The Port of Salalah shattered previous record for the highest productivity on a vessel in the port this week 2017-05-18

The Port of Salalah achieved recorded Berth Move Per Hour (BMPH) of 286.5, exceeding the previous record by almost 30 moves per hour.

The impressive operation showcased the Port of Salalah team and their capabilities while ensuring the highest level of safety for the staff. The CEO of the Port of Salalah, David Gledhill remarked, “I am immensely proud of our achievement this week. With the growing complexity of the global shipping industry, port selection is increasingly dependent on the ability to sustain a high level of productivity safely. The team’s achievement is a testament to our staff and our position as a major world port.”

The Port of Salalah has been consistently ranked as one of the most productive container ports and this new record sets a new benchmark for success. Port of Salalah is operated by APM Terminals as part of the APM Terminals Global Terminal Network, and APM Terminals holds a 30% share. The Port of Salalah is one of the biggest integrated ports in the region with a container capacity of 5 Million TEU, dry bulk capacity to 20 million MT and liquid bulk capacity to 6 million MT.