Four large reactors, largest weighing 227 tons, were shipped from Jebel Ali Port to Rotterdam in collaboration with the CMA CGM Group
DP World UAE Region’s flagship Jebel Ali Port, shipped four over-sized mega polyethylene reactors, the largest weighing 227 tons, to Rotterdam in collaboration with the CMA CGM Group, a world leader in shipping and logistics.
The shipment was handled with the help of a floating crane from Drydocks World and was loaded on two consecutive sailings.
As one of the largest project cargoes loaded on a container ship in the Middle East, the operation mobilised more than 100 specialists across the entire supply chain and involved methodical planning and safe execution. In total, 839 tons of cargo, measuring 35m in length, 7m in height, and 7m in width, were transported, occupying 424 TEU slots.
“Our collaboration with the CMA CGM Group, and the completion of this operation underscored the importance of DP World UAE Region’s advanced capabilities, reaffirming the faith of key players in the industry,” commented Shahab Al Jassmi, Commercial Director of Ports and Terminals-DP World, UAE Region.
“This shipment is a milestone achievement for Jebel Ali, and the container sector in the UAE,” stated Romain Vigneaux, Dubai Agency General Manager, CMA CGM Group.
As the 12th largest port globally and the region’s largest poly-functional seaport, Jebel Ali Port has the capacity to handle 22.4mn TEUs.
