Business & Money | Thursday 3 November, 2016 2:42 am |

Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT), the flagship container docking terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port participated recently in the 12th Trans Middle East 2016, the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations Exhibition and Conference in The Middle East.

The two-day event which took place for the first time in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosted by Saudi Ports Authority and featured 30 world-class conference speakers addressing topical issues and challenges on global transportation and logistics attended by a gathering of 400 senior executives from countries throughout the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC).

 Jens Floe, Managing Director Red Sea Gateway Terminal moderated the opening session and Hamdi Nadhrah, General Director & Deputy Managing Director Red Sea Gateway Terminal delivered one of the key presentations at the conference titled “Setting a benchmark! Increasing existing port capacity volume and efficiency in operational handling”.

Visitors to RSGT’s exhibition booth were also provided with a unique opportunity of various information about RSGT’s expansion project developments, top achievements and future plans.

Commenting on RSGT's participation in event, Jens O. Floe – RSGT Managing Director said: " the 12th Trans Middle East 2016 is an excellent opportunity for RSGT to showcase its regionally recognized prominence and achievements in the maritime industry, and to highlight the next plans in light of the National Transformation Program 2030 Vision.”

“Under the guidance and leadership of the government of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, we are committed to continue our role in supporting the industry’s growth and development,” he said.

RSGT is located strategically along the Asia – Europe route, and is serving some of the biggest shipping lines and vessels in the world. RSGT is ideally connected to major ports around the world, serving vessels calling ports in Far East, Asia, the Gulf, Europe, Americas and the Red Sea.