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Shipping Arabia, October 11, 2026 – Qatar ports container throughput reached 648,164 TEUs during the first nine months of 2026, according to official performance figures released by Mwani Qatar. The country’s ports also received 1,277 vessels between January and September, while handling general cargo, bulk commodities, RORO shipments and livestock.

The figures cover port operations during the nine-month period ending September 30, 2026. Mwani Qatar’s performance report identifies Hamad Port, Ruwais Port and Old Doha Port – The Terminal.

Qatar Ports Container Throughput and Cargo Performance

Container traffic accounted for 648,164 TEUs during the reporting period, while general cargo volumes reached 442,103 tons.

Bulk cargo operations contributed another 506,321 tons, bringing the combined volume of general and bulk cargo handled during the nine months to 948,424 tons.

These figures reflect the range of cargo handled through Qatar’s ports, including containerized shipments and non-containerized general and bulk cargo.

The performance report provides aggregate figures for the reporting period rather than individual throughput statistics for each port.

RORO and Livestock Handling

Beyond container and conventional cargo operations, Qatar’s ports handled 24,726 RORO units between January and September 2026. The reported volumes covered vehicles and equipment moving through the country’s port facilities.

Livestock handling also formed part of the ports’ activities, with 128,775 head of livestock recorded during the nine-month period.

Together, the container, general cargo, bulk cargo, RORO and livestock figures provide an overview of the different maritime cargo segments covered by Mwani Qatar’s performance report.

Vessel Traffic Across Qatar’s Ports

Mwani Qatar reported a total of 1,277 vessel calls during the first nine months of 2026.

The official report features Hamad Port, Ruwais Port and Old Doha Port – The Terminal, reflecting the port facilities included in Mwani Qatar’s performance overview.

While the statistics provide cumulative cargo volumes and vessel traffic for January through September, they do not include a comparison with the corresponding period of 2025.

The latest figures establish the reported level of cargo handling and vessel activity across Qatar’s ports during the first three quarters of 2026.

Source: Mwani Qatar

Shipping Arabia, October 3, 2026 – Egypt and Saudi Arabia discussed strengthening maritime connectivity, transport and logistics cooperation, with particular focus on linking their ports and integrating the two countries more closely into international trade corridors serving Europe and the Gulf.

Egyptian Minister of Transport Kamel El-Wazir held talks with Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser during El-Wazir’s visit to Germany from September 22 to 25 to participate in the InnoTrans exhibition and conference in Berlin.

The meeting covered opportunities to expand cooperation in transport, logistics and maritime connectivity. Both sides said stronger links could support bilateral trade, increase the use of the two countries’ geographic positions and strengthen their integration into international transport corridors.

Stronger Links Between Egyptian and Saudi Ports

The ministers discussed closer integration between Egyptian and Saudi ports as part of efforts to facilitate trade between the two countries and onward connections to other Gulf states.

Al-Jasser highlighted the depth of Saudi-Egyptian relations and the importance of expanding cooperation across transport sectors, particularly as both countries continue to develop their transport infrastructure.

El-Wazir also pointed to the potential for greater strategic integration between Egypt’s development plans and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He said transport and logistics could form an important part of wider economic cooperation between the two countries.

The talks also addressed cooperation on international corridors. Both ministers emphasized the importance of coordinating their transport networks and maritime gateways to improve cargo flows between Egypt, Saudi Arabia and wider regional markets.

Southern Arab Trade Corridor Links Europe With the Gulf

A central focus of the meeting was the Southern Arab Trade Corridor, which is intended to connect Europe with Gulf countries through Egypt.

The corridor would use the Egypt-Italy RoRo service between Damietta Port and the Port of Trieste. Cargo would then move through Egypt using integrated international logistics corridors to Safaga Port on the Red Sea.

From Safaga, maritime services operated by Egyptian national companies would connect with NEOM Port, formerly Duba Port, in Saudi Arabia. Cargo could then continue to other Gulf countries.

The ministers highlighted the corridor as a means of improving connectivity between European and Gulf markets while making greater use of Egyptian and Saudi transport infrastructure.

The concept combines maritime services with inland logistics networks and port connections, creating a multimodal route extending from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea and onward to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf markets.

Egypt Plans Eight Integrated Logistics Corridors

El-Wazir also outlined Egypt’s plans to establish eight integrated logistics corridors. The corridors are intended to link industrial, agricultural and mining production areas with seaports and connect Red Sea ports with Mediterranean ports.

The planned system would use railway networks, including diesel rail and high-speed electric rail, as well as major road networks. The routes would also pass through dry ports and logistics zones located along the corridors.

According to El-Wazir, the strategy is designed to support Egypt’s objective of becoming a regional hub for transport, logistics and transit trade.

The supplied statement refers to the eight planned corridors but does not include the detailed list of individual routes.

Egypt and Saudi Arabia Seek Wider Transport Cooperation

The meeting also included broader discussions on economic, investment and trade cooperation between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. Both sides said the next phase should build on existing cooperation while opening wider opportunities for joint projects.

They also highlighted the role of the Egyptian-Saudi Supreme Coordination Council as an institutional framework for coordinating efforts and advancing bilateral cooperation.

The ministers said continued cooperation should focus on making greater use of the capabilities available in both countries, expanding joint economic and investment activity and strengthening mutual interests.

The discussions in Berlin reflected the two countries’ focus on transport and logistics as areas where stronger maritime connectivity and international corridor integration could support future trade growth.

Source: Egyptian Ministry of Transport