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DP World upgrades infrastructure at Chennai port to ease congestionDP World upgrades infrastructure at Chennai port to ease congestion

DP World-operated Chennai Container Terminal in India has enhanced its infrastructure to facilitate smooth movement of empty trailers to and from the terminal, helping to eliminate congestion.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

May 4, 2016

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With support from Chennai Port Trust, the road approaching North Gate of Chennai Container Terminal, previously made of mud, has been redeveloped with tar.

“We are confident that this redevelopment will not only eliminate congestion at Chennai port but will also increase terminal operations efficiency by smooth flow of traffic,” said KK Krishnadas, ceo of DP World Chennai.

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Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

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