New Direct Service between Hamad, Sohar Ports

As part of the efforts of the Ministry of Transport and Communications to build new partnerships to meet the growing needs of the local market and to strengthen Hamad Port as a vital business hub in the region, Qatar Ports Management Company, Mwani Qatar, announced the launch of a new direct service between Hamad Port and Sohar Port, Oman, under Milahas DMJ service which will have a frequency of 3 times a week.

The launch of the new direct service was announced at a press conference held by Mwani Qatar today at Hamad Port.

“In light of the recent developments in the region, Mwani Qatar and its partners have ensured the business continuity of its ports and shipping operations in and out of Qatar to mitigate the impact of any action that would affect the imports and exports to and from the country”, informed Mwani Qatar.

“Mwani Qatar assures that business is progressing at all its ports as before and our partners have added new services from around the world that would boost our regional and global trade”, said Captain Abdul Aziz al Yafei, Director of Hamad Port, in a speech during the press conference.

The company is keeping an eye on the developments and is well equipped to ensure that the country’s requirements of food supplies, projects cargoes and others are met efficiently, he added.

Hansa Neuburg, a container ship that operates under Milahas DMJ service from Sohar Port to Hamad Port, has arrived at Hamad Port today. It  is bringing in different cargoes including 133 cold storage reefers that contain food supplies. Cargo shipments that were destined for Hamad Port are in route to Qatar and are scheduled to arrive within the week.

A total of 12 direct calls per month to Hamad Port from Sohar port have been added and Mwani Qatar reiterated its commitment to manage Qatars ports and to provide a stable platform for supply-chain.