Jebel Ali Port declared 'Best Seaport- Middle East' for 13th consecutive year

Jebel Ali Port, DP World-UAE's flagship terminal, has been awarded the title of 'Best Seaport - Middle East' for the 13th consecutive year at the Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) 2007.

  • United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 13 - 2007 at 16:54
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Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior V.P. & M.D., DP World-UAE, with the Best Seaport - Middle East award, awarded to Jebel Ali Port for the 13th consecutive year.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior V.P. & M.D., DP World-UAE, with the Best Seaport - Middle East award, awarded to Jebel Ali Port for the 13th consecutive year.

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The premier port has already been ranked as the 8th top container port worldwide in terms of through-put.

The award, instituted 21 years ago by Cargonews Asia, a leading freight and logistics publication, is considered one of the most prestigious of its kind in the industry.
Mohammed Al Muallem, Senior V.P. & M.D., DP World-UAE, said: 'This award recognises our efforts to provide customers with the most efficient service today's cargo and logistics sector demands. We are honoured to retain the title of Best Seaport in the Middle East.

'We will continue to provide the same level of service which our customers have come to expect from a world class organisation such as DP World-UAE, especially in view of our new developments such as the Jebel Ali Terminal expansion which will be inaugurated in the third quarter of this year.'



DP World-UAE won the 'Best Seaport - Middle East' award after a rigorous evaluation which included nominations from customers, a technical analysis conducted by Cargonews Asia, voting by customers, industry specialists and readers. The finalists and winners were decided by an independent auditor.

DP World-UAE excelled in all the challenging criteria put forth by Cargonews Asia. These included the provisions of suitable container shipping-related infrastructure, a cost competitive and container shipping-friendly environment as well as timely and adequate investment in new infrastructure to meet future demand.




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About DP World

DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world with 42 terminals spanning 22 countries, and a dedicated, experienced and professional team of more than 30,000 serving customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World provides quality marine terminal services designed to enhance customers' supply chain efficiency. It does so by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo. It also provides logistics, infrastructure development and consultancy services where its experience adds significant value for customers.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship operations in Dubai, Port Rashid and Jebel Ali. Jebel Ali has been voted 'Best Seaport in the Middle East' for 13 consecutive years. DP World's international achievements were recognised in 2006, when Lloyd's List's awarded it the prestigious Port Operator of the Year Award.

In early 2006, DP World acquired P&O, including P&O Ports. The combined 2006 throughput of the company was around 42 million* TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) from the Americas to Asia, with global capacity of more than 48 million TEU. That capacity is set to increase significantly in coming years with a committed pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East. Capacity will rise to around 84 million TEU by 2016.

*Gross throughput for all terminals as at 31 December 2006

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Medilyn Manibo Posted by Medilyn Manibo, Assistant News Editor
Sunday, May 13 - 2007 at 16:54 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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