GMK Ports & Terminals

Integrated Maritime, Cargo Handling & Logistics Infrastructure

GMK Ports & Terminals represents the GMK Group’s engagement with port infrastructure, terminal operations, and maritime logistics systems. The vertical is positioned as a strategic enabler of global trade, supporting efficient movement of goods and passengers through specialised, technology-driven port terminals integrated with logistics and supply-chain ecosystems.

  • GMK Ports & Terminals aligns with globally recognised terminal classifications, each designed to handle specific cargo types and operational requirements.

    A. Break-Bulk Terminals

    • Handle cargo packed in drums, bags, pallets, or boxes

    • Suitable for project cargo, machinery, steel, and packaged goods

    • Require specialised handling equipment and flexible storage systems

    B. Dry Bulk Terminals

    • Handle unpackaged cargo transported in large volumes

    • Includes commodities such as coal, grains, minerals, and ores

    • Operations are optimised around ship size, throughput efficiency, and demand patterns

    C. Liquid Bulk Terminals

    • Designed for the storage and transfer of liquids such as oil, chemicals, LNG, and edible oils

    • Require high safety standards, containment systems, and regulatory compliance

    • Integrated pipelines, tanks, and monitoring systems

    D. Container Terminals

    • Handle containerised cargo using standard ISO containers

    • Enable high-volume, standardised global trade

    • Depend on advanced yard management, cranes, and digital tracking systems

    E. Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) Terminals

    • Designed for wheeled cargo such as cars, trucks, and heavy vehicles

    • Enable fast loading and unloading through ramps rather than cranes

    • Critical for automotive and project logistics

    F. Passenger Terminals

    • Support ferry, cruise, and passenger vessel operations

    • Focus on safety, comfort, security, and efficient embarkation/disembarkation

    • Integrated with urban transport and tourism infrastructure

  • GMK Ports & Terminals is guided by the following operational principles:

    • Specialisation by cargo type for efficiency and safety

    • Integration with inland logistics, warehousing, and multimodal transport

    • Adoption of modern port technologies and digital systems

    • Compliance with international maritime, safety, and environmental standards

  • Ports and terminals play a critical role in national and global economies by:

    • Enabling international trade and supply-chain resilience

    • Supporting industrial clusters and export-oriented sectors

    • Creating large-scale employment and ancillary economic activity

    • Acting as gateways for energy, food, and essential commodities