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Shipping Arabia, October 11, 2026 – DP World and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) have signed a term sheet outlining the framework for a proposed automotive logistics and processing facility at Jebel Ali Port in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The planned development would consolidate vehicle storage, pre-delivery inspection and other value-added services at a single port-side location, supporting automotive trade between Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

The agreement marks the next step in the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. The proposed Jebel Ali automotive logistics facility aims to expand vehicle storage capacity and strengthen the port’s role in regional automotive supply chains.

Proposed Automotive Logistics Facility to Integrate Vehicle Services

Under the proposed development, DP World and MOL would bring several automotive logistics and processing activities together within a dedicated facility at Jebel Ali Port.

The facility would combine vehicle storage, pre-delivery inspection and other value-added automotive services in one location. This integrated approach is intended to expand storage capacity while supporting more efficient vehicle logistics operations through the port.

The development would also strengthen automotive trade flows connecting major vehicle manufacturing centers in Asia with growing markets across the Middle East and Africa.

By bringing these services together at a port-side location, the companies aim to support the long-term development of automotive trade through Jebel Ali.

Jebel Ali Port Handled Nearly 1.1 Million Vehicles in 2025

The proposed Jebel Ali automotive logistics facility follows a year of substantial vehicle handling activity at the port.

According to DP World and MOL, Jebel Ali Port handled nearly 1.1 million vehicles in 2025, highlighting its role as a major automotive trade gateway serving regional and international markets.

The planned facility is intended to support the continued growth of automotive trade through the port, particularly vehicle movements between Asian manufacturing centers and markets in the Middle East and Africa.

Expanding storage capacity and consolidating vehicle processing services form central elements of the proposed development.

DP World and MOL Continue Partnership Discussions

The signing of the term sheet establishes a framework for the proposed facility and represents a further step in the existing relationship between DP World and MOL.

Both companies have indicated their intention to continue discussions on the development, building on their longstanding cooperation in the maritime and logistics sectors.

The project remains at the proposal stage, with the companies outlining the intended scope of the facility and its role in supporting automotive logistics at Jebel Ali Port.

The proposed development would bring additional vehicle storage and processing capabilities to a port that already handles significant automotive volumes, supporting the companies’ shared objective of strengthening vehicle trade connections between Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

Source: DP World and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)

Shipping Arabia, October 9, 2026 – Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT) has successfully completed its third bus export shipment from Egypt, reporting incident-free loading and lashing operations. The latest shipment marks another achievement in the terminal’s vehicle-handling activities, supported by coordination with General Motors Egypt, Itochu Egypt and MOL.

SCAT announced that its operational team completed the shipment without reported handling issues. The terminal credited the outcome to the preparation, precision and coordination of its stevedoring personnel.

The company also highlighted positive feedback from one of its partners, which recognized the terminal’s quality-control performance across all three bus export shipments. The partner reported that productivity exceeded expectations and attributed the results to repeated practical training and operational preparation.

SCAT Bus Export Shipment Completed Without Incidents

The latest SCAT bus export shipment involved the loading, securing and export handling of buses through the terminal. According to the company, the operation proceeded smoothly, with loading and lashing activities completed without incidents.

Proper lashing and cargo securing are particularly important when handling large vehicles such as buses. These procedures help ensure that vehicles remain securely positioned during maritime transportation and reduce the risk of movement or damage.

SCAT emphasized the role of its on-site stevedoring team in completing the operation. The company attributed the successful handling to the team’s operational discipline, attention to detail and practical experience.

The third shipment also continues a record of incident-free bus handling across the three export operations, according to feedback shared by one of SCAT’s commercial partners.

Stevedoring Training Supports Operational Performance

A key element highlighted in SCAT’s announcement was the importance of repeated stevedoring training in preparing terminal personnel for bus-handling operations.

The terminal shared feedback from a partner that praised its quality-control standards and operational productivity across all three shipments.

The partner specifically recognized that SCAT had conducted repeated on-site stevedoring training over several months using rental buses. These practical exercises helped prepare personnel for handling buses during actual export operations.

According to the feedback, the terminal achieved productivity levels beyond expectations while maintaining incident-free handling across the three shipments.

The recognition highlights the operational value of practical training in specialized automotive logistics. Bus handling requires personnel to manage vehicle movements, loading procedures and cargo securing with particular attention to safety and coordination.

The successful completion of the third shipment provides a practical example of how operational preparation and workforce training can support reliable vehicle-handling services.

General Motors Egypt, Itochu Egypt and MOL Support Export Operations

SCAT acknowledged the cooperation of General Motors Egypt, Itochu Egypt and MOL in completing the latest bus export operation.

The terminal described collaboration with these partners as an important contributor to the successful shipment. Their involvement reflects the coordination required among parties participating in automotive export logistics.

Vehicle export operations depend on the integration of terminal handling, cargo preparation and maritime transportation arrangements. Effective communication between participating companies and operational teams is therefore important to maintaining cargo-handling standards.

In its announcement, SCAT placed particular emphasis on the performance of its on-ground personnel and the contribution of its commercial partners.

Strengthening Specialized Automotive Export Handling

The successful completion of three bus export shipments represents a further operational achievement for Suez Canal Automotive Terminal in handling specialized vehicle cargo.

Unlike conventional containerized shipments, vehicle-handling operations require specific loading arrangements, cargo-securing procedures and operational coordination. Larger vehicles such as buses create additional handling requirements because of their dimensions and securing needs.

SCAT’s reported performance across the three shipments demonstrates its ability to execute these operations while maintaining the quality-control standards recognized by its partner.

The latest achievement also illustrates the importance of workforce preparation, terminal operating procedures and cooperation among automotive and maritime logistics stakeholders.

With three bus export shipments completed without reported incidents, SCAT has demonstrated progress in its specialized vehicle-handling operations and its capability to support automotive exports through Egypt’s maritime infrastructure.

Source: Suez Canal Automotive Terminal (SCAT)