PM INSPECTS ADEN CONTAINER TERMINAL IN AFZ

ADEN, Nov.11 (Saba) - Prime Minister Ali Mujawar got acquainted on
Wednesday with the work progress in Aden Container Terminal (ACT) in
DAPDC plans Aden Container Terminal expansion

The premier also was briefed by Chairman of Board of Directors of
Dubai and Aden Port Development Company (DAPDC) Abdullah Boqshan on
the company activity.

Boqshan pointed to plans for expanding the container yard, which
currently receives 940 containers, by more 8 Hectares and it will be
expanded to receive 1.5 million containers by the beginning of 2013.

Mujawar also introduced himself to the port's operating automated
system expected to lift up the port's performance, in addition to
the underway work in the containers facilities development.

The premier praised the company's plans for developing the work in
Aden and Mualla ports, pointing to the importance of the port and
its strategic location in the international shipping routes.

He affirmed the state's keenness on facilitating all difficulties
that face investors and encouraging suchlike strategic investments
so as to contribute to push forward the development process.

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