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The Port of Doha page is most relevant for cargo moving to and from Doha, Qatar’s capital and main commercial market. For modern containerized ocean freight, most commercial cargo serving Doha is handled through Hamad Port, Qatar’s main maritime gateway, located south of Doha in Umm Al Houl. Doha remains an important city and maritime reference point, while Hamad Port is the primary container, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, and multipurpose cargo gateway for Qatar.


Doha and Hamad Port support importers, exporters, manufacturers, retailers, food distributors, construction companies, energy-sector suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics providers, and businesses moving cargo into Qatar and the wider Gulf region. The port gateway is especially important for containerized freight, refrigerated cargo, food products, construction materials, consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, vehicles, industrial inputs, general cargo, bulk cargo, RoRo cargo, livestock cargo, project cargo where permitted, and temperature-sensitive shipments.


For coding purposes, UNECE lists Doha as QADOH and Hamad as QAHMD. Shippers should confirm which code applies to the booking, bill of lading, customs entry, carrier schedule, and terminal routing, especially because containerized cargo serving Doha is commonly routed via Hamad Port.


Port of Doha Overview


Port DetailInformation
Port namePort of Doha / Doha cargo gateway via Hamad Port
CountryQatar
Municipality / cityDoha / Al Wakrah area for Hamad Port
RegionArabian Gulf / Middle East / Qatar logistics gateway
UN/LOCODEQADOH for Doha; QAHMD for Hamad Port
Port typeSeaport gateway / container gateway / multipurpose cargo port / RoRo and general cargo gateway
Main cargo port serving DohaHamad Port
Main terminal operatorQTerminals for Phase 1 container, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, and offshore supply services
Port managementMwani Qatar
Main cargo focusContainers, refrigerated cargo, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, construction materials, machinery, vehicles, industrial inputs, RoRo cargo, livestock, general cargo, bulk cargo
Main terminal typesContainer terminals, general cargo terminal, RoRo facilities, livestock facilities, offshore supply services, reefer areas, truck gates, customs zones, warehousing and logistics facilities
Cargo typesContainers, pallets, cartons, refrigerated cargo, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, machinery, vehicles, construction cargo, industrial cargo, bulk cargo, RoRo cargo, livestock, general freight
Suitable forImporters, exporters, retailers, food companies, construction suppliers, industrial companies, vehicle importers, energy-sector suppliers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, Qatar and Gulf supply chains

Why Ship Through Doha and Hamad Port?


Doha is Qatar’s main commercial, administrative, and consumer market. For importers serving Doha, Al Rayyan, Lusail, Al Wakrah, Mesaieed, Al Khor, Ras Laffan-linked supply chains, and other parts of Qatar, Hamad Port provides the main ocean freight gateway for containerized and multipurpose cargo.


For importers, the Doha cargo gateway supports retail distribution, supermarket and food supply chains, construction projects, hospitality procurement, machinery imports, industrial supplies, vehicle imports, eCommerce inventory, refrigerated cargo, and general commercial freight. It is especially relevant for businesses supplying Qatar’s urban, infrastructure, energy, industrial, and consumer sectors.


For exporters, Hamad Port supports Qatar-based cargo moving to the Gulf, South Asia, East Africa, Europe, Asia, and global transshipment networks. Export flows may include industrial products, chemicals where permitted, plastics, machinery, re-export cargo, project cargo, food products where applicable, and general containerized freight.


Doha and Hamad Port are especially relevant for businesses that need access to:


  • Qatar’s main container and general cargo gateway
  • Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Mesaieed, Al Khor, and wider Qatar distribution
  • Hamad Port container, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, and multipurpose facilities
  • QTerminals container and cargo operations
  • Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive shipments
  • Food, retail, construction, machinery, vehicle, industrial, energy-sector, and general cargo flows
  • Customs, bonded logistics, trucking, warehousing, cold storage, inspection, and inland delivery services
  • Trade routes connecting Qatar with the Gulf, South Asia, Asia, East Africa, Europe, and global transshipment networks

Container Shipping Through Doha


Containerized cargo serving Doha is primarily handled through Hamad Port. Container services through this gateway can support FCL shipments, LCL shipments, refrigerated containers, food products, retail inventory, consumer goods, machinery, construction materials, industrial cargo, eCommerce stock, chemicals where permitted, vehicles where service is available, and general commercial freight.


