RSGT Mulls Expansion, Celebrates the Arrival of Al-Nefud
By Aiswarya Lakshmi
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) and Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) celebrated the world’s greenest ultra-large container vessel 18,800TEU M.V. Al Nefud during its maiden call to RSGT at Jeddah Islamic Port.
Nefud is one of the class of ships that will contribute greatly to lowering UASC’s overall CO2 emissions from its fleet.
The celebration included the expansion signing agreement with Archirodon LTD, aiming to reach the goal of being the most advanced terminal handling containers and able to handle the next generation of mega vessels.
"Under the patronage of his Excellency Dr. Nabeel Bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi President of Saudi Ports Authority and Chairman of United Arab Shipping Company, RSGT announced the expansion agreement during the celebration of receiving UASC’s MV Al-Nefud," says a statement from the company.
Dr. Nabeel Al-Amudi said, “The arrival of M.V. Al Nefud at Jeddah Islamic Port is yet another significant milestone in the Port’s track-record of achievements and an indicator of the increasing importance of the port and KSA in the shipping industry.”
The Al Nefud, and her sister ships the Barzan, Al Muraykh, Al Zubara, Al Dahna and the Tihama, are considered the world's greenest due to their environmental technology.
Said UASC chief operating officer Waleed Al Dawood: "UASC is very proud of its strong ties with KSA. KSA has been one of UASC's key shareholding nations and the kingdom provided significant support since its establishment in 1976."