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Dubai - Jebel Ali
Overview
Jebel Ali Port is DP World's flagship port, in addition to the world's largest man-made harbour and the largest container port between Rotterdam and Singapore. Located 35km to the southwest of Dubai, on the United Arab Emirates Arabian Gulf coast, the ports strategic geographic location close to the major east-west trades has enabled it to act as a maritime link between the Far East and the western hemisphere and it provides gateway access to a market of 1.5 billion people.
One of the most modern ports in the region, Jebel Ali is fully equipped to meet the needs of local and international land transportation. It is a technologically advanced facility, employing state-of-the-art equipment, including the world's largest gantry cranes capable of lifting four 20 foot containers or two 40 foot containers simultaneously- a total capacity of 80 tonnes, twice that of traditional cranes. These improvements will enable the port to cater to the new generation of mega-ships (14,000 + TEU).
A significant benefit for Jebel Ali Port is its location within Jebel Ali Free Zone. Established in 1985, the free zone currently houses more than 6,000 companies active in manufacturing, trade, logistics and a range of industrial and service-orientated sectors. Companies located in the zone enjoy access to Jebel Ali's first-class port facilities and the privileges of the free zone.
Jebel Ali port continues to be a model for the industry and the region, in everything from size to efficiency and security.
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Address
DP World Jebel Ali
PO Box 17000
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 4 8815555
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Facility
| Berths |
(no.) |
22 |
| Depth Alongside |
(m) |
17 |
| Terminal Area |
(ha) |
307 |
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Management
Mohammed Ali Ahmed
Chief Operating Officer
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