Businesses use Doha and Hamad Port for:


  • Import containers into Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Mesaieed, Al Khor, Dukhan, Ras Laffan-linked areas, and other Qatar destinations
  • Export containers from Qatar-based manufacturers, industrial companies, energy-sector suppliers, food companies where applicable, re-exporters, distributors, and logistics operators
  • Full container load shipments
  • Less than container load shipments
  • Refrigerated cargo and temperature-sensitive freight
  • Food products, frozen goods, chilled goods, meat products, dairy products, seafood, fruit, vegetables, pharmaceuticals where permitted, and perishables where service is available
  • Consumer goods, retail inventory, household goods, furniture, electronics, fashion goods, hotel supplies, and eCommerce stock
  • Construction materials, fixtures, fittings, equipment, tools, and infrastructure project cargo
  • Machinery, spare parts, industrial equipment, energy-sector supplies, and production inputs
  • Vehicles, RoRo cargo, rolling equipment, and automotive parts where terminal and carrier service are available
  • Chemicals, plastics, resins, and industrial materials where permitted
  • Cargo moving to or from Doha, Qatar free zones, industrial areas, distribution centers, and Gulf-linked supply chains
  • Shipments connected to Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sohar, Salalah, Karachi, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Colombo, Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Busan, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Hamburg, Felixstowe, Mombasa, and other global gateways

For larger shipments, FCL shipping is usually suitable when cargo can fill a 20ft or 40ft container. For smaller shipments, LCL shipping allows businesses to move partial container loads without paying for a full container.

Doha Freight Rates

Freight Shipping Cost from & to Doha for a 20-foot Container

Port Capacity and Terminal Infrastructure


Hamad Port is Qatar’s main commercial maritime gateway and supports container cargo, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, bulk cargo, refrigerated cargo, offshore supply services, customs procedures, truck access, storage, and inland distribution. QTerminals was established by Mwani Qatar and Milaha to provide container, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, and offshore supply services in Phase 1 of Hamad Port.


The port’s terminal infrastructure supports vessel operations, container handling, yard operations, import and export storage, reefer services where available, RoRo handling, general cargo movement, livestock handling, customs-linked procedures, and trucking connections to Doha and other Qatar markets.


The port’s infrastructure supports:


  • Container handling
  • FCL and LCL cargo
  • Import and export container flows
  • Refrigerated and frozen cargo handling
  • Food products, meat, seafood, dairy, fruit, vegetables, and temperature-sensitive shipments
  • Consumer goods, retail cargo, furniture, electronics, apparel, and eCommerce inventory
  • Construction materials, infrastructure cargo, fixtures, fittings, and project supplies
  • Machinery, spare parts, tools, energy-sector equipment, and industrial cargo
  • Vehicles, RoRo cargo, trailers, rolling equipment, and automotive-related cargo where service is available
  • Livestock cargo where service, regulation, and documentation permit
  • Chemicals, plastics, resins, and industrial materials where permitted
  • General cargo and bulk cargo where terminal compatibility is confirmed
  • Yard and gate operations
  • Customs and border inspection procedures
  • Trucking connections across Doha and Qatar
  • Warehousing, bonded storage, cold storage, logistics support, and inland delivery services

This infrastructure makes the Doha/Hamad Port gateway suitable for shippers that need access to Qatar’s main import market, refrigerated cargo services, construction and industrial supply chains, vehicle imports, food distribution, retail logistics, and Gulf-region trade routes.


Main Cargo Handled Through Doha and Hamad Port


Doha’s cargo gateway handles a broad mix of containerized cargo, refrigerated cargo, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, construction materials, machinery, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, vehicles, RoRo cargo, livestock, general cargo, bulk cargo, and project cargo where permitted.


