Doha, Qatar: Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports showcased strong growth in 2025 reinforcing its vital role in driving national economic development after registering a steep rise in handling of cargoes, containers, RORO and building material volumes compared to same period in the previous year.
“The total container throughput reached approximately 1.46 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) with transshipment volumes at Hamad Port accounting for nearly 50 percent of the total and growing 3 percent year over year.
“In addition, more than 1.8 million tonnes of general and bulk cargo were handled, representing an 11 percent increase. Meanwhile, building materials reached 509,000 tonnes, marking a notable 106 percent increase. Vessel calls also rose by 8 percent compared to 2024 reaching 3,019 ships, further strengthening Qatar’s status as a key regional logistics hub”, Mwani Qatar stated in a post on its X platform, yesterday.
The 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. They 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 1,458,708 TEUs containers, 1,845,425 tonnes of general and bulk cargo from January to December last year.
During 2025 the three ports received 3,019 vessels. Meanwhile, the ports handled 122,165 RORO units, 490,556 heads of livestock and 509,277 tonnes of building materials.
Qatar’s main gateway to the world trade, Hamad Port is the main driver of economic activity related to maritime trade, and goes beyond the needs of the local market. It plays a pivotal role in stimulating various economic activities, especially industry, warehousing and logistics services, while adhering to the highest environmental and development standards.
Its proximity to industrial and economic zones contributes to reducing transportation costs and speeding up the movement of goods, which enhances commercial competitiveness.
Hamad Port’s strong performance reflects the advanced infrastructure, modern technologies, and premium services it provides.
The port’s cutting-edge infrastructure, automated systems, and scalable design enable the rapid handling of diverse cargo types, including containers, bulk and general cargo, and RORO operations.
Al Ruwais Port is located in the north of Qatar and its estimated area is approximately 1.29 square kilometres. It includes eight berths with a length of 1,646 metres, along with a basin with a width of 200 metres and a depth of seven metres to serve small and medium-sized vessels, as well as exporters and importers from regional countries.
It provides services to the northern regions of the country and represents a vital outlet for exporters and importers regionally, particularly in the food, building materials, and general cargo sectors.
The port was recently developed to accommodate a larger number of vessels, which has strengthened its role as an important option for regional trade and supports sustainability in maritime services.
The year also witnessed hosting of first edition of the Seatrade Maritime Qatar Conference and Exhibition which discussed a number of key topics including safe and sustainable shipping, digitalisation and sustainability in the maritime industry, the energy transition in maritime and the role of liquefied natural gas, financing technologically advanced and environmentally friendly fleets for the future, with the participation of a group of specialists, experts, and decision-makers from around the world.
The first-of-its-kind event in Qatar was aimed to enable the country’s ports and logistics sector to keep pace with growth and benefit from global expertise in these fields, contributing to the achievement of Ministry of Transport’s strategic plan to transform Qatar into a thriving regional trade and logistics hub.
