Port of Haifa: new unloading record - 351 containers per shift

The port noted that since the beginning of the year the average number of containers unloaded stands at 25 moves p/h
 
Haifa Port Company Ltd. reported last week a new record in container unloading – 351 movements per shift, gantry productivity of over 44 moves p/h. The new record was reached during unloading operation of Zim Line vessel Orkun Kalkavan (Marshall Islands flag).
 
The port noted that since the beginning of the year the average number of containers unloaded stands at 25 moves p/h.  The port’s previous record – 345 containers per shift, was reached in 2007.
 
Mr. Mendi Zaltsman, General Manager, Haifa Port Company, noted that the new record is being regarded by the port management and the workers as contribution toward the shipping companies which are struggling to recover from the worst ever crisis.