The Qatar Free Zones Authority and the QTerminals Group signed a cooperation agreement to manage and operate operations at Al Marsa Port, located in the Umm Al Houl Free Zone, on the sidelines of the Qatar Boat Show activities at the Old Doha Port, in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport. A number of senior officials from both sides, and a group of the most prominent leaders in the field of maritime transport.
Under this agreement, the QTerminals Group will assume responsibility for managing and developing all marina port operations and providing an integrated package of marine and handling services, as well as managing multi-use berths, in order to support industries and factories that export to strategic projects in the State of Qatar or to the outside world, in addition to providing Marine services for yachts and ships. QTerminals will also facilitate the construction and repair of ships and yachts.
The agreement was signed by His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Free Zones Authority, and Mr. Abdullah Al-Khanji, member of the Board of Directors of the QTerminals Group.
In this context, His Excellency Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, Minister of Transport, said: This agreement contributes to achieving QTerminals’ business strategy as a Qatari company specializing in port management, as its efforts will contribute to the growth of Al Marsa Port’s operations, enhance its position as a regional center for maritime services, and ensure the provision of services. Efficiently and effectively for all marine activities, by improving its capabilities with a focus on luxury yachts and associated services.
His Excellency indicated that this step will support the efforts made to raise the position of the State of Qatar as an attractive regional destination for luxury yachts, by possessing the necessary capabilities that qualify it to meet local and global needs in this field.
For his part, His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Faisal Al Thani, CEO of the Qatar Free Zones Authority, considered the cooperation agreement with the QTerminals Group a pivotal step in the process of developing the maritime services and capabilities system of the State of Qatar, and consolidating the position of Marsa Port as a major destination. For global maritime activities, in line with economic diversification efforts and the pillars of Qatar National Vision 2030.
He said: “The advanced infrastructure and modern equipment, in addition to the operational experience enjoyed by both Al Marsa Port and QTerminals, create an ideal system for attracting yachts, luxury ships, and the most important marine service providers around the world. As the free zones in Qatar continue to confirm their position globally as a center for manufacturing and marine services, We confirm our readiness to push the maritime services sector in Qatar to new heights of excellence, and to enhance its regional leadership in the field of maritime and logistical solutions.”
For his part, Mr. Abdullah Al-Khanji, a member of the Board of Directors of QTerminals Group, said: “We are very proud to assume responsibility for managing the operations of Marsa Port, which strengthens our operations in the State of Qatar, where we are also proud to manage and operate Hamad Port, one of the largest ports in the Middle East,” explaining that Marsa Port It is an important addition to the business units of the QTerminals Group, and an incentive to continue working to achieve the pillars of the Qatar National Vision 2030, adding that the scope of the QTerminals Group’s work extends to business units in the Netherlands and Turkey. Ukraine offers customized solutions that meet the unique requirements of each destination. He added: We will also work to apply this international expertise in Marsa Port to drive economic growth, facilitate the flow of goods and facilitate the movement of trade in Qatar and abroad.
Marsa Port will continue to expand its services, through this strategic partnership, to ensure that the State of Qatar and its free zones remain at the forefront of maritime development in the region by enhancing maritime capabilities and achieving sustainable growth in the maritime services sector.
It is worth noting that Al Marsa Port is located in the heart of Umm Al Houl Free Zone near Hamad Port, the largest sustainable and environmentally friendly port in the world, and only 20 minutes from the city of Doha, and is equipped with a sea lane with a depth of 7.5 metres.
Marsa Port provides a series of services to companies operating in the field of marine industries and services from all over the world. These activities include building and maintaining ships, interior design and equipment, providing ship supplies, safety training, ship brokerage and marine research. The port is equipped with equipment to lift ships more than 70 meters in length and weighing more than 2,200 tons, in addition to transport cranes capable of lifting ships of its length. 30 meters long and weighs 300 tons.