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Phase two of Jebel Ali's expansion ends this year
DP World will complete the phase two expansion of its Jebel Ali harbour - Container Terminal 2 of Jebel Ali Port - by the end of this year, a senior official said.
- Staff Report
- Published: 23:29 February 3, 2008
Dubai: DP World will complete the phase two expansion of its Jebel Ali harbour - Container Terminal 2 of Jebel Ali Port - by the end of this year, a senior official said.
Mohammad Al Muallem, senior vice-president and managing director of DP World - UAE, said it is constantly developing strategies, modernising facilities and introducing new operational processes to meet the needs and expectations of customers.
The expansion works at Container Terminal 2 will raise Jebel Ali port's handling capacity to 15 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) and enable it to accommodate mega ships of more than 12,000 TEUs, which are expected to enter the industry soon.
"We are not mere port operators, but an essential and efficient link in the supply chain," he said.
He highlighted the projects such as the port gate automation and the e-token service recently introduced through Dubai Trade, which enables customers to clear their containers without the need to queue at documentation counters; the security management system that recently obtained ISO 28000 certification and the new control room that permits monitoring and supervision of all operations at the port.
Al Muallem noted that DP World ranks fourth in the world in managing and operating marine terminals. He said the remarkable success of being ranked among the world leaders in port operations is due to combined efforts.
"Progressive strategic planning and focus on meeting customers' future needs are the key elements behind our success formula," he said.
"We have achieved this rank by expanding our network of operations in the Indian subcontinent, Far East, the Americas, Australia and also the UAE. We have 42 terminals in 22 countries, and our future plans include 53 terminals in 27 countries."
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