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DP World’s Aden Container Terminal handles its biggest ship ever
Aden Container Terminal (ACT), operated by global marine terminal operator DP World, has received and serviced the 8,441 TEU (twenty-foot equivalent unit) MSC Tomoko, the largest container vessel ever to call at the facility, located in Yemen’s premier port city. DP World Aden management mobilised a meticulous plan to welcome the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s... »
Call for Regional Shipping & Ports sector to seek new frontiers for growth
With the continued unpredictability of world markets, the shipping and port industry needs to watch for new frontiers for growth and emerging new patterns in global trade, said Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, DP World, UAE Region. In a keynote speech to the second Middle East Liner Shipping Conference (MELSC)... »
DP World grows container volumes 10% in 2011 to reach 55 million TEU
Global marine terminal operator DP World today announced another record year for container handling, with over 54.7 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) handled across its global portfolio in 2011, an increase of 10% against the prior year. Like for like volume growth was equally strong at 9% when compared with last year. Our... »
Dubai cruise terminal simultaneously handles four mega cruise vessels for the first time
For the first time in its history, DP World’s Dubai Cruise Terminal has welcomed four mega cruise ships at the same time, underlining its ability to cater to the rapid growth of cruise tourism in the city. The four vessels, which can carry more than 9,000 passengers, called at Port Rashid over a 24-hour... »
Forth Ports acquires full ownership of Tilbury Container terminal
Forth Ports, DP World and Associated British Ports (ABP) announce today (25th January 2012) that Otter Ports Holdings Ltd, owner of Forth Ports, has acquired the 67% ownership of Tilbury Container Services Ltd (TCS) not already owned by Forth Ports from DP World and ABP. Forth Ports has been a one third shareholder in... »
Chairman HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum