ASYAD Container Terminal Duqm welcomes one of the world’s largest container ships

Muscat: ASYAD Container Terminal – Duqm welcomed the CMA CGM Vasco da Gama on its maiden voyage, marking a new milestone as the largest container ship to call at the terminal since it began operations. This confirms the terminal’s readiness to receive the new generation of mega container ships.The ship has a capacity of 18,000 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units). Its arrival underscores the advanced operational readiness of ASYAD Container Terminal – Duqm and its ability to handle the latest generation of mega container ships efficiently and safely, thanks to its modern infrastructure, berths with suitable operating depths, and operational capabilities that meet the growing demands of the global container shipping sector. Omar bin Mahmoud Al Mahrizi, CEO of ASYAD Ports and Freezones, stated that the arrival of the CMA CGM Vasco da Gama on its maiden voyage to ASYAD Container Terminal – Duqm demonstrates the terminal's advanced operational capabilities and reflects the growing confidence of major international shipping companies in the Sultanate of Oman. He noted that as handling volumes and industrial investments in Duqm continue to grow, the terminal remains committed to providing world-class services and contributing to Duqm's position as a strategic gateway connecting regional and global markets.ASYAD Container Terminal – Duqm enjoys a strategic location that enables it to meet the growing demand for import, export, and transshipment services by providing reliable and highly efficient container handling services focused on meeting customer needs and enhancing the competitiveness of supply chains.