Iraq terminal welcomes new post-panamax cranes
Basra Gate Terminal (BGT) has taken delivery of two new post-panamax cranes and three RTGs as the first phase of the Iraq port’s $130m greenfield project moves closer to full operation.
According to MANA,.“Our investment in the cutting edge of shipping technology and infrastructure will allow us to offer our customers the most efficient route and easy access to Iraqi market.“Market indicators are showing a general growth of over 15% in Umm Qasr in the container sector in 2016 and as such there is a high confidence for further development over the coming years.”