MINA ZAYED

Much of this will come from the opening of the initial phase of the new Jebel Ali Terminal 2 which will add 5m TEU capacity in July 2007. This will be a deep draught facility with gantry cranes capable of handling fifth and sixth generation container vessels.

Dubai Port Authority (DPA) has signed a management services agreement with Abu Dhabi Seaport Department to undertake joint management operations at the port of Mina Zayed. This follows an earlier memorandum of understanding signed in January 2005.