Sharjah, UAE – GT USA, the US arm of Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned independent port operator headquartered in the UAE, recently received its first shipment from Mercer Timber Products LLC (Mercer International Inc.), a global forest products company with operations in Germany, the United States and Canada.
The consignment from the premier producer of commodity pulp and lumber included 6,000 cubic meters or 1,300 bundles of softwood lumber, delivered to the Canaveral Cargo Terminal (CCT) at Port Canaveral in Florida, USA.
The breakbulk shipment of lumber varied in length, width and thickness. As part of its services to Mercer, GT USA is also assisting with the storage and inventory of the lumber at the terminal and the loading onto flatbed trucks for delivery inland.
GT USA marked the inaugural vessel call from Mercer with a special ceremony, where Terminal Manager, Luke Richards, honoured Captain Ma Fei of the Ultrabulk vessel VIGOR SW with a commemorative plaque.
Speaking on the occasion, Peter Richards, Group CEO of Gulftainer, said: “Mercer Timber Products is one of the leading producers of lumber worldwide with a strong presence in the US. We are delighted to welcome the company to the Canaveral Cargo Terminal to benefit from our full range of services, from ship-to-shore transfer to storage and logistical support. This vessel call is a strong testament to our superior service offerings and reinforces the trust we have built among our partners and customers as a global port operator of choice.”
He added: “While we primarily handle container shipments at CCT, our goal is to meet varied client needs through providing versatile cargo-handling and warehousing solutions. As part of our sustained growth journey, we continually endeavour to develop these capabilities organically at the terminal, allowing us to create shared value for our customers.”
The US market, including the Central Florida region, has witnessed rising demand for lumber in recent years, driving an upsurge in lumber imports. With plans underway for Mercer to increase its annual lumber production, shipments to Port Canaveral are expected to continue on a regular basis.
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About Gulftainer
Gulftainer is the world’s largest privately owned independent port operator. Established in 1976, the rapidly expanding ports and logistics company has built up a strong presence in various parts of the world. In 2017 and 2016, The Seatrade Maritime Awards named Gulftainer the Terminal Operator of the Year in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa region. Gulftainer won the 'Technology Implementation of the Year' category in the Logistics Middle East Awards 2017. It also won the Logistics Middle East CSR Initiative of the Year award in 2018.
Currently handling an annual throughput of 5.2 million TEUs, Gulftainer aims to expand its global portfolio in the next 10 years to triple business volume worldwide to more than 10,000 vessel calls and triple container handling to 15 million TEUs. For further details, please visit www.gulftainer.com.
About GT USA
GT USA is the U.S. division of Gulftainer, the world’s largest privately owned, independent terminal operating and logistics company with operations and business interests in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Brazil and the United States. The company signed a 35-year agreement with the Canaveral Port Authority in Florida, marking Gulftainer’s first venture in the United States. In addition to containers, Canaveral Cargo Terminal also handles heavy equipment, vehicles and boats as well as breakbulk, lumber and heavy lift cargo. GT USA also manages a 40,000 square-foot warehouse at Port Canaveral. GT USA is located at 445 Challenger Road, Suite 201, Cape Canaveral, Fla. 32920. For more information, go to www.gulftainer.com/US.
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