Qatar

Nakilat begins construction of new LNG carriers

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) recently held a steel cutting ceremony to mark the start of construction of six new gas carriers at HD Hyundai Samho (HSHI) shipyard in South Korea.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from Nakilat and HD Hyundai Samho, along with other distinguished guests, who witnessed the official commencement of the construction of two LNG carriers and four LPG/ammonia gas carriers. The LNG carriers, each with a capacity of 174,000 m3, and the LPG carriers,...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/nakilat-begins-construction-of-new-lng-carriers/

GEODIS’ Drive to Sustainability Forges Ahead with a New Fleet of Biofuel Trucks in the UAE

GEODIS, a world leader in the transport and logistics sector, has launched a new fleet comprising eleven Euro 4 and Euro 6 biofuel trucks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This initiative, particularly the adoption of biofuel is another sign of GEODIS’ firm commitment to reducing its carbon footprint globally, while further maintaining operational efficiency and delivering sustainable solutions for customers

GEODIS has set targets of a 42% reduction in the GHG emissions generated by its fleets...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/geodis-drive-to-sustainability-forges-ahead-with-a-new-fleet-of-biofuel-trucks-in-the-uae/

Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties

Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to New Delhi.

“Trade was a key focus of our discussions. We aim to expand and diversify the trade connections between India and Qatar,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X.

The investment will target infrastructure, technology, manufacturing, food security, logistics, hospitality, and other key sectors, according...

https://container-news.com/qatar-to-invest-india/

Milaha boosts profits

Qatar-based shipping and logistics company Milaha has reported a 9% increase in net profits in 2024, with a positive result of QR 1.122 billion for the year compared to QR 1.030 billion for the same period in 2023.

The Milaha Maritime & Logistics’ division achieved a net profit that increased by QR 45 million compared to 2023, led by stronger performance from its container shipping unit, as the result of deployment of new vessels and routes, while Milaha Gas & Petrochem’s net profit increased by...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/milaha-boosts-profits/

GreenSeas Trust installs new bin trio on Qatar’s Pearl Island to help cut marine plastic pollution

Leading marine conservation charity, GreenSeas Trust, is proud to announce, three bilingual BinsForGreenSeas have been installed on Pearl Island in Qatar to reduce litter and stop plastics from entering the sea.

Located off the coast of Doha, Pearl Island is a popular tourist destination boasting sophistication and luxury.

The GreenSeas Trust bins have been positioned at key waterfront locations in the island’s marina, an area popular with tourists and the yachting community.  The bins will...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/11/greenseas-trust-installs-new-bin-trio-on-qatars-pearl-island-to-help-cut-marine-plastic-pollution/

Nakilat records increased 2024 profits

Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has announced an impressive set of full year financial results for 2024. These show a net profit of QAR 1.64 billion, an increase of 5.1% compared to QAR 1.56 billion for the same period in 2023. According to a statement made by the company, “This stable growth underscores our operational efficiency, our ability to seize emerging opportunities, which has been evident in our 2024 newbuild announcements and our resilience in navigating the challenges of the...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/nakilat-records-increased-2024-profits/

Hamad port achieves ro-ro records

Qatar’s Hamad port broke several important records relating to its ro-ro traffic last year.

This included achieving the highest throughput from a single vessel – 3739 units from the car carrier Thermopylae – and an all-time record for monthly operations in December 2024, with the movement of a total of 16,681 units. Over the 12 months of last year, the port handled a total of 130,332 ro-ro units, also a record.

A spokesperson for port operator, QTerminals, said: “We look forward to continuing...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/hamad-port-achieves-ro-ro-records/

Milaha and ASSC sign long term containership charter agreement

Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has signed a long-term charter agreement with the Asian Spirit Steamship Company (ASSC). This agreement represents a significant step toward Milaha establishing a modern and sustainable fleet of feeder container ships, through the acquisition of two 1200 TEU capacity vessels.

Under the terms of the agreement, Milaha will deploy these two ships, Spirit of Kolkata and Spirit of Chennai, on its Arabian Gulf and Indian Subcontinent services.

The newly chartered ships are...

https://www.themaritimestandard.com/milaha-and-assc-sign-long-term-containership-charter-agreement/

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