Qatar ports see robust growth momentum in nine-month period

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports have demonstrated strong performance over the past nine months (January to September), underscoring their vi...

Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports have demonstrated strong performance over the past nine months (January to September), underscoring their vital role in supporting the national economy.

In a post on its X platform, Mwani Qatar stated, “During this period, the ports handled 1.11 million containers, up nearly 2 percent compared to the same period last year, over 1.34 million tons of general and bulk cargo, more than 91,000 Roll-on/Roll-off (RORO) units, and 488,000 tons of building materials, marking a remarkable 136 percent increase.”

“In total, 2,276 vessels were received, up 11 percent, while transshipment cargo grew by approximately 7 percent year-on-year, reinforcing Hamad Port as a key regional hub for re-export,” it added.

These ports serve as an effective link between markets in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and America, contributing to reducing cargo transit time and improving the efficiency of supply chains. Qatar’s ports also support the country’s plan to diversify the economy by facilitating export and re-export operations, enhancing the ability of local industries to access foreign markets, and promoting maritime tourism.

The three ports handled 1,110,980 TEUs containers, 1,344,373 tonnes of general and bulk cargo from January to September of 2025.