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Hamad Port has climbed three places to eighth in the world — and second among Gulf ports — in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), cementing its standing as one of the most efficient maritime gateways on the planet at a time of mounting disruption to global shipping.The index, published jointly by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence, is regarded as one of the most authoritative benchmarks for container-port efficiency worldwide, ranking ports on vessel turnaround times, berth productivity, and the speed of cargo-handling operations.Hamad Port's continued ascent comes despite a period marked by geopolitical tension, shipping disruption, and rising pressure on global transport networks — and underlines Qatar's growing influence in international logistics and maritime trade.The achievement reflects years of sustained investment in infrastructure, digitalisation, and operational excellence. It also points to the port's ability to sustain productivity and reliability while many international ports continue to grapple with congestion, delays, and rising operating costs.Since its inauguration, Hamad Port has become a cornerstone of Qatar's economic and trade strategy, serving as the country's principal maritime gateway and a key driver of supply-chain resilience. More than 95% of Qatar's seaborne imports now pass through the port, making it one of the most strategically significant logistics assets in the country. It handles everything from food products and construction materials to industrial equipment and consumer goods, supporting both domestic activity and Qatar's broader development goals.The port's success is closely tied to its advanced infrastructure and substantial capacity. Built to accommodate some of the world's largest container vessels, it has an annual handling capacity of around 7.5mn twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), alongside the capability to process general cargo, livestock, vehicles, and bulk commodities. Its position along major shipping routes further strengthens its appeal as a regional transhipment and distribution hub linking Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.Operational efficiency has been central to the improved ranking. Recent indicators point to faster vessel turnaround and quicker cargo processing, allowing ships to spend less time at berth and return to service sooner. Faster loading and unloading cut costs for shipping lines and sharpen the competitiveness of supply chains linked to Qatar — an advantage that has grown in importance as operators seek to offset disruption across major trade corridors and maritime chokepoints.These gains have been underpinned by heavy investment in technology. Advanced port-management systems, automated processes, and integrated customs and logistics platforms have streamlined cargo clearance and improved co-ordination among stakeholders, delivering faster cargo movement, greater transparency, and better service for importers, exporters, and shipping lines. The shift towards smart-port technology aligns with Qatar's wider drive to harness innovation to strengthen economic competitiveness.The ranking also reflects the port's resilience amid evolving geopolitical and economic headwinds. Global maritime trade has faced considerable uncertainty in recent years, from regional conflict and supply-chain shocks to inflation and shifting trade patterns. Yet Hamad Port has maintained operational continuity and high service standards, reinforcing confidence among international shipping companies and global logistics operators.Beyond its operational record, the port continues to advance Qatar's economic diversification agenda, supporting the expansion of non-hydrocarbon sectors by facilitating trade, attracting investment, and deepening connectivity with global markets. It also acts as a catalyst for industrial growth, giving manufacturing, construction, and export-oriented industries efficient access to international supply chains.As global trade navigates an increasingly complex environment, Hamad Port's latest result sends a clear signal about Qatar's expanding capabilities in logistics and maritime services. Its rise to eighth globally and second in the Gulf reflects not only its current strengths but also its potential to play a still greater role in shaping regional and global trade flows in the years ahead. 

Mwani Qatar has deployed advanced environmental buoys to monitor marine water quality in the deep waters surrounding Hamad Port, as part of its ongoing efforts to protect the country’s marine ecosystems. These buoys feature modern technologies and high-quality standards, enabling precise monitoring of a wide range of vital environmental indicators, with direct integration to the operations room to provide real-time data that supports rapid response and enhances decision-making efficiency. 

Hamad Port has been ranked first in the Gulf region for the first time and 11th worldwide in the CPPI or Container Port Performance Index 2024.The CPPI, issued by the World Bank in collaboration with S&P Global Market Intelligence, serves as global recognition of Hamad Port’s exceptional operational efficiency and high performance, reinforcing Qatar's standing as a key regional hub for trade and logistics.It also highlights the port’s critical role in driving the nation’s economic growth, positioning it as a strategic link in global supply chains and a trusted transshipment hub in the region.The index bases its assessments on a wide range of data, with a primary focus on the time vessels require to complete loading and unloading operations-an essential measure of operational efficiency and a key factor in evaluating the resilience and reliability of global trade.Hamad Port's strong performance reflects the advanced infrastructure, modern technologies, and premium services it provides, said Mwani Qatar in its social media handle X.The 2024 edition of the index evaluated 403 container ports worldwide. It reported an overall decline in global port performance between 2020 and 2024 due to the Red Sea crisis, challenges at the Panama Canal, and pandemic-related shocks.The report highlighted the uneven efficiency gains across regions and income groups.

