Gulftainer

Gulftainer is a UAE-headquartered, global provider of end-to-end supply chain, logistics, and multi-purpose port solutions. Established in the Emirate of Sharjah in 1976, the company has grown into a leading international operator with a network of ports, terminals, warehouses, and transport facilities. As the first private company to operate a container terminal in the Middle East, Sharjah Port, Gulftainer pioneered the region’s port operations in partnership with the Sharjah Ports Authority. This legacy of innovation continued with the development of Khorfakkan Port, a natural deepwater port outside the Strait of Hormuz. Beyond the UAE, Gulftainer manages terminal operations in Saudi Arabia (Jubail Commercial Port), Iraq (Iraq Container Terminal at Umm Qasr Port), and the United States (Canaveral Cargo Terminal at Port Canaveral, Florida). Its expansion into the US marked a historic milestone as the first Middle Eastern port operator to establish operations on American soil. Supporting its port operations is Momentum Logistics, a fully integrated third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2008. Momentum delivers comprehensive logistics and supply chain services, including freight forwarding, warehousing, and transport solutions, further strengthening Gulftainer’s end-to-end offering. Today, Gulftainer operates across four countries, consistently setting benchmarks for efficiency, safety, and innovation. The company’s focus on strategic investment, technology adoption, and operational excellence positions it as a key enabler of global trade. A true global success story from Sharjah, Gulftainer continues to redefine the future of logistics, delivering tailored solutions that drive customer growth and industry progress.