Shipping Arabia, October 1, 2026 – Gulftainer has expanded its cargo solutions with the introduction of GT SMART LINE by GT Lines and the Express Move port-to-door service from Khorfakkan Port. The two offerings target different stages of the cargo journey, with GT SMART LINE providing greater flexibility for late-ready export cargo and Express Move combining port, customs clearance and inland transport services for imports.
GT SMART LINE is GT Lines’ first value-added shipping solution and becomes available from October 1, 2026. Its Late Gate-In Express option, known as LGI, allows eligible cargo to access the terminal up to 12 hours before vessel departure, subject to operational acceptance.
GT SMART LINE Extends Gate-In Flexibility
The GT SMART LINE service is designed for cargo that becomes ready after the standard gate-in window. Through the LGI option, shippers can request late gate-in access closer to vessel departure while retaining space on the planned sailing, subject to operational acceptance.
GT Lines presents the service as a five-step process. Customers first select the LGI option, submit a request and receive confirmation before proceeding with gate-in and the planned sailing.
The company said the solution is intended to reduce the risk of cargo missing its scheduled sailing while giving shippers a simpler option for late-ready shipments. The service combines flexible gate-in access of up to 12 hours before departure with allocated space on the planned sailing, with operational acceptance applying to the arrangement.
GT SMART LINE is positioned as one flexible gate-in solution for customers whose cargo readiness does not align with the standard terminal window. GT Lines said the service forms part of its efforts to provide more flexible and reliable shipping options.
Express Move Connects Khorfakkan Port to the Customer’s Door
Gulftainer is also offering Express Move, an all-in-one import delivery service that combines port charges, customs clearance and inland transport. The service moves cargo from Khorfakkan Port to the customer’s warehouse under a bundled price per container and a single point of contact.
Under the Express Move process, cargo is discharged at Khorfakkan Port before customs clearance and inland trucking. Gulftainer then delivers the container to the customer’s door within a maximum of three days of discharge before repositioning the empty container back to Sajaa.
The service includes early visibility through a pre-alert for cargo arrival. Gulftainer also states that there are no storage charges at Khorfakkan Port under the three-day delivery arrangement, while empty-container repositioning from the customer’s warehouse to Sajaa is covered within the service.
Customers receive six hours of free offloading time at the delivery location. The service is structured around one contact covering the port, clearance and transport stages.
Port, Clearance and Inland Transport in One Service
Express Move is designed to consolidate several import delivery activities into a single arrangement. Gulftainer describes the service as combining port charges, customs clearance and transport in one invoice, with the aim of simplifying the movement of cargo from Khorfakkan Port to the final delivery point.
The service is subject to several conditions. Import documents must be submitted on time, while Bill of Entry and duty costs are charged at actuals. Inspection and Public Relations Officer charges also apply at actual cost where applicable, as do toll and road-permission charges where required.
Together, the two Gulftainer cargo solutions address both the ocean and inland stages of container movement. GT SMART LINE gives eligible late-ready cargo additional gate-in flexibility before vessel departure, while Express Move combines the port, clearance, inland delivery and empty-container return process for imports moving through Khorfakkan.
Source: Gulftainer
