Gulftainer Company Limited is a privately owned port operator and logistics provider headquartered in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. Established in 1976, it was the first company to manage a container terminal in the Middle East, starting with Sharjah Container Terminal (SCT) in partnership with the Sharjah Ports Authority.
The company operates key facilities in the UAE, including Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT)—ranked among the most productive in the EMEA region—Sharjah Dry Port, and Sajaa Dry Port. Its international portfolio spans terminals in Saudi Arabia (Jubail), Iraq (Umm Qasr), the United States (Canaveral Cargo Terminal), and other regions across five continents.
Gulftainer delivers integrated maritime and supply chain solutions, including port management, freight forwarding, container handling, warehousing, and third-party logistics through its subsidiary Momentum Logistics. It supports global trade flows, including for the chemical industry, as seen in recent logistics partnerships with producers like Borouge for enhanced multimodal connectivity and export efficiency.
