Jebel Ali handles giant ships simultaneously
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.
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.
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."
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.
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."
