Qatari ports handled 78,002 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in June 2026, marking a 13 percent increase from May, as container traffic strengthened and vessel calls rose, according to Mwani Qatar’s monthly performance report.
Vessel Calls and Cargo Volumes Surge
The country’s three commercial ports — Hamad Port, Doha Port, and Al-Ruwais Port — received 121 vessels during June, representing a 21 percent increase from the previous month, Mwani Qatar reported. The ports also handled nearly 23,000 tonnes of general cargo, while bulk cargo volumes exceeded 67,000 tonnes, up 40 percent from May.
First-Half Performance Highlights
In a separate update covering the first six months of 2026, the state-owned ports operator said the ports handled more than 493,105 TEUs and around 273,325 tonnes of general cargo. Mwani Qatar added: “The ports also handled more than 325,000 tonnes of bulk cargo, approximately 25,000 roll-on/roll-off units, and over 112,000 head of livestock across 866 vessels.”
Strategic Context and Regional Trade
The latest figures underscore the resilience of Qatar’s logistics sector as the country continues to invest in transport infrastructure under its National Vision 2030 strategy, aiming to strengthen its position as a regional trade and logistics hub. The data comes amid ongoing monitoring of Gulf shipping routes due to regional tensions, with Qatar relying on its ports to facilitate trade and maintain supply chains.
Comparison with 2025 Performance
The June results follow a strong 2025, when Qatar’s ports handled more than 3,000 vessels and nearly 1.46 million containers, alongside around 1.85 million tonnes of general cargo and more than 122,000 roll-on/roll-off units, highlighting the sector’s growing role in supporting trade and logistics.
