DP World increases capacity at Jebel Ali Port to 15m TEU

DP World has announced the construction of a 400 m quay extension at its flagship Jebel Ali Port, increasing the capacity at the facility by 1m TEU to 15m TEU.

The expansion, expected to be concluded by the end of 2012, will extend the quay at Jebel Ali Container Terminal 2 to 3,000 m. This will permit Jebel Ali to handle up to six vessels of 15,000 TEU simultaneously, hence improving efficiencies and reducing turnaround times.

Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said of the expansion plans: "We have seen very strong container volume growth in the region, with DP World, UAE Region handling a record 6.1m TEU in the first six months of 2011. This further expansion of Jebel Ali demonstrates our commitment to deliver the best-in-class infrastructure for our customers and continues to ensure Jebel Ali is integral to delivering trade growth within the region."

The UAE Region also delivered its best ever quarterly performance with a second quarter throughput of 3.1m TEU.

The last major expansion at Jebel Ali was an additional 5m TEU which opened in phases from 2008. T2 is currently equipped with 29 Super Post Panamax gantry cranes and 60 Rail Mounted Gantries (RMG), and with a draught of 17 m is capable of handling the world’s largest container liners.

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