ICTSI Iraq

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) continues to raise the standard for terminal operations in Iraq by setting a new productivity record of 105 moves per hour – the highest ship-to-shore crane productivity in the country.    The new record, achieved in 26 January during the handling of the 5,652-TEU Ever U…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) has acquired a brand new 20-ton TCM forklift that further improves the terminal’s handling of oil & gas cargo. Equipped with a specialized pipe attachment, the forklift is specifically designed for the efficient handling of pipes for the oil field.   The new equipm…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) was among the participants in the Iraq Britain Business Council’s (IBBC) 5th Annual Iraq Conference held in Dubai last November.   Representing the largest and most advanced port terminal in Iraq, Phillip Marsham, BGT Chief Executive Officer, was a panelist in the forum…

International trade is a fundamental aspect in ensuring Iraq’s development. With Umm Qasr as the largest and most active port in Iraq, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) is recognized as a key strategic partner of Iraq’s economy. To witness BGT’s achievements in person, His Excellency, Generoso D.G. Calo…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) recently set a new productivity record with the recent handling of one of the largest containers vessels to visit the Port of Umm Qasr. During the call of Yang Ming Mutuality last 24 November, BGT set a new productivity record by completing a total of 1,768 moves in 17.…

The 6,589-TEU Yang Ming Mutuality recently departed Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Um Qasr, Iraq following a record-breaking turnaround. BGT recorded a total of 1,768 moves on the YM Mutuality in 17.5 hours, achieving a record berth productivity of 101 moves per hour, a first for BGT as it continu…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), the largest container terminal in Iraq, continues to set the industry standard in the country for sustainability, safety, and innovation. BGT recently switched to LED lights to illuminate the container yards at BGT East.  Replacing traditional light bulbs with energy e…

Summer heat in Iraq reached its peak last August with temperatures reaching as high as 55 degrees Celsius, adding pressure to both Basra Gateway Terminal’s hard-working staff and customers.  Despite the scorching weather, BGT continued to provide clients with first-class customer experience through…

Maintaining its tradition and belief in supporting the local community, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) celebrated Eid Al-Adha by sharing meat with families in Umm Qasr. Also known as the Feast of Sacrifice, Eid Al-Adha is an Islamic holiday celebrated by offering an animal–usually lamb–and shar…

Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) celebrated a milestone in August with the handling of the Global Mermaid, the 400th roll-on, roll-off/multipurpose vessel to dock at the terminal.   The feat was made possible through the immense efforts of the Oil and Gas Team, whose teamwork and strict adherence to int…