Delivers premium turnaround times for four MSC container vessels
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Tuesday, June 7th 2011 [ME NewsWire]
For the second time in a week, global marine terminal operator DP World welcomed and simultaneously handled two mega container vessels at its flagship Jebel Ali Port, reinforcing its relentless efforts and capability to continuously meet customers’ demands.
The ships, MSC Beatrice and MSC Lauren, sailed in within 10 hours of each other, barely a week after the MSC Daniella and the MSC Bettina. All the four vessels are owned by Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and, at 366 meters long each, they are counted among the largest container liners in the world. With their nominal capacities ranging between 12,500 and 14,000 TEU, they belong to the new generation of mega container vessels.
The Jebel Ali Port management rolled out a meticulous plan to discharge and load with its highly-trained workforce and state-of-the-art terminal technology, including Super Post Panamax (SPP) cranes with twin and tandem capabilities to ensure premium turnaround times.
While MSC’s mega ships are frequent guests at Jebel Ali, it is only occasionally that they are berthed at the same time.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of DP World’s UAE Region, said:
“The visits to Dubai by four of the world’s largest container ships within a short span of time underscore the confidence of the shipping industry in our service capabilities and, more importantly, the return of confidence to the local and regional economy. We commend the excellent work done by Jebel Ali Port’s operation managers and workforce in efficiently handling the challenges posed by the simultaneous port calls made by the MSC family.”
Rashid Abdulla Al Qahtani, COO, DP World, UAE Region, said:
“Jebel Ali has a track record of handling the biggest vessels and a proven experience to ensure smooth operations. The flexibility to receive and handle any vessel at any time, combined with our award winning operational standards, are the qualities that have marked out Jebel Ali as an efficient international supply chain hub. Our ongoing investments in our people, equipment and infrastructure will enable DP World, UAE Region to take on more and even bigger vessels in the future.”
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About DP World
DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 49 terminalsand 9 new developments and major expansions across 31 countries(1). Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.
DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.
The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.
In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 16 consecutive years.
In 2010, DP World handled nearly 50 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU by 2020, in line with market demand.
www.dpworld.com
(1) As of 11 May 2011
Contacts
Media inquiries:
Natasha Bukhari
Global Corporate Communications Manager
DP World
Tel: +97156 6821699
Natasha.Bukhari@dpworld.com
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