Qatar Ports See Significant Increase in Container Traffic During June
JEDDAH — Qatar’s ports handled 78,002 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June, marking a 13 percent increase from May as container traffic strengthened and vessel calls increased, according to Mwani Qatar’s monthly performance report.
The country’s three commercial ports — Hamad Port, Doha Port, and Al-Ruwais Port — received 121 vessels during the month, a 21 percent increase from May.
The ports also handled nearly 23,000 tonnes of general cargo, while bulk cargo volumes exceeded 67,000 tonnes, up 40 percent from the previous month, Mwani Qatar said.
During the first half of 2026, the ports handled more than 493,105 TEUs, around 273,325 tonnes of general cargo, over 325,000 tonnes of bulk cargo, approximately 25,000 roll-on/roll-off units, and more than 112,000 head of livestock across 866 vessels.
The figures come as Gulf shipping routes remain under close watch amid recent regional tensions, with Qatar continuing to rely on its ports to facilitate trade and maintain supply chains. They also follow a strong 2025, when Qatar’s ports handled more than 3,000 vessels and nearly 1.46 million containers, alongside around 1.85 million tonnes of general cargo and more than 122,000 roll-on/roll-off units.
The latest performance underscores the resilience of Qatar’s logistics sector as the country continues to invest in transport infrastructure under its National Vision 2030 strategy, strengthening its position as a regional trade and logistics hub.
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