Port of Salalah

Port of Salalah invests in eco-efficient port equipment

Port of Salalah has invested in 16 eco-efficient rubber-tired gantry (RTG) cranes and three mobile harbour cranes to expand operations, improve container handling capabilities, as well as reduce its environmental impact.

Oman’s largest port has already taken delivery of 12 out of the 16 new eco-efficient RTG cranes from the heavy-duty equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC). The cranes are estimated to be operational by January 2022.

In addition, the Omani port has ordered...

https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-invests-in-eco-efficient-port-equipment/

Port of Salalah partners with Maersk on a new end-to-end logistics service

Port of Salalah in Oman has partnered with Maersk to launch a new multimodal transport solution to the Al-Mazyunah free zone, as part of their regional strategy, aiming to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and to attract new investors in Oman and Yemen.

The new offering, extended beyond the major Arab Gulf regional gateway port, includes securing customs clearances and bonded trucking services to Salalah and Al-Mazyunah free zones hubs under carrier haulage.

“Our ambition is to...

https://container-news.com/port-of-salalah-chooses-maersk-for-end-to-end-logistics-service/

Pandemic drives Maersk’s N. Europe, ME and Subcontinent revamp

Changes to the way that cargo is moved from factories to retail outlets has seen a shift in strategy by Maersk with the development of hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka, that will allow customers greater flexibility in the movement of their goods, said the Danish line.

A Maersk spokesman told Container News the pandemic has seen a significant shift of cargo from China to other ports of origin such as in Vietnam and India, and with this change there is a need to have regional hubs where cargo can be...

https://container-news.com/pandemic-drives-maersks-n-europe-me-and-subcontinent-revamp/

Port of Salalah joins Maersk-IBM blockchain platform

Port of Salalah recently joined TradeLens, the blockchain digital shipping platform by Maersk and IBM. As a result, the TradeLens ecosystem was strongly enhanced with  the entrance of a key port, located at the crossroads of trade between Asia and Europe.

The TradeLens project has attracted over 100 diverse companies and organisations including top shipping carriers, like MSC and CMA CGM, key ports, like Port of Halifax, giant terminal operators, like APM Terminals and Modern Terminals, 3PLs,...

https://container-news.com/port-salalah-maersk-ibm-blockchain-platform/

Port of Salalah hits 4 million TEU record in December

The Port of Salalah, Oman’s major regional gateway port, hit an all-time record container volume of 4-million TEUs in December 2019, marking also a 19% year-on-year volume growth, according to data provided by APM Terminals.

The increase was marked in addition to recovering all services and volumes that were re-directed to other ports due to the impact of Cyclone Mekunu in 2018.

The results were attributed to the concerted efforts of employees, the support of stakeholders, as well as significant...

https://safety4sea.com/port-of-salalah-hits-4-million-teu-record-in-december/

Port Of Salalah Breaks 4-Million TEU Record

Maersk Salalah calls APM Terminals Lazaro Cardenas Mexico photo 1

The Port of Salalah hit an all-time record container volume of 4-million TEUs in December 2019. As well as recovering all services and volumes that were re-directed to other ports due to the impact of Cyclone Mekunu in 2018, the Port of Salalah has also achieved a 19% year-on-year volume growth.

The concerted efforts of employees and the support of stakeholders have been reinforced by significant incremental capital expenditure as part of the company’s asset replacement and capacity augmentation...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/port-of-salalah-breaks-4-million-teu-record/

Port of Salalah sets productivity record

Last month, an investment of USD 31 million in asset replacement and capacity improvements over the past year at the Port of Salalah paid off. The Port recorded the highest productivity ever achieved in the region. 

The Port of Salalah is Oman’s major regional gateway port and transshipment hub, located on the Arabian Sea. With an annual capacity of around 5 million TEU, the port set a new productivity record this month, delivering 412.97 Port Moves per Hour (PMPH) on vessel Cap San Tainaro. The...

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Port of Salalah reaches productivity milestone

The Port of Salalah, Oman’s major regional gateway port and transshipment hub on the Arabian Sea, set another record in productivity with a delivering 412.97 Port Moves per Hour (PMPH) on vessel Cap San Tainaro handling 3,820 moves in a port stay of 9.25 hours. This is the highest productivity delivered by any port in the region to date.

Mark Hardiman, Chief Executive Officer of the Port of Salalah stated: “We are delighted to have reached this new record in productivity. This milestone could...

https://container-news.com/port-salalah-reaches-productivity-milestone/

Port of Salalah Contingency update due to Cyclone Luban

Maersk shares an update on the current weather outlook in Oman.

Cyclone Luban is expected to make landfall south of Salalah, Oman on October 12th. High swells and strong winds are expected in Salalah.

As safety is always a priority, the Port of Salalah will cease operations on October 11th. Plans to resume operations at the terminal will be assessed pending the impact of the storm. Import and transshipment cargo may expect delays. Below you can find an update on confirmed vessel contingencies,...

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