Jeddah (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 25 March 2026) Dubai Ports world It added three new semi-automated dock cranes at its terminal in grandmother Islamic Port, increasing capacity and enabling more efficient dealing with worldThe largest container ships.
This latest capacity expansion comes as shipping activity returns to the Red Sea, enhancing the terminal’s ability to maintain reliable trade flows amid ongoing maritime security challenges.
With a lifting capacity of 65 tons each, the new cranes increase berth productivity and enable the terminal to service several major vessels simultaneously, supporting Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaAmbitions as a leading global logistics company hub.
The cranes built by ZPMC and currently in operation join the terminal’s existing fleet, increasing the total number of ship-to-shore cranes. from From 14 to 17, with plans to reach 22 as part of future capacity upgrades.
DP worldThe company’s Southern Container Terminal extends over a total berth length of 2,150 metres, including an 18-metre-deep deepwater berth, which is capable of accommodating up to five very large container ships simultaneously. The terminal is equipped with modern handling equipment and advanced automation technologies designed to improve delivery times and operational efficiency.
New levers are a fraction of $800 USD million Modernization program that increased terminal capacity from 1.8 million to 4 million Twenty foot equivalent units (TEUs). The investment paves the way for future capacity of 5 million Twenty-foot equivalent units, with additional ship-to-shore equipment to be deployed as demand grows.
Mohammed Al Sheikh, CEO, DP the world Saudi Arabia said: “By expanding capacity and enhancing operational flexibility, we are helping our customers move cargo more efficiently and enhancing the terminal’s capacity to accommodate larger vessels and increasing container sizes. While recent regional developments have brought new challenges, we are working closely with port authorities, security partners and shipping customers to ensure safe and reliable operations to keep trade moving across the Red Sea and beyond.”
In 2025, D.P world grandmother Handling more than 1.3 million Twenty-foot equivalent units, more than double the previous year’s volumes as shipping lines return to the Red Sea corridor and services increase to 38 weekly calls. DP world It has also developed its shipping footprint, strengthened internal communication and expanded access to comprehensive supply chain solutions across the Kingdom.