Hamad Port cements role as regional transhipment hub amid rising volumes

Doha: Hamad Port is rapidly solidifying its status as a major regional transhipment hub, playing an increasingly pivotal role in Qatar s logistics led...

Doha: Hamad Port is rapidly solidifying its status as a major regional transhipment hub, playing an increasingly pivotal role in Qatar’s logistics-led economic growth and broader Vision 2030 diversification strategy.

According to industry analysts and recent official data, rising volumes of transit cargo and expanding global shipping links are driving momentum at the country’s flagship maritime gateway.

In 2025, transhipment activity continued to rise, with ports across Qatar, led by Hamad Port, reporting consistent increases in container transshipments, reflecting growing confidence among international shipping lines. Transhipment volumes surged by double-digit percentages in recent months, underscoring the nation’s appeal as a regional logistics hub.

The port’s strategic location at the crossroads of key East-West and North-South maritime trade routes, coupled with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced handling technology, has enabled faster turnaround times and increased capacity.

Further cementing its competitive stature, Hamad Port recently achieved top ranking in the Gulf and placed 11th globally in the 2024 Container Port Performance Index, a benchmark for operational efficiency and service quality among container ports worldwide.