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New Bahri Ro/Ro Service Calls New Orleans
The Port of New Orleans welcomed a new roll-on, roll-off service with the inaugural call of the Bahri Yanbu in mid-August at the Nashville Avenue Terminal Complex operated by Ports America.
"The return of roll-on/roll-off service to the Port of New Orleans – for the first time since 2005 – helps us meet the diverse needs of the marketplace and increases our global competitiveness," said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans president and CEO. "The Bahri ships are flexible, state-of-the-art vessels that can simultaneously accommodate Project, Roll-on/Roll-off, Break-bulk and Container Cargo. We expect shippers will be pleased with its flexibility and efficiency."
Baltimore-based Bahri Logistics operates six new 25,957 dwt multipurpose vessels designed to carry project, ro/ro roll-off, break bulk and container cargo. Four of the so-called "RoCon" ships, including Bahri Yanbu. are deployed in service connecting major ports in the Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, the Mediterranean, Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Gulf and East coasts. The Bahri service calls New Orleans approximately every 24 days. The next call is scheduled for late October.
"Bahri is committed to realizing its vision of connecting economies, sharing prosperity and driving excellence in global logistics services," said Steve Blowers, Country Manager, Bahri Logistics. "We are constantly seeking to expand our global reach to provide greater speed and convenience to our customers, and adding a new port call at New Orleans will allow us to more efficiently cater to the needs of customers in North America, where our order volumes are steadily increasing."
The visit was made possible by the June completion of the port authority’s $1.6 billion Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project, which raised the clearance under the crossing from 151 feet to 215 feet, the same height as the nearby Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Previously, the maximum vessel size that could fit under the bridge was approximately 9,400 TEUs. The port is now able to handle ships as large as 18,000 TEUs.
The ship’s namesake, the 26th President of the United States, was born in New York, was governor of the state and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
To mark this major milestone in the port’s history, the Roosevelt was escorted from the Atlantic Ocean into port channels shortly after dawn by a fleet of smaller vessels to herald its arrival. The vessel later docked at the APM Terminal in Elizabeth. Only days earlier, the ship became the largest ever to head through the newly expanded Panama Canal on its way to the East Coast from Asia.
"Today, more than 10 years of planning, foresight and investment by Governor Christie, the Port Authority and its team have made our port big ship ready," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. "This agency clearly recognized the importance the port plays in the regional economy and invested billions to raise the Bayonne Bridge, deepen port channels, build on-dock rail infrastructure and enhance port roadways, all to ensure we remain the leading East Coast destination for international shippers."
The Port of New Orleans welcomed a new roll-on, roll-off service with the inaugural call of the Bahri Yanbu in mid-August at the Nashville Avenue Terminal Complex operated by Ports America.
"The return of roll-on/roll-off service to the Port of New Orleans – for the first time since 2005 – helps us meet the diverse needs of the marketplace and increases our global competitiveness," said Brandy D. Christian, Port of New Orleans president and CEO. "The Bahri ships are flexible, state-of-the-art vessels that can simultaneously accommodate Project, Roll-on/Roll-off, Break-bulk and Container Cargo. We expect shippers will be pleased with its flexibility and efficiency."
Baltimore-based Bahri Logistics operates six new 25,957 dwt multipurpose vessels designed to carry project, ro/ro roll-off, break bulk and container cargo. Four of the so-called "RoCon" ships, including Bahri Yanbu. are deployed in service connecting major ports in the Middle East, Indian Sub-Continent, the Mediterranean, Mexico, Canada and the U.S. Gulf and East coasts. The Bahri service calls New Orleans approximately every 24 days. The next call is scheduled for late October.
"Bahri is committed to realizing its vision of connecting economies, sharing prosperity and driving excellence in global logistics services," said Steve Blowers, Country Manager, Bahri Logistics. "We are constantly seeking to expand our global reach to provide greater speed and convenience to our customers, and adding a new port call at New Orleans will allow us to more efficiently cater to the needs of customers in North America, where our order volumes are steadily increasing."
New York/New Jersey Port Hosts its Largest Container Ship Ever
CMA CGM Theodore Roosevelt arriving at the Port of New York & New Jersey
Photo/Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
The visit was made possible by the June completion of the port authority’s $1.6 billion Bayonne Bridge Navigational Clearance Project, which raised the clearance under the crossing from 151 feet to 215 feet, the same height as the nearby Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Previously, the maximum vessel size that could fit under the bridge was approximately 9,400 TEUs. The port is now able to handle ships as large as 18,000 TEUs.
The ship’s namesake, the 26th President of the United States, was born in New York, was governor of the state and a Nobel Peace Prize winner.
To mark this major milestone in the port’s history, the Roosevelt was escorted from the Atlantic Ocean into port channels shortly after dawn by a fleet of smaller vessels to herald its arrival. The vessel later docked at the APM Terminal in Elizabeth. Only days earlier, the ship became the largest ever to head through the newly expanded Panama Canal on its way to the East Coast from Asia.
"Today, more than 10 years of planning, foresight and investment by Governor Christie, the Port Authority and its team have made our port big ship ready," said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. "This agency clearly recognized the importance the port plays in the regional economy and invested billions to raise the Bayonne Bridge, deepen port channels, build on-dock rail infrastructure and enhance port roadways, all to ensure we remain the leading East Coast destination for international shippers."
The ship’s call comes at a time of record container volumes at the bi-state port, where the box count through July was up 6.6 percent from last year to just over 3.8 million TEUs.
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