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Italian shipping company Ignazio Messina & C. took delivery of Jolly Titanio in November 2014
Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Terminals, manager and operator of Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), celebrated the maiden call of the world's largest container Roll-On/Roll-Off (Con-Ro) vessel; Jolly Titanio owned by shipping line Messina Line.
Captain Scotto Di Fasano Francesco was presented with the traditional port plaque associated with a maiden call in the presence of Abu Dhabi Terminals' CEO, Mr. Martijn van de Linde, Captain Giordano Gelasini, Regional Director, Messina - Dubai and several representatives and guests of both companies.
Jolly Titanio is 240 meters long by 37.50 meters wide with 6,350 meters of Ro-Ro cargo capacity designed to carry wheeled cargo, such as cars, trucks and trailers. Capable of carrying 3,900 TEU, it is the largest container Ro-Ro vessel to call in the UAE. The vessel will call at KPCT every fifteen days with a port rotation of Castellon-Genoa- Salerno- Aqaba-Port Sudan-Jeddah-Djibouti-Bandar Abbas-Jebel Ali-Abu Dhabi-Jubail-Djibouti-Jeddah-Misurata.
Its decision to berth at KPCT is testament to the Abu Dhabi Terminal's world-class efficiency and capability in handling mega-vessels, further cementing its position as an industry leader.
The vessel was delivered to Messina Line on 13th November 2014 and is the first of a new series of Ro-Ro containerships and part of the second stage of a major US$500 million development plan that the Genoa based shipping company is currently undertaking.It is equipped with high-tech anti-pollution system such as an innovative gas cleaning system able to operate both in navigation and in port.
"Jolly Titanio's maiden call at Khalifa Port Container Terminal witnesses the restructuring of Messina Line service with four ultra-modern, latest technology and specialized Ro-Ro vessels to better serve Abu Dhabi and U.A.E. customers offering flexibility which are second to none in the market." said Captain Giordano Gelasini, Regional Director, Messina - Dubai.
Martijn van de Linde, CEO, Abu Dhabi Terminals said: "Messina Line is one of ADT's longest standing customers since their first vessel arrived in Abu Dhabi in 1995. We value our strong longtime relationship with Messina Line and look forward to welcoming the Jolly Titanio again on her future voyages."
"ADT is committed to an on-going program of expansion to ensure that we stay ahead of the game when it comes to providing first class service to our customers. We successfully increased our network to 52 international destinations and have developed strong relationships with the shipping and logistics community that have made Khalifa Port as their hub." he added.
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About Abu Dhabi Terminals
Abu Dhabi Terminals' (ADT) core business is to manage and operate Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT) for which it secured the exclusive rights in 2012 by signing a 30-year concession.
With its state-of-the art infrastructure, outstanding productivity levels and innovative approach, KPCT is the region's first semi-automated port and one of the most technologically advanced and fastest growing container terminals in the world.
Since the official inauguration on 12/12/12, KPCT has grown to support the local market with around 20 weekly container line services to more than 50 international destinations, offering the ideal hub location for connecting local trade with a wide global logistics network.
ADT's diversification of supply chain services offers a full suite of logistics solutions to benefit trade partners and shipping lines. The port operator, which is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, Mubadala and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners, garnered a number of achievements in 2014 and its more than 20% year-on-year growth over the past five years can be attributed to its professional team and the strong relationships with the shipping industry and trade community.
For further information, please contact:
Annemarie Franssen, Communications Manager, Abu Dhabi Terminals
Tel. +971 2 4925022, annemarie.franssen@adterminals.ae
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