Cargo TypeExamples
Containerized importsConsumer goods, electronics, furniture, food products, retail inventory, machinery, construction materials, industrial inputs, general cargo
Containerized exportsIndustrial goods, re-export cargo, machinery, chemicals where permitted, plastics, food products where applicable, general freight
Refrigerated cargoFrozen food, chilled cargo, seafood, meat products, dairy products, fruit, vegetables, pharmaceuticals where permitted, temperature-sensitive products where service is available
Food and beverage cargoPackaged foods, drinks, ingredients, frozen products, fresh products, hospitality supplies, supermarket cargo
Retail and consumer goodsStore inventory, household goods, furniture, electronics, clothing, seasonal products
eCommerce cargoMarketplace inventory, DTC products, consolidated stock, fulfillment cargo
Construction cargoBuilding materials, fixtures, fittings, tools, equipment, project supplies, infrastructure materials
Machinery cargoEquipment, spare parts, tools, industrial machinery, production equipment
Energy and industrial cargoIndustrial supplies, project components, spare parts, tools, machinery, and energy-sector equipment where permitted
Vehicle and RoRo cargoCars, trucks, trailers, rolling machinery, auto parts, and automotive accessories where service is available
Chemical and plastic cargoPackaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materials where permitted
Livestock cargoLivestock movements where terminal service, veterinary controls, permits, and documentation are confirmed
Bulk cargoGrains, construction materials, industrial bulk, and other bulk commodities where terminal compatibility is confirmed
General cargoPallets, cartons, mixed commercial freight, samples, packaged goods
Project cargoOversized or non-standard cargo where terminal approval, handling plan, and permits are confirmed

Doha and Hamad Port are especially relevant for shippers that need access to Qatar’s main consumer market, cold-chain imports, retail logistics, construction supply chains, vehicle imports, energy-sector cargo, and regional Gulf distribution.


Shipping to Doha, Qatar


Importers ship cargo to Doha from Asia, the Gulf, South Asia, Europe, East Africa, North America, and other global trade regions. Imported cargo may support retail distribution, food supply chains, construction projects, hospitality procurement, infrastructure development, eCommerce fulfillment, energy-sector operations, industrial activity, wholesale markets, and inland delivery across Qatar.


Common imports to Doha include:


  • Consumer goods and retail inventory
  • Electronics and household goods
  • Apparel, footwear, furniture, and seasonal products
  • Food products and beverages
  • Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
  • Machinery and spare parts
  • Industrial equipment and production inputs
  • Construction materials and project supplies
  • Vehicles, automotive parts, and equipment where service is available
  • Energy-sector equipment and spare parts
  • Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
  • Pharmaceutical and healthcare products where permitted
  • Hotel, hospitality, and event-sector supplies
  • General commercial freight

When shipping to Doha, importers should compare total landed cost rather than only the ocean freight rate. Total landed cost may include origin charges, ocean freight, destination charges, Qatar customs duties, terminal handling, customs broker fees, documentation fees, inspection fees, storage, demurrage, detention, trucking, inland delivery, bonded warehousing, cold storage, warehouse handling, and cargo insurance.


Use the iContainers ocean freight calculator to estimate shipping costs and compare available freight options.


Shipping From Doha, Qatar


Exporters use Doha and Hamad Port for cargo moving from Qatar to the Gulf, South Asia, Asia, East Africa, Europe, North America through transshipment networks, and other global markets. The port can support containerized exports, industrial products, machinery, re-export cargo, chemicals where permitted, plastics, food products where applicable, construction-related cargo, project cargo, refrigerated cargo where available, and general commercial freight.


Common export cargo from Doha and Qatar includes:


  • Industrial goods
  • Re-export cargo
  • Machinery and spare parts
  • Energy-sector equipment and supplies
  • Chemicals, plastics, and resins where permitted
  • Construction materials and project cargo where permitted
  • Food products and beverages where applicable
  • Frozen and chilled cargo where service is available
  • Retail and consumer goods
  • eCommerce inventory
  • Vehicles and RoRo cargo where service is available
  • General containerized freight

For exporters, the best shipping option depends on cargo volume, commodity type, destination, Incoterm, carrier service, terminal cut-off, container availability, reefer equipment availability, export documentation, inland pickup location, inspection requirements, commodity restrictions, and required transit time.


FCL is usually more efficient for larger commercial volumes, while LCL can work well for smaller shipments, samples, cartons, pallets, and partial container loads moving through consolidation networks.


