Qatar: Ports see 40% surge in cargo, 13% jump in container traffic
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Qatar's Hamad, Ruwais, and Doha ports experienced significant increases in cargo and container traffic in June 2026, with vessel arrivals rising by 21% compared to the previous month. This growth underscores Qatar's expanding role in maritime trade and port activity.
Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports witnessed an increase in handling of container volumes, general and bulk cargoes and vessels in June this year compared to the previous month. In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated “Qatar ports welcomed 121 vessels in June 2026, marking a 21% growth compared to last May. ...
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