DP World’s flagship Jebel Ali port has developed innovative, specialized container trailers for handling leaking containers and to assist in response to incidents involving hazardous material on the terminal.

Mr Mohammed Al Muallem senior VP & MD of DP World said that “Although the number of leaking containers is a tiny proportion of the 11 million or so containers we handle annually they need to be dealt with in a safe and efficient manner as they can contain hazardous products. These trailers raise the standards for Jebel Ali from both safety and environmental perspectives and will assist immeasurably in our response program.”

The new equipment was designed in house. The trailers have been modified to seal off and transport leaking tanks or containers safely to designated holding areas. They prevent spillage and clean up costs within the terminal, a saving that is passed on to the customers. Moreover, the trailers make use of existing but redundant chassis, thereby reducing waste as well as addressing a safety and environment need.

Mr Fred Jansen safety and environment manager for Terminal 1 said that “The trailers are a good example of terminal and technical teams working together to achieve an outcome that reduces risks to both our people and the environment.”