GT Lines has launched Gulf Connect , a new intra-Gulf shipping network designed to strengthen regional connectivity across the GCC and Iraq. The network consists of three dedicated service loops offering regular sailings and integrated connections through Gulftainer’s regional terminal network. The services include: Sharjah Iraq Express (SIX): Sharjah – Umm Qasr – Shuwaikh – Sharjah Sharjah KSA Express (SKX): Sharjah – Dammam – Sharjah Sharjah Qatar Express (SQX): Sharjah – Hamad – Bahrain – Sharjah The announcement comes as GT Lines recorded a milestone with two dedicated vessel calls at Gulftainer’s Umm Qasr Iraq Commercial Terminal , further strengthening its Iraq service offering. According to Gulftainer, the new Gulf Connect network will provide multiple weekly sailings, optimized transit times and seamless cargo flows across key Gulf markets, including Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. The company said the network leverages connectivity through Sharjah and Khorfakkan to offer customers a flexible and reliable solution for regional trade and supply chain operations. The post GT Lines launches Gulf Connect intra-Gulf network appeared first on Container News .