The ports of Hamad, Doha, and Al Ruwais in Qatar experienced significant growth in various categories, such as ship arrivals, general freight, cattle, building materials, and RoRo (vehicle) traffic, reflecting the resilience and expansion of the private sector in non-hydrocarbon areas. Mwani Qatar aligns its efforts with Qatar’s 2030 national vision, aiming to enhance the economic contributions of the maritime sector and bolster Qatar’s status as a major regional trading hub.
In July 2025, 268 ships were recorded at these ports, marking a 14.04% increase from the previous year. Hamad Port alone welcomed 151 ships and plays a crucial role in facilitating trade flows to Kuwait, Iraq, and Oman. Across the first seven months of 2025, a total of 1,755 ships contributed to a significant increase in maritime traffic, accompanied by a freight volume of 234,424 tons in July, an impressive rise of 77.62% year-on-year.
Cattle imports surged to 28,250 heads in July, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 39.15%, while building materials throughput reached 52,677 tons, a 137.24% rise compared to July 2024. However, the container throughput saw a decline with 116,970 TEUs in July, a decrease of 20.29% compared to the previous year, indicating a temporary ebb in container traffic.
