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Abu Dhabi Ports installs cutting edge terminal operating system
Abu Dhabi - Abu Dhabi Ports is implementinga brand newterminal operating system(TOS) which will enhance the general cargo operations at the emirate's ports, significantlyimproving processing times and the full range of customer service offerings.
The state-of-the-art port management software called "Master Terminal" will replace Abu Dhabi Ports' existing systems and support the management of all aspects of the general cargo operations, including bulk, break bulk, project and Roll-On/Roll-Off (RORO) cargo.
It will provide real-time information about cargo flows at any time of the day and improve the utilisation of Port facilities, while increasing the visibility and productivity with regards to operations, planning and reporting procedures.
"We are committed to continual investment in order to stay competitive in the 21st century and to confirm our position at the forefront of progress. 'Master Terminal' will boost our service offerings and support us in handling our growing general cargo volumes and delivering trade excellence", says Gary Lemke, Executive Vice President, Ports Unit, Abu Dhabi Ports.
"We selected Jade Software as our partner to install 'Master Terminal' because it is the best product to meet our requirements. Jade Software also brings a wealth of experience in general cargo operations and this knowledge is crucial to us as we transform our business to be the leading general cargo operator and port of choice in the region", Gary Lemke continues.
David Lindsay, Managing Director, Jade Software, adds: "We are excited to have formed this new relationship with Abu Dhabi Ports and look forward to working closely with them to not only achieve their operational goals, but also to support their growth aspirations for the future."
"Master Terminal" will be installed during thesecond quarter of this year. The first two ports to be implemented will be Khalifa Port and Zayed Port, as both ports play key roles in the UAE's import and export business, with an annual capacity of 20 million tonnes of cargo".
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About Abu Dhabi Ports
Established in 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports' core objective is to facilitate the diversification of the economy by stimulating trade and development. This is done by delivering high quality maritime services, supporting partners' infrastructure projects and setting up new companies and joint ventures in the ports and logistics sectors.
The flagship state-of-the -art Khalifa Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone play a big role, supporting the diversification of the economy.Khalifa Port was inaugurated on 12/12/12 by UAE President HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The port's semi-automated container terminal handles all of Abu Dhabi's container traffic, after its transfer from Zayed Port, the historic port in the city centre.
Phase One of Khalifa Port has a capacity of 2.5 million TEUs and 12 million tons of general cargo. Further phases of development will occur as market demand requires. When all phases are complete, Khalifa Port will be able to handle 15 million TEUs and 35 million tons of general cargo per year.
Abu Dhabi Ports manages nine commercial, logistics, community and leisure ports, and Khalifa Industrial Zone which is serving a range of logistics and manufacturing investors.Abu Dhabi Ports is boosting Abu Dhabi's economic growth and diversification, following Abu Dhabi's Economic Vision 2030.
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