Awards and Achievements
GT named ‘Port Operator of the Year’ at the Lloyds List ME and Indian Subcontinent Awards 2015- GT MD Peter Richards wins International Maritime Club Excellence Award 2015
GT MD Peter Richards wins International Maritime Club Excellence Award 2015 in recognition of his outstanding career achievements in shipping and marine fields which have earned him national or international prominence in the maritime sector. - Khorfakkan Container Terminal wins 'Shipping Port of the Year' at 2015 SCATA
- Peter Richards #3 on Maritime & Ports Middle East Power 20 List
Peter Richards ,Group managing director, Gulftainer #3 on Maritime & Ports Middle East Power 20 List - Gulftainer Certified ISO 9001:2008 ,ISO 14001:2004 ,OHSAS 18001:2007
Gulftainer Company Limited conforms to the management system standard: ISO 9001:2008 ,ISO 14001:2004 ,OHSAS 18001:2007 - Gulftainer wins RoSPA Award 2014
Gulftainer wins RoSPA Award 2014 for occupational health and safety. - International Safety Award
Gulftainer has achieved an International Safety Award for demonstrating a strong commitment to good health and safety management during 2014. International Safety Award - Gulftainer was shortlisted in the Seatrade Awards ‘Ports and Terminal Development Award’ in 2014.
- Gulftainer was one of the finalists in the Lloyds List ME and Indian Subcontinent awards 2014
- In 2014 Gulftainer received the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Silver Award
- GT MD Peter Richards announced as No. 5 in Maritime and Ports Power List 2014
- GT MD Peter Richards announced as No. 4 in Logistics ME Power List 2014
Gulftainer was awarded the Frost & Sullivan ‘Supply Chain Partner of Choice Award’ in 2014.
Frost & Sullivan Certificate
British Safety Council Membership
Gulftainer awarded international membership in British Safety Council from December 2013.- Gulftainer was shortlisted in the Seatrade Awards ‘Ports and Terminal Development Award’ in 2013.
- The largest private and independent terminal operator in the world
Since 2013, Gulftainer is now the largest private and independent terminal operator in the world - No.39 in the World Container Ports Throughput League
Gulftainer ranked at No.39 in the World Container Ports Throughput League in 2012 - Fastest container terminal in the world
Maintained distinction of being the ‘fastest container terminal in the world’ bestowed by the industry leaders from 2010-2012. 
2012 achievement award
Gulftainer was presented with the 2012 achievement award by Liebherr Container Cranes for the highest recorded individual crane productivity over a 30-hour vessel operation- Gulftainer ranked at No.2 in the Gulf Region
Gulftainer ranked at No.2 in the Gulf Region in respect of the volume of containers handled in 2010, 2011 and 2012 
Terminal Operator of the Year
Gulftainer named ‘Terminal Operator of the Year’ at the SCATA Awards 2009 and 2011- Shipping Port of the Year
Gulftainer named ‘Shipping Port of the Year’ at the SCATA Awards 2011 
Sharjah Economic Excellence Award
Gulftainer was awarded the ‘Sharjah Economic Excellence Award’ by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2008 and 2011.- Gulftainer is the largest independent, privately owned terminal operator in the world
- Ranked as No.1 in the Middle East
Gulftainer was ranked as No.1 in the Middle East in respect of Mobile Harbour Crane productivity performance in 2010 - Top Ten Private Container Terminal Operators in 2010
Gulftainer ranked at No. 8 among the Top Ten Private Container Terminal Operators in 2010
