Qatar ports record 60% cargo throughput surge in November
DOHA: Qatar’s ports delivered one of their strongest monthly performances in recent years, with cargo volumes rising sharply in November and vessel activity continuing to recover across Hamad, Ruwais and Doha ports.
The latest operational data from Mwani Qatar shows a broad-based increase across key categories, demonstrating the country’s strengthening role as a regional logistics hub.
In a statement released on its official X channel, Mwani Qatar reported that total cargo throughput rose by around 60% in November 2025 compared with the same month last year.
Container handling also increased, up 8% year-on-year to 117,941 TEUs across the three ports. The ports handled 272 vessel calls during the month, a 14% rise from November 2024.
Growth extended across all major cargo categories, with general and bulk cargo reaching 159,480 tonnes, RORO movements totalling 8,475 units, and building materials amounting to 9,846 tonnes. Livestock volumes recorded one of the month’s sharpest jumps at 50,373 head, up 81% from a year earlier.
The rebound highlights the network’s expanding capacity and increasing reliability as a transshipment and gateway platform linking Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
Mwani Qatar noted that this connectivity continues to reduce transit times for shippers while supporting broader regional supply chain efficiency.
The November results build on already elevated activity in October, when the ports handled 245 vessels and processed 119,003 TEUs.
General and bulk cargo in October reached 216,466 tonnes, while RORO throughput stood at 9,566 units and building materials at 11,362 tonnes. Livestock volumes for the month totalled 7,682 head.
While November saw a slight dip in container volumes compared with October, the substantial year-on-year gains reflect continued network resilience and growing demand across import, export and re-export flows.
It should be noted that Hamad Port’s ongoing route expansion and Ruwais Port’s role in supporting coastal and regional trades have contributed to this sustained growth.
Qatar’s ports remain central to the country’s economic diversification strategy, enabling local manufacturers and exporters to access new markets and strengthening re-export activity across the GCC and beyond.
The rising throughput also comes as Qatar continues to expand its presence in cruise tourism.
The country was recently named Favourite Cruise Destination at the 2025 Wave Awards, reflecting its growing profile among global cruise operators. The
2025–2026 cruise season began with the arrival of MSC Euribia, with 72 ship calls expected, including 40 transit stops and 15 turnaround operations.
With a rapidly expanding network of sea connections and upgraded infrastructure across all three commercial ports, Qatar is positioning itself as a competitive logistics and trade hub during a period of shifting global supply chain patterns.
Mwani Qatar emphasised that the network’s ability to support secure cargo flows and efficient transshipment operations continues to “boost customer experience, unlock greater growth potential, and strengthen the country’s role as a key commercial and logistics hub in the region.”