Trade is integral to Dubai. Dubai’s strategic plan highlights Trade, Transportation and Logistics as key growth sectors! These sectors have proved to be resilient in the aftermath of the global economic crisis of 2009.
DP World UAE region continues to position Jebel Ali Port as the gateway port of choice to handle cargo destined for the Middle East, India and Africa regions. We cater to a population of over 2 billion in our wider region.
At Jebel Ali Port – Our Commitment to Nurture Trade is exhibited in our responsiveness to market needs and increasing efficiencies of your supply chain. With over 100 berths spread across 19 kilometers of quay at Jebel Ali – a truly unique polyfunctional port our Container Terminals can collectively handle 14 million TEU per annum. With a 1 million square meter area at our General Cargo Terminal we can handle Break Bulk, Bulk and RORO. Our terminal infrastructure is complemented by our logistics capabilities including Trucking, Container Freight Station, Cool and Cold Storage and a proven expertise in cargo mode conversion.
During 2011, we handled 13 million TEU, our best ever performance yet reflecting a resurging economy from the previous best at 11.8 million TEU in 2008.
At Jebel Ali Port we facilitate end to end solutions offering the trade an unparalleled network accessibility and global connectivity reducing the number of re – handlings contributing to lowering transportation costs. Our efforts have seen lower land – side inventory, reduction in carbon footprints, all bringing greater efficiencies to the supply chain.
Keeping pace with the technology, Jebel Ali Port is one of the most modern facility of its kind. With Gate Automation system and paperless processing of cargo documentation, virtually, all manual transaction processes between the trade, the hauliers and the shipping lines have been automated. Automation to the extent that, since Jan 2012 DP World switched to 100 percent electronic transactions.
Our port community portal (www.dubaitrade.ae) currently provides over 800 services dealing with not only the port but also Dubai customs, Free Zone, Banks and a host of other organisations that support the supply chain industry in the region.
Our e-Gate, e-Token, RFID, e-Payment features have decreased haulier’s waiting and queuing times at port and terminal gates, wherein truck turnaround time has been reduced from 2 hours to 30 minutes, resulting in an average fuel saved per truck per trip of 0.87 gallons, which translates to a saving of approximately AED 23 million per annum to the transport and trade community. DP World will continue to provide optimal infrastructure and expertise to drive innovation, cost efficient services and processes. Jebel Ali Port offers multimodal connectivity between sea, air and land. Rail connectivity to the Etihad Rail network will soon add to the current strengths of the Port.
In line with market demand 5 million TEU of additional capacity will be added to our container terminals. With this expansion, we will be capable of handling the next generation mega container liners, each of which can carry as many as 18,000 containers. Jebel Ali Port capacity will increase to 19 million TEU by 2014. Developments across DP World UAE Region also includes the modernisation of Hamriya Port and Port Rashid. Over 100,000 square metre of yard has been paved and developed and are available for lease to trade and logistics companies. 1,650 metre long fishing wharf will be created to accommodate over 190 fishing boats. These expansions are aimed at strengthening Hamriya Port’s traditional shipping capabilities. Expansions at the Cruise Terminal are also in progress at Port Rashid which will enable the port to handle upto five cruise ships simultaneously.