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PHILIPPINES' International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI's) operation at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT), has handled four million TEU after nine years of operation in the country's busiest port.

The record volume was achieved during the recent unloading operation on the Yang Ming vessel YM Mutuality. BGT is the only terminal in Iraq to have handled four million TEU.



"We are thrilled to achieve this significant milestone, which is a testament to the hard work, dedication and expertise of our team who have consistently delivered exceptional service to our customers," said Romeo Salvador, BGT chief executive officer.



ICTSI has invested more than US$300 million to modernize and expand the multipurpose terminal. The investment covers the construction of three new berths, rehabilitation of three existing berths, acquisition of new port equipment including post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes - the largest port equipment in Iraq, and rollout of state-of-the-art systems - all of which has helped BGT consolidate its market leader position.



Currently, BGT is the terminal in the Port of Umm Qasr capable of efficiently handling 14,000-TEU container vessels, a value proposition that has helped attract new liner services.