Saudi shippers gain direct Asia-Europe access through new Jeddah service
Dubai: Saudi importers and exporters now have a direct connection to major trade hubs across Asia and the Mediterranean after the Morten Maersk made its maiden call at DP World’s South Container Terminal in Jeddah. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The vessel operates on Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd’s AE15 Gemini Cooperation service, which connects key…
Saudi importers and exporters can now directly access significant Asian and Mediterranean trade centers, thanks to a new service operated by the Morten Maersk, according to DP World's South Container Terminal in Jeddah. This development comes after the vessel completed its inaugural visit to the terminal, which serves as a crucial link in the AE15 Gemini Cooperation service run by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.
The AE15 service connects major Asian markets like Qingdao and Ningbo in China, Tanjung Pelepas in Malaysia, and ports in the Mediterranean including Port Said and Damietta. The Morten Maersk, a colossal container ship measuring 399 meters in length and capable of carrying over 19,000 TEUs, is among the largest vessels in the world.
Mohammad Alshaikh, CEO of DP World Saudi Arabia Jeddah, emphasizes the terminal's role in providing direct access to global trade routes, supported by its infrastructure and ability to handle the largest container vessels. The terminal's ongoing development aims to enhance operational efficiency and expand its capacity to accommodate growing cargo volumes.
DP World is also investing in new equipment, automation, and decarbonization measures to improve cargo-handling reliability and support changing trade flows through Jeddah.
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