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Qatar's shipping sector continues to be dominated by the export of the country's key commodity natural gas through the export terminal of Ras Laffan. Much of this is carried by national carrier Qatar Gas Transport (Nakilat). However the country is also looking to increase its container and dry bulk shipping presence through the development of the New Doha Port (Hamad Port) which is being built with an eye to capturing some lucrative transhipment trade. Furthermore Qatar is making its presence felt in foreign ports sectors and is investing in developing facilities in Egypt.
Headline Industry Data
* 2015 port of Doha tonnage throughput forecast to grow 36% over the medium term we project a 214% increase (including transferred operations to Hamad Port from 2016).
* 2015 port of Doha container throughput forecast to grow 16% over the medium term we project a 96% increase (including transferred operations to Hamad Port from 2016).
* 2015 total trade growth forecast at 4.55%.
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Key Industry Trends
Milaha Completes First Direct Service between India and Qatar: The first container vessel on the direct India to Qatar route has completed its maiden voyage at the end of March 2015. The MV Convent travelled from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) in India to the port of Doha. It is the first of a non-stop service launched by Milaha Group's subsidiary Milaha Maritime & Logistics that connects the two ports.
Doha's New Port's Name Unveiled: The New Port Project also known as the New Doha Port has received a new name - Hamad Port. The name was unveiled at the same ceremony in February at which the flooding of the Port Basin was celebrated. The new port will take over operations from the current Doha Port from 2016.
Milaha in Talks with UACC: Milaha announced in April that it is initiating talks with the UAE's United Arab Chemical Carriers Ltd. on 'a possible combination of their respective product and chemical tanker businesses'. The potential transaction...
The Qatar Shipping Report has been researched at source and features latest-available data and BMI Research's independent forecasting critically analysing international transport of dry bulk and containers. The report evaluates the global commodities and trade backdrop alongside in-depth country-specific analysis of trade prospects. The report also contains company profiles covering leading multinational and national shipping companies and analysis of latest industry news trends and regulatory developments in Qatar.
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Coverage
BMI Industry View
Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts views and trend analysis covering shipping major investments and projects and significant multinational and national company developments.
SWOT Analysis
SWOT (Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities and Threats) analysis of the state's shipping sector which carefully evaluates the short- and medium-term issues facing the industry.
Market Overview
Analysis of the capacity terminals and planned development of the major ports in each country including data on throughput and total tonnage.
Industry Forecast Scenario
Historic data series (2008-2012) and forecasts to end-2018 for all key industry and macroeconomic indicators (see list below) supported by explicit assumptions plus analysis of key downside risks to the main forecast including:
Major port freight throughput (tonnes/teu); overall freight throughput (teu); total imports (US$bn) and exports (US$bn).
Company Profiles
Company profiles include business activities leading products and services company strategy trends and developments and economic performance analysis.
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