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Jebel Ali Port performs mega transportation feat through tactical floating crane operations Four large reactors, largest weighing 227 tons, were shipped from Jebel Ali Port to Rotterdam in collaboration with the CMA CGM Group
DP World expands Africa operations with acquisition of Imperial Logistics Strategic move to enhance DP World’s capabilities along supply chains DP World recently announced an offer to acquire JSE-listed Imperial Logistics, an integrated logistics and market access company with operations mainly across the African continent and in Europe. Imperial is an integrated logistics and market access solutions provider with a presence across 25 countries, including a significant footprint in the high growth Africa market. The acquisition of Imperial will add new capabilities to DP World, particularly in Africa. Combining the companies will create the continent’s best network across inland logistics, ports & terminals, economic zones and marine logistics, DP World aid in a press statement.
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“The acquisition of Imperial will help DP World to build better and more efficient supply chains for the owners of cargo, especially in Africa,” said Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, DP World. The acquisition will also build on Imperial’s contribution to the South African economy. Integration with DP World will strengthen South Africa’s position as a logistics hub for Africa. DP “This transaction will be valueenhancing for Imperial from DP World’s leading technology, global networks and key trade lane volumes, while enabling us to build on our Gateway to Africa strategic and growth ambitions,” remarked Mohammed Akoojee, Group CEO, Imperial Logistics.
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P World UAE Region’s flagship Jebel Ali Port, shipped four oversized 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.
