The ports in Qatar did a fantastic job during Qatar 2022, with Doha Port hosting floating hotels to provide spectators top-notch lodging options while Hamad Port and Ruwais Port ensured continuous supply chains.
According to data posted by Mwani on its Twitter account, Hamad Port handled 123,206 containers, 94,128 tonnes of general cargo, 6,684 automobiles, and 10,000 heads of cattle from November 18 to December 18, 2022. 146 ships docked at the port during that time.
Ruwais Port received 105 vessels from November 18 to December 18, 2022, while handling 2,079 containers, 36,923 tonnes of general cargo, 71 vehicles, and 9,130 heads of livestock. Collectively, both ports secured supply chains by handling 1,25,285 TEUs, 131,051 tonnes of general cargo, 19,130 heads of livestock, and 6,755 units of vehicles and equipment.
During the World Cup, MSC World Europa, MSC Poesia and MSC Opera docked at Doha Port to offer a luxurious hospitality experience to fans of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.
According to the estimates of the MSC Cruises Group, the capacity of the three cruise ships reaches 10,000 beds. Reservations for the first week of the World Cup reached 100%.
Floating hotels were one of several facilities provided by Qatar for World Cup fans, offering multiple booking and accommodation options throughout the tournament, including apartments, villas, fan villages and usual hotels.
In another tweet, Mwani Qatar announced the launch of Cruise Season 2022-23 within next few days. “A few days separate us from the start of the 2022/’23 cruise season, one of the busiest cruise seasons in Qatar. Get ready to discover Qatar’s unique sights & landscapes & enjoy unforgettable entertainment adventures.”
Doha Port welcomes leading international cruise lines, such as MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, TUI Mein Schiff, Emerald, Silversea and more during the cruise season, which runs from November to April every year.
Strategically located in the heart of Doha, Doha Port is close to a few of the city’s most popular tourist attractions; the Corniche, the Museum of Islamic Art, the National Museum of Qatar, Msheireb Downtown Doha and Souq Waqif, the traditional market.
To support the tremendous growth of the industry, a new passenger terminal opened at Doha Port in 2022. It offers passengers the same level of service and facilities as Hamad International Airport, including seamless immigration and customs, foreign exchange services, taxi and bus stands, Duty Free shops, a café, waiting areas for cruise passengers and staff, as well as city tours and other tourist information services.
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