Apr.23--DUBAI's DP World has welcomed the 6,606-TEU PIL Kota Carum, one of the largest ships to call at Aden Container Terminal (ACT), reports TradeArabia News Service.
    The vessel, owned by Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL), came alongside for 21 hours and 14 minutes, a "premium turnaround time" for loading and discharge of cargo, said the report.
    "We congratulate Pacific International Lines and its new vessel on her maiden visit to Aden and the Red Sea, the busiest sea trade transit route in the world," said Faisal Al Qahtani, vice president and managing director of DP World, Middle East.
    "This port call once again demonstrates the efficient gateway and transshipment role played by DP World Aden and its importance to Yemen's domestic economy. We commend DP World Aden's team for the meticulous ability with which they safely and efficiently discharged and loaded a ship of this size."
    Said DP World Aden general manager Arthur Flynn: "PIL Kota Carum is among the largest ships to visit us and we thank PIL for their confidence in DP World Aden's service capabilities. DP World Aden's natural deepwater harbour and proven operational efficiencies has made it possible for us to handle this mega liner. We are proud that our operations team was able to safely achieve an excellent turnaround time."
    With its 16-metre alongside, DP World Aden occupies a strategic position as a gateway port to meet the needs of Yemen's importers and exporters, the statement said.

(Source:shippingazette)