ACT hits record in container handling.Maersk Detroit vessel has berthed at Aqaba Container Terminal A container terminal is a facility where cargo containers are transhipped between different transport vehicles, for onward transportation. The transhipment may be between ships and land vehicles, for example trains or trucks, in which case the terminal is described as a (ACT), the Kingdom's sole container terminal, registering the highest record for container handling with a total amount of 3360 TEU TEU Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (intermodal shipping container) TEU Technical Escort Unit TEU Technical Escort Unit (Army) TEU Tactical Enforcement Unit TEU Treaty of European Union in discharged and loaded cargo during 30 working hours. This new record reflects the terminal's capacity to undertake a huge number of shipments, which adds to its internationally reputable rep·u·ta·ble adj. Having a good reputation; honorable. rep  u·ta·bil name. Adding to that, this achievement was made possible due to the
fruitful partnership between Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC (1) See A/D converter.(2) (Apple Display Connector) A peripheral connector from Apple that combines digital video display, USB and power in one cable. ) and APM (Advanced Power Management) A programming interface (API) from Intel and Microsoft for battery-powered computers that lets programs communicate power requirements to slow down and speed up components. See ACPI. APM - Advanced Power Management Terminal as both companies offer continuous support for the terminal and its employees in addition to the excellent services, advanced technology and global expertise they provide. Maersk Detroit vessel has discharged 1833 TEU and loaded 1527 TEU, registering a total of 3360 TEU during that period. Furthermore, procedures of handling cargo to importers went with complete flexibility. Moreover, APMT's distinguished role in enhancing the services of the Aqaba Terminal led the ADC to sign a 25 year partnership deal with APM Terminals in 2006. This agreement came after ADC issued an international tender to manage, operate and market ACT in 2004, to properly utilize the strategic location of Aqaba. APM Terminal's prominent achievements include removing all congestion The condition of a network when there is not enough bandwidth to support the current traffic load. congestion - When the offered load of a data communication path exceeds the capacity. fees, reducing dwell time The time cargo remains in a terminal's in-transit storage area while awaiting shipment by clearance transportation. See also storage. by creating berth window schedule, raising the safety and security codes, developing the terminal's facility, training employees and putting Aqaba back on the world shipping map. Aqaba Container Terminal:Aqaba Container Terminal Pvt Co. (ACT) is the only Jordanian container terminal. It is a major gateway for the Jordanian market, as well as for transit cargo moving to and from other countries in the region. In 2006 a 25 years JV contract was signed between Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) and APM Terminals International, agreeing that the new ACT Pvt Company will operate, manage and market ACT.ACT is committed to providing a world class facility for its customers, and continuously looks for further enhancements and developments. This has already resulted in a number of upgrades to the facility and its equipment. [c] 2008 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com) |
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