Press Releases

• 26
  Feb
  2012Gulftainer, the largest privately owned port operator in the world based in Sharjah, announced the arrival of the "Umm Salal" at the Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT). The vessel docked at its facility in Khorfakkan on the evening of 11th March and stayed for 24 hours before moving on to its next destination. Gulftainer, the largest privately owned port operator in the world based in Sharjah, continues its magnificent performance by today announcing outstanding results for the month of January 2012.
• 20
  Feb
  2012Gulftainer's Service Awards Gala Dinner to honour long-serving employees Gulftainer, the largest privately owned port operator in the world based in Sharjah, held a 'Long Service Awards' gala dinner to celebrate the dedication and commitment of around 50 of its employees, who have been with the company for over 20 years.
• 15
  Nov
  2011KCT and SCT reported best ever monthly volumes during October Despite the financial storm clouds in many parts of the world, it is clear that economies in the Gulf and wider Indian Ocean region are weathering turbulent times better than most.
• 14
  Nov
  2011Gulftainer is host sponsor of Port Finance International’s inaugural Middle East Conference. Gulftainer Group Managing Director, Peter Richards declared "Gulftainer is extremely pleased to act as host sponsor of this conference, which will place the spotlight squarely on Middle Eastern ports.
• 7
  Sep
  2011Gulftainer makes donation to Khorfakkan Club for the Handicapped in the spirit of Ramadan In support of the community, and in line with its corporate social responsibility policy, August 2011 saw Sharjah-based international ports management company Gulftainer make a donation to the Khorfakkan Club for the Handicapped, allowing physically challenged children to travel to Mecca to perform Umrah during the final days of the Holy month of Ramadan.
• 7
  Jun
  2011Gulftainer wins Sharjah Economic Excellence Gold Award in Trade Sector Category (large organisations) Richards: Thanks to Sharjah Government,Sharjah Chamber of Commerce,and Sharjah Port Authority for their support.
• 14
  May
  2011Khorfakkan named 'Shipping Port of the Year' at SCATA Awards 2011 Richards: Khorfakkan is widely recognised as perhaps the most productive container terminal worldwide
• 10
  May
  2011Gulftainer achieves record volumes and highest ever monthly throughputs at KCT and SCT in April Richards: Evidence suggests that UAE business environment is improving – particularly in Sharjah and Northern Emirates.
• 4
  Apr
  2011CMA-CGM's 'Mascareignes' and 'EPIC' services relocate to Gulftainer's Khorfakkan Container Terminal
• 6
  Mar
  2011Emirates Shipping Line's GIA (East Africa) service now calling at Sharjah Container Terminal Richards: Sharjah is already a major centre for trade to and from Africa, and this new service provides another step forward