New gantry cranes delivered to DP World’s Aden container terminal
DP World has announced the successful delivery of two further gantry cranes to its Aden Container Terminal (ACT) in Yemen. The delivery of the two new Liebherrs Super Post Panamax quay cranes, with a capacity of 65 tons and a reach of 22 rows of containers, brings the total number of cranes operating at the facility up to seven, PortTechnology reports.
“We are committed to providing our customers with the most efficient service when and where they need it,” said Capt. Faisal Al Qahtani, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, Middle East.
“DP World Aden occupies a strategic position as a gateway port to meet the needs of Yemen’s importers and exporters.”
Earlier this year, ACT received and serviced the 8,441 TEU MSC Tomoko, the largest container vessel ever to call at the Yemen facility.
“At DP World Aden we have proven experience in handling large vessels, and with the new cranes that have been mobilized at the terminal we have boosted the efficiency with which we do that even further,” added Al Qahtani.
Aden Container Terminal is a joint venture between DP World and the Yemen Gulf of Aden Port Corporation.