FCL vs LCL Shipping Through Doha


Shipping OptionBest ForMain AdvantageConsideration
FCL shippingFull 20ft or 40ft container loadsDedicated container and fewer cargo touchpointsBest when shipment volume justifies a full container
LCL shippingSmaller shipments, cartons, pallets, samples, partial loadsPay only for the space usedMay involve consolidation or deconsolidation through Doha/Hamad Port, Jebel Ali, Colombo, Singapore, Port Klang, or another regional hub
Reefer containerFood products, seafood, meat, dairy, frozen goods, chilled cargo, pharmaceuticals where permitted, perishablesMaintains controlled temperature during transitRequires reefer equipment, plug availability, temperature settings, documentation, and cold-chain coordination
Food and beverage cargoPackaged food, drinks, supermarket stock, hospitality supplies, frozen productsUseful for Qatar import and distribution flowsRequires product classification, permits where applicable, labeling checks, and inspection planning
Construction cargoBuilding materials, tools, fixtures, fittings, equipment, project suppliesSupports Qatar infrastructure and construction demandRequires weight checks, packing accuracy, permits where applicable, and delivery planning
Retail and eCommerce cargoStore inventory, marketplace stock, household goods, fashion goods, electronicsUseful for Doha and Qatar distributionRequires SKU planning, carton labeling, commercial invoices, and customs data accuracy
Machinery and industrial cargoEquipment, spare parts, tools, production machinery, energy-sector equipmentSupports industrial and energy-sector supply chainsRequires weight checks, packing, permits where applicable, and accurate cargo descriptions
Vehicle and RoRo cargoCars, trucks, trailers, rolling equipment, auto partsUseful where terminal and carrier services are availableRequires vehicle documentation, inspection planning, and handling coordination
Chemical and plastic cargoPackaged chemicals, resins, plastics, industrial materialsSupports industrial and commercial cargo flowsRequires classification, permits, safety documentation, and terminal compatibility
Livestock cargoLivestock shipments where permittedUses specialized livestock handling where service is availableRequires veterinary controls, permits, quarantine checks, and terminal coordination
General cargo shippingConsumer goods, machinery, retail goods, packaged cargoFlexible for standard commercial freightRequires accurate packing, labeling, documentation, and cargo details

For shippers comparing route options, iContainers’ transit time calculator can help estimate shipping times before booking.


Customs Clearance at Doha and Qatar


Cargo imported or exported through Doha/Hamad Port must comply with Qatar General Authority of Customs requirements, import and export regulations, customs declaration procedures, and commodity-specific inspection requirements. Importers, exporters, freight forwarders, customs brokers, retailers, food distributors, construction companies, vehicle importers, industrial suppliers, chemical companies where permitted, and logistics providers should prepare accurate shipment data before cargo arrival, customs entry, inspection, release, inland delivery, or vessel departure.


Required data may include product descriptions, HS codes, customs value, country of origin, shipper details, consignee details, importer information, exporter information, permits where applicable, and supporting documentation.


Commercial shipments through Qatar may require documents such as a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or sea waybill, customs/import declaration, export declaration when applicable, certificate of origin when required, import permit or export license when applicable, insurance certificate, and product-specific certificates or inspection documents.


Regulated goods such as food products, agricultural goods, meat, seafood, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, electronics, batteries, hazardous cargo, chemicals, plants, animals, vehicles, textiles, dual-use goods, and restricted items may require additional permits, inspection, testing, agency approval, safety documentation, sanitary or phytosanitary clearance, veterinary clearance, or product compliance records under Qatar rules.


For more general guidance, read iContainers’ guide to customs clearance.


