THE 6,589-TEU Yang Ming Mutuality recently departed
Basra Gateway Terminal (BGT) in Um Qasr following a record-breaking turnaround
from Iraq's main maritime hub.
The
Basra Gateway recorded a total of 1,768 moves on the YM Mutuality in 17.5
hours, achieving a record berth productivity of 101 moves per hour, a first for
BGT as it continues to ramp up its service capability.
"Breaking
the 100 moves per hour barrier is a proud moment for all of us at BGT,"
said BGT chief executive Phillip Marsham.
"It
is a testament to our commitment to deliver new service benefits to all our
customers and to play a leading role in developing the overall service
capability of the port of Um Qasr," he said.
BGT's
expanding service delivery in all sectors of its operations - container,
multi-purpose, ro-ro and heavy lift - flows out of its recently completed
US$250 million investment programme, implemented by parent company, Manila's
International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI).
This
has seen multiple new berth development at BGT East, offering a design depth of
14 metres alongside, served by five modern ship to shore cranes, enabling the
handling of vessels of up to 14,000 TEU capacity.
The
600-metre berth at BGT East is supported on the landside by a fleet of 10 six
high stacking rubber-tyre gantries.
Notable
investment outside the container sector has seen the comprehensive upgrade of
the terminal's ro-ro facilities including dedicated warehousing and secure
areas as well as in specialised facilities to service the handling of project
cargo for the oil and gas sector.
Source : HKSG.
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