Mubasher: Revenues of the transport of containers through Hamad Port reached QAR 2.5 billion during the full-year 2017, Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, minister of transport and communications, said.
The port also achieved returns through various services including the packing of ships and fuel and food supplies.
Al Sulaiti, who doubles as chairman of Mwani Qatar, also revealed the launch of new maritime lines, including a line between Qatar and Kenya, which will start next month, in addition to other new lines that will be launched in the near future.
Moreover, the coming period will witness several announcements of investment opportunities in the interest of the main ports in Qatar.
Al Sulaiti stressed that the gas-rich nation has been witnessing a remarkable development boom in various sectors, especially in ports and logistics sector.
"The port currently connects more than 40 ports with over 24 shipping services and offers a wide range of guaranteed and reliable options for its customers,” Al Sulaiti noted.
