Khorfakkan Port plays ‘strategic role’ in cargo industry

Khorfakkan Port plays ‘strategic role’ in cargo industry

UAE - With its prime location and state-of-the-art infrastructure, Khorfakkan Port has emerged as a strategic player in facilitating the smooth movement of cargo across the region, said Gulftainer Co Ltd, Chief Sales Officer, Simon Aynsley. Khorfakkan is a geographically strategic location in not having to enter the Gulf through the Straits of Hormuz, yet services bulk and containerised vessels from within the Indian Ocean rim of Asia, Indian Sub-Continent, the Gulf and East Africa. With its round-the-clock operations, natural deep water, and easy access to UAE markets, Gulftainer provides a fully integrated transport solution to its customers, Aynsley said in a recent industry interview. This makes Khorfakkan an ideal choice for project cargo seeking a terminal footprint that enables storage and distribution on-quay, not only for land bridging operations to the UAE but also for regional transshipment operations in the upper Gulf, Indian subcontinent, and East Africa. With its comprehensive coverage of the Indian Ocean rim, Khorfakkan serves as a gateway to the entire region, offering a compelling value proposition to businesses looking for seamless logistics solutions, he said. Compelling value Aynsley explained: “At Gulftainer, my mission is to reignite Khorfakkan and create a compelling value proposition for our