KCT achieves new operational landmark

Welcoming the ship was an important occasion for KCT, which had to ensure a good operational performance and that the ship was handled quickly and effectively. This was particularly important due to the container shipping industry’s current concerns about rising levels of port congestion throughout the Middle East and globally.

KCT achieved excellent productivity figures of 155 moves per hour, allowing the ship to depart on schedule for the Far East. Gulftainer director and general manager Peter Richards said, “KCT has been busy in 2008, but thanks to the splendid performance of our staff at the terminal and the excellent cooperation of all our line customers and their agents, we have avoided congestion and are continuously achieving operational performances which are good by any standards.”