Bahrain wins more business

Pre-stocking of imports combined with the observances of the Muslim Ramadan holiday had contributed to congestion at some regional facilities but “Even though the first call was scheduled at very short notice, immediate planning ensured the vessel and cargo operations were safely and efficiently handled,” said APMTB’s chief commercial officer Simon Brebner.

Both calls were handled with an average 36 GMPH and 115 BMPH and the vessels were able to continue their voyage and make up previously lost schedule time.

APL, which has used the facility as its upper Gulf hub since 2010, also decided to focus its WAX service solely at APMTB for the time being, to beat the delays currently being experienced.