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ICTSI Iraq's newly inaugurated BGT wins Seatrade Middle East award
INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services Inc.'s (ICTSI) Iraqi unit, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), operating at the Port of Umm Qasr, was recently conferred the "Contribution to the Development of the Regional Maritime Cluster Award" at the 2016 Seatrade Maritime Awards for the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa.
Last month, ICTSI inaugurated BGT's US$130 million first phase expansion, which adds a 200-metre berth and 300,000 TEU annual capacity to the terminal. At full build, the new terminal area will feature 600 metres of quay and 50 hectares of storage space, a company statement said.
"We are proud to have been given this recognition by Seatrade. BGT has been very successful in Umm Qasr and at this rate, there's already a visible positive impact to regional trade. With the completion of our first terminal expansion a couple of weeks ago, we're looking to play a bigger economic role in the region," says Hans Ole-Madsen, ICTSI senior vice president and head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Region.
"This award is an important milestone for us. It is a great source of pride considering the speed by which we completed this new terminal after operating for only two years at the old terminal," says Phillip Marsham, BGT chief operating officer
Held at the Palm in Dubai, the annual event aims to promote significant contribution and pioneering advancements across the maritime and shipping world.
Last month, ICTSI inaugurated BGT's US$130 million first phase expansion, which adds a 200-metre berth and 300,000 TEU annual capacity to the terminal. At full build, the new terminal area will feature 600 metres of quay and 50 hectares of storage space, a company statement said.
"We are proud to have been given this recognition by Seatrade. BGT has been very successful in Umm Qasr and at this rate, there's already a visible positive impact to regional trade. With the completion of our first terminal expansion a couple of weeks ago, we're looking to play a bigger economic role in the region," says Hans Ole-Madsen, ICTSI senior vice president and head of Europe, Middle East and Africa Region.
"This award is an important milestone for us. It is a great source of pride considering the speed by which we completed this new terminal after operating for only two years at the old terminal," says Phillip Marsham, BGT chief operating officer
Held at the Palm in Dubai, the annual event aims to promote significant contribution and pioneering advancements across the maritime and shipping world.
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