Documents Needed for Shipping Through Doha


Most commercial ocean freight shipments to or from Doha/Hamad Port require:


  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Bill of lading or sea waybill
  • Customs declaration
  • Import declaration, when importing
  • Export declaration, when exporting
  • HS code or tariff classification
  • Importer details, when importing into Qatar
  • Exporter details, when exporting from Qatar
  • Consignee and shipper details
  • Commercial registration, importer code, or tax identification details, when applicable
  • Certificate of origin, when required
  • Import permit, when applicable
  • Export license or permit, when applicable
  • Product inspection documents, when applicable
  • Arrival notice
  • Delivery order or cargo release documents
  • Insurance certificate, when applicable
  • Food safety documents, when applicable
  • Sanitary or phytosanitary certificates, when applicable
  • Veterinary certificates for livestock, meat, animal products, or animal-origin cargo, when applicable
  • Fumigation, treatment, or wood packaging documentation, when applicable
  • Food, agricultural, meat, seafood, chemical, battery, pharmaceutical, textile, machinery, vehicle, livestock, project cargo, or dual-use documentation, when applicable
  • Dangerous goods declaration, when applicable
  • Safety data sheet, for chemicals or hazardous cargo
  • Battery documentation, when applicable
  • Customs broker authorization or power of attorney, when using a customs broker
  • Inland transport documents, when cargo moves by truck, warehouse transfer, bonded storage, cold storage, distribution center, or final delivery

Documentation should be complete and consistent before cargo arrival, customs release, inland transfer, export gate-in, or vessel departure. Incorrect HS codes, incomplete product descriptions, missing permits, inaccurate invoices, inconsistent consignee details, late customs filings, missing inspection documents, unclear cargo values, or missing agency approvals can delay customs clearance and increase costs.


Common Shipping Routes for Doha


Doha and Hamad Port connect Qatar with the Gulf, South Asia, Asia, Europe, East Africa, North America through transshipment, and global trade lanes through container services, feeder networks, trucking, warehousing, customs services, bonded logistics, cold storage, and inland distribution.


Trade LaneCommon Cargo
China to DohaMachinery, electronics, consumer goods, furniture, apparel, construction materials, industrial inputs
Doha to ChinaIndustrial goods, re-export cargo, plastics, chemicals where permitted, machinery, general freight
UAE and Gulf to DohaConsumer goods, machinery, food products, retail cargo, construction materials, industrial supplies
Doha to UAE and GulfRe-export cargo, industrial goods, machinery, food products where applicable, general freight
India and South Asia to DohaFood products, textiles, machinery, construction materials, consumer goods, industrial inputs
Doha to India and South AsiaRe-export cargo, industrial goods, machinery, chemicals where permitted, general freight
Southeast Asia to DohaConsumer goods, electronics, machinery, food products, retail inventory, industrial inputs
Doha to Southeast AsiaIndustrial goods, re-export cargo, machinery, general freight
Europe to DohaMachinery, chemicals where permitted, pharmaceuticals where permitted, consumer goods, vehicles, industrial inputs
Doha to EuropeIndustrial cargo, re-export cargo, machinery, chemicals where permitted, general freight
East Africa to DohaFood products, agricultural cargo, livestock where permitted, raw materials, general freight
Doha to East AfricaConsumer goods, machinery, food products, construction supplies, industrial cargo
North America to DohaMachinery, retail cargo, food products, industrial inputs, vehicles, equipment
Doha to North AmericaIndustrial cargo, re-export cargo, machinery, general freight
Doha to inland QatarImports moving by truck, bonded storage, warehouse transfer, cold storage, and final delivery
Qatar to Doha/Hamad PortExport cargo from industrial, energy, retail, construction, and re-export supply chains

Routing may involve direct ocean services, feeder services, trucking, bonded warehousing, cold storage, transloading, or transshipment through Doha/Hamad Port, Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sohar, Salalah, Karachi, Mundra, Nhava Sheva, Colombo, Singapore, Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Busan, Rotterdam, Antwerp-Bruges, Hamburg, Felixstowe, Mombasa, and other hubs depending on carrier schedule, cargo type, terminal availability, and destination.


When Should You Use Doha/Hamad Port Instead of Another Gulf Port?


