The completion of the first phase of Jeddah Islamic Port’s newest world-class container facility, Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), was celebrated on 22 December 2009 with the arrival of UASC’s Vessel Al Muttanabi.

Red Sea Gateway Terminal celebrates start of commercial operations

Located at the northern end of the Jeddah Islamic Port JIP, work at the
SR2bn (approx $510m) Greenfield container-terminal, commenced in
January 2008. The 1.8 million TEU, second-generation terminal
constructed under a BOT agreement with the Saudi Port Authority, is due
to be fully completed by Q3 2010.

RSGT management and directors were joined by Captain Saher Tahlawi,
Director General of Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) and many high level
dignitaries and partners.

Redefining port capacity and operational efficiency:

Since inception, RSGT has embraced its brief to build a modern and
sustainable container terminal for the global marketplace, and the
redefinition of the port industry in Saudi Arabia. Promising
operational efficiency, optimal cargo movement and increased capacity,
as well as readying the Jeddah Islamic Port for the next generation
supersize container vessels.

Six Tandem-lift, Super Post-Panamax, 85-ton cranes, manufactured by
ZPMC were delivered and commissioned earlier in the year. These
ship-to-shore cranes are complimented by twenty, advanced (RTGs)-Yard
Cranes. An additional 4 cranes and 6 RTGs are also scheduled for
delivery by June 2010.

Other port investments in the past year have included the latest
Terminal Operating Systems, Navis Sparcs N4, a fully integrated
solution from gate to yard to vessel; highly “smart” Gate Automation
System; as well as the employment of the latest construction techniques
and environment-friendly materials available worldwide.

“Less than 2 years ago we broke the ground on this project. And despite
facing a globally, challenging year our first ship has berthed on
schedule,” commented RSGT’s CEO Aamer Alireza.

“The realization of first phase of the terminal is a result of much
more than excellent construction and world-class equipment: it is a
testament to the accomplishments made possible by successful
partnerships”, continued Alireza. “I would also like to extend my
appreciation to the solid support of our shareholders, especially MMC
of Malaysia, a leader in the port and infrastructure development, who
have worked alongside in turning our terminal into a commercial
reality.”

Dedicated deep-water channel for next generation vessels:

Earlier in the week RSGT completed and transferred the ownership of its
dedicated deep-water channel with a depth of 16.5m and alongside
turning basin with a depth of 18m to the Saudi Port’s Authority. To be
used solely by vessels calling at the facility, the channel is another
one of the terminal’s key features readying the container facility to
serve the new generation of supersize cargo vessels.

“The port efficiency and canal capacity are clearly going to be a
game-definer in the container terminal industry,” stated COO Lye Seng
Tan. “Terminals will have to allow for the newer supersize 13,000 TEU+
container vessels that require deeper drafts to transport the maximum
amount of goods in the most efficient and safe manner.”

JIP on the Red Sea is No1 port for the Saudi kingdom. It is considered
a natural gateway and transshipment hub, due to its strategic location
in the middle of the Asia-Middle East-Europe route. Nearly 73% of total
container throughput of the country passes through it gates. The new
terminal promises the start of a new era for the JIP, adding 45% to its
annual capacity, equivalent to 1.8 million TEU’s.

“RSGT’s concept is to satisfy not only current needs, but to provide
for the kingdom’s future requirements”, concluded Mr. Alireza. “Our
facility will no doubt have a significant impact on increasing the
efficiency of cargo movement, reinforcing JIP’s position, and in turn
stimulating the Saudi economy through new job and investment
opportunities.”

The Terminal is adjacent to Tusdeer Saudi’s first bonded & re-export free zone.

Source: Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT)

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