Overview of ports in Qatar

Summary:

This article offers an overview of major ports in Qatar, such as Hamad Port, Doha Port, Umm Said Port, Ras Laffan Port, and Al Khor Port, which play a crucial role in supporting the country's international trade, transportation, and economic growth.

Overview

Qatar, officially the State of Qatar, is a country located in the northeastern corner of the Arabian Peninsula. It is a nation exceptionally rich in oil and natural gas resources. With a coastline stretching 563 kilometers, Qatar borders the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The country boasts several significant ports that not only support Qatar's international trade and transportation but also contribute to its economic prosperity and development.

Port Name	Website	Phone	Address
Hamad Port	https://www.mwani.com.qa/English/Pages/default.aspx	+974 4001 6000	P.O. Box 32132, Doha, Qatar
Doha Port	https://www.mwani.com.qa/English/Pages/default.aspx	+974 4446 6666	P.O. Box 1988, Doha, Qatar
Umm Said Port	https://qterminals.com/	+974 4476 7777	P.O. Box 30001, Umm Said, Qatar
Ras Laffan Port	https://www.qatarenergy.qa/en/MarketingAndTrading/Pages/PortsInformation.aspx	+974 4476 7777	P.O. Box 30001, Ras Laffan, Qatar
Al Khor Port	https://qterminals.com/	+974 4476 7777	P.O. Box 30001, Al Khor, Qatar

The main shipping company from China to Qatar

Due to the Qatar diplomatic crisis that began in 2017, direct shipping services from China to Qatar have been affected. Some major shipping companies, such as Maersk, COSCO Shipping Lines, Evergreen Marine, and OOCL, have suspended booking of import and export cargo to Qatar.
Currently, there are two main ways to transport goods from China to Qatar:
Transshipment: Cargo is first shipped to other ports in the Middle East, such as Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, and then transshipped to Qatar by barge or land.
Shipping companies that provide this service include:

Maersk

COSCO Shipping Lines
Evergreen Marine
OOCL
Hapag-Lloyd
CMA CGM
Direct shipping: Some shipping companies still offer direct services from China to Qatar, but there are fewer sailings and longer transit times.
Shipping companies that provide this service include:
COSCO Shipping Lines
Sinotrans
Qatar Shipping Company

When choosing a shipping company, you need to consider the following factors:
Price: Freight rates may vary between different shipping companies.
Transit time: Transshipment shipments generally take longer than direct shipments.
Sailing schedule: Direct shipments generally have fewer sailings than transshipments.
Service: Some shipping companies offer additional services such as cargo tracking and insurance.