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Iraq advances Umm Qasr Port upgrades: <\/strong>The Iraqi government is looking to quadruple capacity at Umm Qasr port as part of an ongoing project to revamp one of its main ports on the Arabian Gulf, Shafaq News<\/a> reports. The upgrades \u2014 divided between UAE\u2019s Gulftainer<\/a> and China\u2019s Lurin Investment \u2014 will see the port add new berths, advanced storage yards, digital and customs systems<\/p>\n

Who\u2019s doing what? <\/strong>China\u2019s Lurin Investment will develop berths 22, 23, and 24 and work on expanding RoRo terminals and rear storage areas, Shafaq News reports, citing an Iraqi engineer. Berths under Lurin\u2019s purview will extend over 550m to add 850k containers to the terminal\u2019s capacity and accommodate refrigerated, empty, and general cargo handling. Certain berths and storage zones upgrades will be handled by Gulftainer \u2014 whose terminal at the port spans 450k sqm and comprises refrigerated warehouses, around-the-clock customs, and security services.<\/p>\n

About <\/strong>Gulftainer<\/strong>: <\/strong>Sharjah-based regional port operator Gulftainer has a portfolio spanning many terminals including Jubail Commercial and Jubail Industrial ports in Saudi Arabia, Iraq\u2019s Umm Qasr Port, and Florida-based Canaveral Cargo Terminal in the US, according to its website<\/a>. The firm operates the Umm Qasr Logistics center, as well as Iraq South Terminal on berth four, which it began operating in 2018 in tandem with local Iraqi outfit Manarat Umm Qasr<\/a>, according to its website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Iraqi ports have depth problem: <\/strong>Shallow depths hamper progress at Iraqi ports, which have not been deepened in some 40 years, transportation expert Basel Al Khafaji told the news outlet. \u201cShips are limited to 25k tons due to shallow docking zones\u2026 Deepening to 20\u201325 meters is essential for accommodating larger vessels and increasing import volumes,\u201d Al Khafaji said.<\/p>\n

About Umm Qasr Port: <\/strong>The multipurpose port has 21 operational berths across three port zones \u2014 namely Umm Qasr South Port, North Port, and Umm Qasr Mid Port, according to the Arab Sea Ports Federation<\/a>. Certain portions of the port are dedicated to moving and storing grain and oil, among other goods, with cold storage capabilities. Notable port operators Gulftainer and France\u2019s CMA CGM are active in the complex. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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