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As the cost of transporting cargoes and goods around the world continues to increase, the demands of our customers increase in unison. Shipping lines demand higher productivity and less port time, consignees and shippers demand faster and more economical service facilities. In general people want things faster, cheaper and easier. Gulftainer and Sharjah's Ports always pride themselves on staying ahead of the competition. As a service company, Gulftainer has always maintained a policy of ensuring that our customers receive the highest performance productivity at the most economical price, in the easiest manner possible. To this effect the continued development of Sharjah's gateway ports and surrounding hinterland infrastructure, is testament to the foresight of His Highness Dr. Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, who realises that the progressive development of the emirate of Sharjah itself, depends on these attributes. The smooth, systematic movement of people and goods throughout the United Arab Emirates is of paramount importance. The unique three port system - Mina Khalid, (west coast), Khorfakkan (east coast) and Sharjah's Dry Port (S.I.C.D.), ensures that the emirate of Sharjah's facilities will remain the choice of the well informed - the most productive, economical gateways to the UAE and surrounding region. Gulftainer, staying ahead of its competition in performance, customer satisfaction and cost savings. Gulftainer, multichoice - Your choice! Peter Richards |
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. UASC's MV "Hatta" in Khorfakkan|
Gulftainer's Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT) hosted the United Arab Shipping Company's (UASC) latest new building on Saturday March 8th, operating on the westbound leg of its AEC service. Named the MV 'Hatta', the ship is the second of the 8 x 7,000 teu A7 class ordered by UASC which are being delivered from Korea during 2008, and this maiden call at KCT is the first time these superb new ships have visited the Gulf Region. Delivery of the remaining A7 ships is progressing on schedule. These modern ships, which will be fully compliant with the latest MARPOL regulations regarding pollution, will have a service speed exceeding 25 knots when necessary. |
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'As one of the region's principal terminal operators, the maiden call of this vessel at KCT is highly important and significant for us at Gulftainer, and we share the pride and pleasure of everyone in UASC at the long awaited entry into service of these splendid ships' said Gulftainer Director & General Manager Peter Richards. UASC is one of our oldest & most valued customers with its services providing many of the vital links our Terminals have, connecting the UAE with the rest of the world. Gulftainer's Khorfakkan Container Terminal and its sister port , the Sharjah Container Terminal are key gateways that provide the UAE with vital trade links to the rest of the region. |
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The eight new buildings will help UASC to cope with expanding trades and customer demands. UASC's existing fleet consists of 35 owned and chartered vessels. |
Many important shipping services route through Sharjah's terminals operated by Gulftainer - connecting the Emirate with the GCC & the rest of the world. |
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