Jebel Ali receives world's largest container vessel

Date

11/23/2015 11:04:30 PM

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times)

Global marine terminals operator DP World's flagship Jebel Ali Port has received the world's largest container vessel the Magleby Maersk which is on its maiden visit to the region.

The 18270-TEU capacity vessel was welcomed by Mohammed Al Muallem senior vice-president and managing director of DP World UAE Region and officials from Jebel Ali Port who were also joined by top Dubai-based Maersk Line officials including head of procurement Mark Rosenberg.

Jebel Ali is one of the very few ports in the Middle East equipped to receive containerships of the size of Magleby Maersk a Triple-E Class vessel with an overall length of 399.2 metres equivalent to four football pitches. The Magleby Maersk's moulded beam is 59 metres wide and the ship has a maximum draft of 16.50 metres. Maersk Line operates the carrier on its 2M Europe-Asia route.

Al Muallem said: "Receiving and handling the Triple-E Magleby Maersk is another milestone for DP World and Jebel Ali Port which is capable of handling the world's biggest container ships delivering efficiency that simply can't be achieved elsewhere. The port is future-proofed to handle developments in the industry and was inspired by the need for excellence envisioned by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai."

Rosenberg said: "Jebel Ali is a port of priority for Maersk Line vessels visiting this region. We chose DP World's flagship port for the maiden visit by the Magleby Maersk because of the exceptional operational efficiencies offered here." - Wam

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