Bahrain port marks milestone in cargo handling

Bahrain is establishing itself as a regional transhipment hub through Khalifa Bin Salman Port (KBSP), with January recording the highest number of transhipment containers on record, reported Gulf Daily News.

According to the latest statistics, vessel movement at the KBSP increased in January and the port handled a record container throughout, which was 21.7 per cent higher than previous months.
"The KBSP's performance continues to improve month-on-month, both in terms of commercial and operational activities," said General Organisation of Sea Ports (GOP) director-general Hassan Al Majed.

"The port's world-class infrastructure, including sophisticated state-of-the-art technologies, top-of-the-line equipment, our team of experts at GOP and port operators APMT have collectively played a significant role in enhancing the efficiency and productivity of Bahrain's port.

"The latest operational statistics are evidence that the KBSP has already begun to solidify its prominence among the shipping hubs in the region.

"We continue to adhere to transparent business practices, and look forward to maintaining this success as we move forward."
GOP further reported an impressive improvement in the KBSP's gate turn time, the global standard defined by the amount of time required for trucks to enter the port, load or discharge a container and leave the port.

The port operators, APM Terminals, played a significant role in these improvements by bringing their global experience and expertise in the management of international ports.

(Source: Cargo News Asia)