Press Releases

• 2
  Jul
  2020Gulftainer Launches Global Startup Challenge to Boost Tech Innovation in Ports and Logistics Sector • The Future of Ports Startup Challenge 2020 is aimed at entrepreneurs and startups developing groundbreaking, highly disruptive technologies that could redefine the industry • Applications now open for entrepreneurs and startups till August 15 through gtinnovationchallenge.com
• 23
  Apr
  2020King Fahad Industrial Port at Yanbu Receives Maiden Call by Newly Launched JEDDEX service from CMA CGM • JEDDEX Service links key markets in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and East Africa with weekly sailing schedule and competitive transit time • Launch of the service at the strategic port opens new growth chapter in the regional shipping sector
• 5
  Apr
  2020Gulftainer Fast-tracks Medical Supply Consignments, Supports UAE's COVID-19 Response • Initiative seeks to reach medical supply containers to customers on priority basis • Launched an interim and complimentary ‘Express Service Lane’ initiative to prioritise the delivery of medical supply consignments
• 2
  Mar
  2020UAE-based Momentum Logistics Launches Operations In US State of Delaware • Specialised 3PL provider now supports Gulftainer’s GT USA-Wilmington operations • Momentum Logistics – Delaware is set to significantly reinforce the global presence of the parent company based at the Sharjah Inland Container Depot (SICD).
• 30
  Oct
  2019Gulftainer Completes Road Infrastructure Project to Connect SIIP with Sharjah’s Seaports, UAE’s Road Network • Gulftainer announced the completion of Road Infrastructure Project to Connect Saja’a Industrial Investment Park with Sharjah’s Seaports, UAE’s Road Network
• 20
  Oct
  2019Gulftainer Appoints David Casey New Group Chief Commercial Officer • Gulftainer has named David Casey its new Group Chief Commercial Officer • David is responsible for the development and execution of Gulftainer’s short- and long-term commercial and strategic plans to strengthen the company’s industry leadership.
• 8
  Aug
  2019Record Cargo received at the Port of Wilmington GT USA Wilmington safely and successfully handled the largest wind turbine blades ever received at its Delaware terminal, recently unloading and transferring 39 blades over two days.
• 19
  May
  2019Sharjah Container Terminal Welcomes M.V. MAG Pearl, Direct Call Connects Sharjah To Iraq • Gulftainer welcomed M.V. MAG Pearl from MAG Container Lines (MCL) on a maiden call at its flagship gateway, Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) • Port operator’s third new service within the first quarter of 2019
• 1
  May
  2019Momentum Logistics Celebrates 10th Anniversary • Specialised 3PL leader eyes accelerated global expansion, aims to double its revenue over next five years
• 17
  Apr
  2019Gulftainer Handles Container Volume of Two Million TEUs at Iraq Container Terminal • Terminal marks milestone in under nine years since start of operations in 2010