Dubai – Mubasher: DP World’s Jebel Ali Port has welcomed HMM GDANSK, one of the world’s largest container vessels, which is now on the return leg of its voyage between the Far East and Europe.
Jebel Ali is the only port in the Arabian Gulf region connected to the arterial Far East 3 (FE3) loop with the ability to accommodate mega vessels, according to a press release on Tuesday.
HMM GDANSK is 400 metres long and has a capacity of 24,000 twenty-foot equivalent container units (TEUs).
“The port call by one of the largest container carriers is a testimonial to Jebel Ali’s true strength and capacity,” Mohammed Al Muallem, CEO and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region, said.
“Our early investment in digital technology and automation ensured we faced minimal disruption at Jebel Ali Port. We employ today’s frontline technologies like robotics, automation, Internet of Things, Big Data, virtual reality and cybersecurity to build and sustain our efficiencies. This has underpinned our capabilities as an essential economic service at a time when our customers need us most,” he added.
