomb drill in March as part of regular security enhancement training to ensure the safety of cargo and personnel inside the terminal.  The exercise served to gauge the security team’s response to a bomb t…

As part of efforts to strengthen staff loyalty, commitment and performance, South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) is working closely with the National Superannuation Fund (NASFUND) – a superfund that all employees are contributing to. NASFUND and its savings arm, NCSL, offer an arra…

South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) organized a tree planting activity last 22 March to celebrate International Day of Forests.    George Gware, SPICT General Manager, delivered the opening remarks and led the activities at the terminal’s botanical garden together with employees a…

With the exponential surge of COVID-19 cases in Papua New Guinea over the last few weeks, South Pacific International Container Terminal (SPICT) in Lae and Motukea International Container Terminal (MIT) in Port Moresby continue to provide hygiene kits to security guards, employees, and their nominat…

Basra Gateway Terminal, the largest container terminal in Iraq, continues to support the local community throughout the pandemic as part of its commitment to help build a sustainable future for Umm Qasr.   Assisting local small businesses, the Company is working with a group of women in Umm Qasr wh…

One year ago, Contecon Manzanillo (CMSA) took on a more dynamic approach towards gender inclusion in the workplace by creating new roles for women and providing them with opportunities to advance their personal and professional development. Encouraging more women to explore careers at the port indu…