Doha/Hamad Port can be suitable when:


  • The cargo origin or destination is in Doha, Lusail, Al Rayyan, Al Wakrah, Mesaieed, Al Khor, Ras Laffan-linked areas, Qatar Free Zones, or wider Qatar
  • The shipment benefits from direct access to Qatar’s main commercial and consumer market
  • The cargo involves containers, refrigerated cargo, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, construction materials, machinery, vehicles, industrial inputs, chemicals where permitted, livestock, RoRo cargo, bulk cargo, project cargo, or general commercial freight
  • Inland delivery is more efficient through Hamad Port than through Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Bahrain, Kuwait, Sohar, Salalah, or another Gulf gateway
  • The shipment needs access to QTerminals, Hamad Port container operations, reefer support, RoRo facilities, livestock facilities, storage, bonded logistics, customs services, trucking routes, or Qatar-area distribution networks
  • Carrier schedule, terminal availability, trucking cost, customs process, cargo type, equipment availability, and landed cost are better through Doha/Hamad Port

Another Gulf port may be more suitable when cargo is transshipping through a specific carrier network, moving to another country, or when a particular service, inland corridor, terminal, or commodity flow provides a better total cost. Jebel Ali may be better for some large regional transshipment flows. Dammam may be better for eastern Saudi Arabia cargo. Sohar or Salalah may be better for some Oman-linked routes. The right choice depends on cargo location, carrier service, terminal availability, customs and inspection needs, inland routing, and total landed cost.


The right port choice should be based on total landed cost, cargo origin, final destination, terminal availability, current operational status, sailing schedule, commodity type, customs requirements, reefer needs, service frequency, trucking capacity, warehouse availability, inspection requirements, transload requirements, and required delivery date.


How to Get an Ocean Freight Quote for Doha


To get a freight quote to or from Doha/Hamad Port, prepare the following details:


  1. Origin and destination
  2. Port-to-port, door-to-port, port-to-door, or door-to-door requirement
  3. Cargo weight and dimensions
  4. Number of pallets, cartons, boxes, containers, or shipment units
  5. FCL, LCL, reefer, general cargo, hazardous cargo, machinery cargo, chemical cargo, industrial cargo, food cargo, meat cargo, construction cargo, vehicle cargo, livestock cargo, breakbulk cargo, project cargo, or temperature-controlled cargo preference
  6. Commodity description and HS code or tariff classification, if available
  7. Cargo ready date
  8. Incoterm
  9. Supplier, warehouse, factory, production site, bonded facility, distribution center, cold storage, project site, or inland pickup address, if exporting
  10. Final delivery address, if importing or arranging door delivery
  11. Customs clearance requirements
  12. Qatar import permit, export permit, sanitary, phytosanitary, veterinary, regulatory, or agency requirements, if applicable
  13. Product inspection, safety, customs, food, agricultural, meat, seafood, chemical, battery, textile, machinery, vehicle, livestock, project cargo, or other agency requirements, if applicable
  14. Special handling requirements, such as reefer cargo, hazardous cargo, chemicals, lithium batteries, food cargo, meat cargo, livestock cargo, oversized cargo, customs exam, product testing, high-value cargo, bonded warehousing, cold storage, warehouse delivery, transloading, or final-mile appointment
  15. Preferred carrier, terminal, trucking provider, customs broker, warehouse, bonded facility, cold storage provider, consolidation provider, or transshipment hub, if already specified

With iContainers, businesses can compare ocean freight options online, review available rates, and manage international shipments through a digital booking process.

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FAQ About the Port of Doha

Where is the Port of Doha?

Doha is Qatar’s capital and main commercial market. Modern containerized cargo serving Doha is primarily routed through Hamad Port, located south of Doha in Umm Al Houl.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Doha?

UNECE lists Doha as QADOH and Hamad as QAHMD. For containerized cargo, shippers should confirm whether the carrier booking and bill of lading should use QAHMD for Hamad Port or QADOH for Doha.

What cargo is commonly shipped through Doha?

Doha’s cargo gateway handles containerized cargo, refrigerated cargo, food products, consumer goods, retail inventory, construction materials, machinery, vehicles, industrial inputs, RoRo cargo, livestock, bulk cargo, and general commercial freight.

What is Hamad Port?

Hamad Port is Qatar’s main commercial seaport and the primary container and multipurpose cargo gateway serving Doha and the wider Qatari market.

Who operates the main terminal services at Hamad Port?

QTerminals provides container, general cargo, RoRo, livestock, and offshore supply services in Phase 1 of Hamad Port.

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