Mwani Qatar container volumes rise 9% in October
Bulk cargo volumes rose 211% to more than 53 tonnes, while general cargo throughput increased 64% to more than 66,000 tonnes.
QATAR – Mwani Qatar has handled more than 59,000 TEUs in October 2026, up 9% on September, according to a post on the social media platform X.
The ports received 249 vessels during the month, a 56% increase from the previous month.
Mwani Qatar is the state-owned entity responsible for managing Qatar’s commercial seaports, including Hamad Port, Al Ruwais Port, and the development of Doha Port as a cruise terminal, as well as navigation, towage, and cargo-handling services.
Cargo category performance
Bulk cargo volumes rose 211% to more than 53 tonnes, while general cargo throughput increased 64% to more than 66,000 tonnes.
Livestock handling surged 641% to more than 61,000 head, while vehicles and equipment handled reached 1,655 units.
The livestock category shows the sharpest month-on-month movement, reflecting seasonal demand patterns tied to Qatar’s food supply requirements.
In addition, Qatar typically imports livestock from East Africa and the Horn of Africa, with volumes fluctuating based on religious calendars and domestic supply conditions.
The 211% rise in bulk cargo to more than 53 tonnes is small in absolute terms compared with the general cargo figure of 66,000 tonnes, suggesting either a data-reporting variance or that bulk cargo is a minor category in October’s mix.
Bulk cargo typically comprises construction aggregates, cement and industrial minerals that support Qatar’s infrastructure programme, while general cargo includes manufactured goods, machinery and project equipment.
Operational context and financial position
The port handled 54,086 TEUs and received 160 vessels in September, making October’s performance reflect sequential growth from a lower base.
The August figures showed a 168% increase in bulk cargo to about 120,000 tonnes, a 191% rise in livestock to 5,989 head, and 133 vessel calls.
The 249 vessel calls indicate a higher frequency of smaller vessels rather than a proportional increase in cargo, as TEU growth of 9% lagged vessel growth of 56%.
For the first half of 2026, Mwani Qatar handled over 493,000 TEUs across roughly 866 vessel calls, including more than 273,000 tonnes of general cargo and nearly 325,000 tonnes of bulk cargo.
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