Hamad Port maintains its key role in supporting Qatar's food security
<p>Doha: Hamad Port continues to ensure the efficient, steady flow of essential goods into Qatar, handling more than 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July this year.</p> <p>The volume reflects the strength of the country's food security system and its role in maintaining market stability, underpinned by long-term planning and strategic investment in infrastructure and supply chains.</p>…
Doha, Qatar: The Hamad Port remains a vital component in sustaining Qatar's food security and market stability, as evidenced by its handling of over 90,000 tonnes of grain between May and July of this year. This record breaking volume underscores the port's integral role in the nation's logistics network, underpinned by strategic investments in infrastructure and supply chains.
Captain Abdulaziz Nasser Al Yafei, Executive Vice President of Operations at Mwani Qatar, highlighted Hamad Port's significance as a major gateway for Qatar's trade and supply chain network, boasting connections to over 100 global maritime destinations. The port's expansive design capacity of 7.5 million Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) can readily accommodate future trade growth and domestic demand.
The port's efficiency is bolstered by a fully integrated 24/7 operating system that meticulously monitors vessel, container, and truck movements, ensuring seamless coordination among relevant entities. This system also encompasses preventive maintenance and emergency readiness, facilitating smooth and reliable cargo and supply chain operations.
Mwani Qatar collaborates closely with various government and industry partners, including the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, General Authority of Customs, and Qatar Navigation (Milaha), to streamline procedures and enhance cargo flow efficiency to and from Qatar.
Beyond cargo handling, Hamad Port houses specialized facilities for storing, processing, and packaging food products, thereby playing a pivotal role in Qatar's food-sector infrastructure, from import arrival to distribution preparation.
Since its inauguration in 2016, Hamad Port has undergone multiple expansion phases as part of Qatar's strategic investment in ports and maritime transport, aligning with the country's competitiveness and development goals as per Qatar National Vision 2030.
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