Qatar throws $6bn at port development

The Gulf state of Qatar is to spend $6bn on developing a deep sea port to the north of Mesaieed covering an area of 20 sq km. Initial capacity will be 2m teu, rising to 6m teu by 2030, when the entire complex will be fully operational.

Port Strategy: Qatar is upping its port ante

The Gulf state of Qatar is to spend $6bn on developing a deep sea port to the north of Mesaieed covering an area of 20 sq km. Initial capacity will be 2m teu, rising to 6m teu by 2030, when the entire complex will be fully operational.