INTERNATIONAL Container Terminal Services, Inc's (ICTSI), basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) located at the Port of Umm Qasr in Iraq, has received the inaugural call of the RCL West India-Gulf (RWG) service.
Operated jointly by Regional Container Line (RCL) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL), the RWG service strengthens the country's trade connectivity by introducing faster, more efficient shipping connections to India and the Middle East.
With a 21-day turnaround time, the service strategically rotates through key ports: Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Jebel Ali, and Umm Qasr, before returning to Mundra.
'We are excited to welcome RCL and BTL as partners in advancing trade and connectivity in the region. The RWG service reinforces our commitment to providing world-class service and supporting Iraq's role in the global trade network,' said Romeo Salvador, BGT chief executive officer.
The maiden call highlights BGT's importance as Iraq's most advanced terminal. With modern infrastructure, streamlined operations, and proximity to major regional markets, BGT serves as a vital gateway for businesses looking to tap into Iraq's emerging economy.
RCL and BTL have each deployed a vessel to the service - the Vira Bhum and the Intersea Traveler. A total of three vessels with capacities ranging from 2,500 to 2,700 TEU will be deployed to the service to ensure reliability.
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Operated jointly by Regional Container Line (RCL) and Bengal Tiger Line (BTL), the RWG service strengthens the country's trade connectivity by introducing faster, more efficient shipping connections to India and the Middle East.
With a 21-day turnaround time, the service strategically rotates through key ports: Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Jebel Ali, and Umm Qasr, before returning to Mundra.
'We are excited to welcome RCL and BTL as partners in advancing trade and connectivity in the region. The RWG service reinforces our commitment to providing world-class service and supporting Iraq's role in the global trade network,' said Romeo Salvador, BGT chief executive officer.
The maiden call highlights BGT's importance as Iraq's most advanced terminal. With modern infrastructure, streamlined operations, and proximity to major regional markets, BGT serves as a vital gateway for businesses looking to tap into Iraq's emerging economy.
RCL and BTL have each deployed a vessel to the service - the Vira Bhum and the Intersea Traveler. A total of three vessels with capacities ranging from 2,500 to 2,700 TEU will be deployed to the service to ensure reliability.
SeaNews Turkey