QTerminals has introduced hold cleaning services at Hamad Port for the vessels, a move that ensures faster turnaround time and higher operational efficiency.In this regard, QTerminals, a terminal operating company jointly established by Mwani Qatar (51% shareholding) and Milaha (49% shareholding), has signed an agreement with GAC in Qatar, a shipping and logistics service provider, for the professional hold cleaning services at the Hamad Port.This partnership enhances QTerminals’ services delivery, enabling vessel operators to benefit from improved readiness, faster turnaround times and higher operational efficiency.The signing ceremony at QTerminals’ head office in Doha was attended by Charles Meaby, managing director of Hamad Port; and Jacob Rubensson, GAC’s general manager in Qatar, as well as senior officials including Hussain Ahmad al-Maqeef, executive VP Commercial – Commercial Affairs Sector at Mwani Port Authority, and Abdulhadi Fahad A M al-Hajri, Business Development and Commercial Director at Hamad Port.Through this partnership, GAC’s expert team will clean the holds of dry bulk vessels after discharging a wide range of bulk commodities such as coal, pet coke, alumina, and cement to meet international standards.The service is designed for time-critical scenarios, ensuring vessels are promptly ready for their next cargo. This quick turnaround helps owners and operators meet load port schedules within the laycan period, reducing delays and saving costs.The introduction of this new service reinforces Hamad Port’s position as one of the region’s premier gateways and is expected to attract more vessels to Qatar and boost customer satisfaction.It also reflects QTerminals’ commitment to continuously expanding value-added services and supporting Qatar’s vision to become a leading maritime and logistics hub within the Gulf Cooperation Council.

Qatar's maritime sector saw higher vessels traffic through its Hamad, Doha and Al Ruwais ports in August 2025, translating into robust expansion across containers, cargoes and building materials on both yearly and monthly basis, according to the official statistics.The increased maritime activities is indicative of the strong performance, especially of the non-hydrocarbons private sector and is in line with the objectives of Qatar National Vision 2030, as Mwani Qatar continues to implement its ambitious strategy to enhance the sector's contribution to diversifying the economy and strengthening the county's position as a regional trade hub.As many as 290 ships had called on Qatar's three ports in August 2025, which was higher by 21.85% and 8.21% year-on-year and month-on-month respectively.Hamad Port, whose strategic geographical location offers opportunities to create cargo movement towards the upper Gulf, supporting countries such as Kuwait and Iraq and south towards Oman, saw as many as 165 vessels call (excluding military) on the port in the review period. The three ports had seen a total of 2,045 vessels in the first eight months of this year.The general and bulk cargo handled through the three ports amounted to 254,528 freight tonnes in August 2025, which zoomed 129.25% and 8.58% on yearly and monthly basis respectively.Hamad Port – whose multi-use terminal is designed to serve the supply chains for the RORO, grains and livestock – handled as much as 108,026 freight tonnes of bulk and 120,710 freight tonnes of breakbulk in August this year. The three ports together handled as much as 1.3mn cargoes in January-August 2025.The container movement through three ports amounted to 126,481 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs), which surged 10.07% and 8.13% year-on-year and month-on-month respectively in the review period.Hamad Port, the largest eco-friendly project in the region and internationally recognised as one of the largest green ports in the world, alone handled 124,757 TEUs of containers handled this August. The three ports together handled a total of 986,240 TEUs of containers during January-August 2025.The container terminals have been designed to address the increasing trade volume, enhancing ease of doing business as well as supporting the achievement of economic diversification, which is one of the most important goals of the Qatar National Vision 2030.The building materials traffic through the three ports stood at 72,535 tonnes in August 2025, which zoomed 453.7% and 37.7% on an annualised and monthly basis respectively. The three ports together handled as much as 451,190 tonnes of building materials during the first eight months of this year.The three ports were seen handling 20,002 livestock heads in August 2025, which however showed 16.68% and 29.2% plunge year-on-year and month-on-month respectively. The ports had handled as many as 399,987 livestock heads during January-August 2025.The three ports handled 9,254 RORO in August 2025, which registered 14.35% and 27.69% contraction year-on-year and month-on-month respectively. Hamad Port alone handled 9,224 units in the review period. The three ports together handled as many as 78,869 units in the first eight months of this year.Qatar's automobile sector has been witnessing stronger sales, notably in heavy equipment, private motorcycles and private vehicles, according to the data of the National Planning Council.