Doha, Qatar: Hamad Port has advanced three places in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), securing the eighth position globally and second place in the Gulf region, according to the latest rankings by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
In a post on its X platform yesterday, Mwani Qatar stated, “Hamad Port, Qatar’s main gateway to world trade, has climbed three spots to rank 8th globally and 2nd in the Gulf region in the 2025 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence. This achievement reflects the port high operational efficiency and its capacity to maintain superior performance and resilience despite ongoing disruptions and shifts in global trade and supply chains.”
The achievement marks another milestone for Qatar’s principal maritime gateway and reflects the port’s growing importance in global trade and logistics.
The latest ranking highlights Hamad Port’s ability to deliver high operational efficiency and maintain resilient performance despite ongoing disruptions affecting international shipping and supply chains.
The CPPI is widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive assessments of container port performance worldwide.
Developed using extensive operational data, the index evaluates ports primarily on vessel turnaround times, the time required for ships to complete loading and unloading operations. The metric serves as a key indicator of efficiency, reliability and the overall quality of port services.
Hamad Port’s improved standing demonstrates its capacity to sustain superior operational performance in an increasingly challenging global environment. The ranking also underscores the port’s emergence as a major regional logistics hub, facilitating seamless trade flows and strengthening maritime connectivity between Qatar and international markets.
The port’s rise comes at a time when the global shipping industry is navigating significant challenges. The 2025 CPPI report notes that ports worldwide have faced mounting pressures over the past year due to geopolitical developments, rerouting of shipping lanes and persistent market volatility. These factors have contributed to increased vessel waiting times and operational disruptions across several regions.
Against this backdrop, Hamad Port’s ability to improve its ranking reflects the effectiveness of its infrastructure, technological capabilities and operational strategies.
Since becoming fully operational, Hamad Port has played a central role in Qatar’s economic and trade strategy. The facility serves as the country’s primary gateway for imports and exports, linking Qatar to a broad network of international shipping routes. Its modern infrastructure and advanced cargo-handling systems have enabled it to accommodate growing trade volumes while maintaining high service standards.
The CPPI ranking further highlights the quality of the port’s infrastructure and the sophistication of its technologies. Efficient vessel turnaround times not only reduce costs for shipping companies but also improve supply chain reliability, making ports more attractive to global carriers and logistics operators.
