Gulftainer receives IMO Secretary-General to its Iraq Container Terminal
Gulftainer, a leading international ports and terminals operator and, supply chain and logistics solutions provider, welcomed the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), H.E. Mr. Arsenio Dominguez, to its Iraq Container Terminal (ICT). The visit underscores Gulftainer’s commitment to international maritime standards and operational excellence.
H.E. Mr. Dominguez was received by Gulftainer’s Regional Manager – Business Development, Ibrahim Serhan, and Managing Director – Gulftainer Iraq, Nic Gray.
During the visit, Serhan provided a comprehensive overview of Gulftainer’s operations, highlighting the company’s adherence to IMO standards and its global footprint in port and logistics management. He also shared insights into the company's significant achievements and records.
The IMO Secretary-General commended Gulftainer’s commitment to international maritime best practices, praising its implementation of IMO standards and operational efficiency.
Accompanying H.E. Mr. Dominguez were prominent Iraqi officials, including the Minister of Transport, H.E. Mr. Razzaq Muhebs Al-Saadawi; the Governor of Basra, H.E. Mr. Assad Al-Eidani; the Iraqi Ambassador to the United Kingdom and IMO, H.E. Mr. Mohammad Jafar Al-Sadr; and the Director General of the General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI), Dr. Farhan Al-Furtousi.
In recognition of the occasion, Serhan, on behalf of Gulftainer’s board, presented H.E. Mr. Dominguez with a trophy symbolizing a traditional Arabic ship, reflecting the region’s rich maritime heritage.
The visit by the IMO Secretary-General serves as a testament to Gulftainer’s excellence in port operations and its alignment with the highest global maritime standards.