Qatar's Ports Record Healthy Year-on-Year Growth in September
Qatar's maritime sector continues its upward trajectory, with robust year-on-year growth in September 2023, as reported by Mwani Qatar. This promising trend is expected to persist, particularly benefiting Qatar's non-energy private sector, as indicated by the latest purchasing managers' index from the Qatar Financial Centre. Increased Activity at Key Ports During the review period, Hamad, Doha, and Al Ruwais ports saw notable growth in cargo, livestock, and building materials. Moreover, the number of ships calling into Qatar's ports in September 2023 increased by 6.83% on a month-to-month basis. Hamad Port, a gateway to the upper Gulf, stood out with 145 vessels moored during this period. In the first nine months of 2023, a total of 2,057 vessels docked in these three ports. The general cargo handled in September 2023 amounted to 163,103 tonnes, representing a robust 23% expansion on an annualized basis. Efficient Cargo Handling at Hamad Port Hamad Port is a major contr