Gulftainer, a major operator of regional ports and terminals, celebrated a significant achievement in its logistics operations in Saudi Arabia.
Through its subsidiary, Gulf Stevedoring Contracting Company (GSCCO), Gulftainer efficiently managed a seamless rail cargo operation from Al Jubail to Al Riyadh.
The operation involved the handling of 59 full import containers from the vessel MSC Danit. These containers were expertly offloaded and processed on Friday, with departure scheduled for the following day.
A ceremony held at the Al Jubail facility commemorated the successful execution of this operation. Esteemed representatives from Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani), Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR), MSC, and Saudi Customs witnessed the meticulous handling of import containers as they were loaded onto the cargo rail bound for Al Riyadh.
“The entire process unfolded seamlessly. Within less than 24 hours, our experienced team successfully stevedored the vessel and prepared 59 containers for rail transport. This achievement underscores our commitment to excellence in the logistics and supply chain industry in Saudi Arabia and the region. Since 2010, the Gulftainer subsidiary has collaborated with Saudi authorities and developed the Jubail Container Terminal, increasing its capacity from 200,000 TEU to 1.5 million TEU. GSCCO is one of the major port operators in Saudi Arabia,” stated Tim Haas, group chief operating officer at Gulftainer.
MSC Danit stretches over 365 meters in length and offers a cargo capacity of 14,000 TEUs. Built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, the vessel features innovative design elements aimed at maximizing stability and efficiency during cargo transportation.
