His Royal Highness arrived at the Port by launch from Harwich where he had inspected Harwich Haven Authority’s Vessel Operations Centre.
The New World Alliance has commenced calls in Felixstowe on its new Atlantic Pacific Express route, which forms part of a three string service operated jointly with Maersk Sealand.
The Port of Felixstowe has submitted an application to the Government to construct a 270 metre extension to the current quayside at its Trinity Terminal.
The new service commencing 24th October 2000 allows tractor drivers to obtain terminal information such as container movement instruction through their mobile phones, providing them with a more speedy and efficient way to complete the gate processes.
With a total berth length of 2,060 ft, the Cruise Terminal is able to accommodate two of the world’s largest cruise vessels simultaneously.
Both HPH and Westport Holdings have expressed their enthusiasm about the deal and the prospects for developing the port into a highly competitive facility.
Mr. John E. Meredith, Group Managing Director of Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world’s largest container Port Operator commented on the progress made by the group’s investment to date in Indonesia.
Xiamen International Container Terminals (XICT) marked a milestone in its history on 1st September 2000 when it handled a 6th generation container vessel.
Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) set a new daily productivity record when it handled a volume of 10,982 TEU.
Shanghai Container Terminals (SCT) has successfully handled the largest container vessel ever to berth at its terminals since its operations.