International ports management and logistics company, Gulftainer, has announced a new service calling at Khorfakkan Container Terminal (KCT), which it operates on behalf of the Sharjah Ports Authority.
Throughout 2009, the economic downturn has affected business and trade all over the world. Inevitably, cargo and container volumes have reduced as exports and imports weakened in all areas. However, the Gulf region has been more resilient with throughputs for most centres remaining at healthy levels.
Reacting to this situation, and aiming to enhance their regional coverage from the export centres in Asia, Hanjin and follow Korean partners STX Pan Ocean and Sinokor have initiated their ‘FMX' service, with the first call at KCT on the evening of Sunday 20 December 2009.
The start of the weekly FMX service, which utilises six 4,000 teu ships, coincides neatly with the completion of the stage 2 expansion at Khorfakkan, which will provide the terminal with more quay length and four new gantries. - Emirates News Agency, WAM
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