Red Sea Container Terminals Achieves 136.3 Moves per Hour During CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON Call
Shipping Arabia, November 15, 2026 – Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT) has achieved a vessel operating rate (VOR) of 136.3 container moves per hour during the call of CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON, a 14,414-TEU ultra-large container vessel operated by CMA CGM. The terminal deployed five quay cranes during the operation, marking a significant operational milestone in handling large-capacity container ships.
The vessel called at RSCT as part of CMA CGM’s REX2 service. The terminal highlighted the achievement as a demonstration of its ability to deliver efficient container handling operations for ultra-large container vessels.
RSCT Vessel Operating Rate Reaches 136.3 Moves per Hour
During the CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON call, Red Sea Container Terminals deployed five quay cranes and recorded a vessel operating rate of 136.3 moves per hour.
The performance reflects the terminal’s container handling capabilities and its ability to coordinate multiple quay cranes during operations involving ultra-large container vessels.
With a nominal capacity of 14,414 TEUs, CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON represents the category of large container ships that require coordinated terminal operations to maintain efficient cargo handling.
RSCT identified the vessel call as an important operational achievement, highlighting the terminal’s capacity to deliver high-performance services to large container vessels.
Operational Coordination Supports Terminal Performance
Red Sea Container Terminals attributed the achievement to the efforts of its operations teams and effective coordination throughout the vessel’s handling activities.
The terminal emphasized that teamwork and operational coordination contributed to the recorded vessel operating rate, reflecting its continued focus on efficiency and operational performance.
RSCT also highlighted the milestone as part of its commitment to maintaining reliable container handling services and high operational standards.
The successful handling of CMA CGM G. WASHINGTON on the REX2 service demonstrates the terminal’s stated capabilities in serving ultra-large container vessels while maintaining a focus on operational efficiency and service reliability.
Source: Red Sea Container Terminals (RSCT)
