DBGT Announces Landmark Achievement in Maritime Connectivity

DBGT has successfully attracted the maiden Direct Call from VOC Port to Europe by MSC, the world’s largest mainline operator, which is an yet another major milestone in the efforts to enhance  connectivity through DBGT.

The vessel M. V. MSC TAERIM berthed on 18 Sep 2024 @ 0440H handling a volume of 511 TEUs at DBGT, VOC Port and sailed @ 1220Hours on 18.9.2024.

By handling direct Europe call, DBGT management proudly embarks on a new chapter of global connectivity and economic expansion in the region. Whilst acknowledging this being a one-off ad hoc caller, DBGT management strongly feels that it’s just not a logistic achievement for DBGT but also signifies DBGT’s growing prominence in the international shipping industry. The Garments, Coir and Textile industries in Southern India will greatly benefit from direct access to global markets via DBGT.

Port Rotation (Transit Time):

Chittagong, Bangladesh > DBGT, Tuticorin (18 Sep) > Sines, Portugal (16 Oct / 28 days) >Valencia, Spain (19 Oct / 31 days) > Bejaia, Algeria (20 Oct / 32 days)

Milestones achieved by DBGT during this year:

• 3000^th  Vessel Handled:

DBGT proudly achieved the significant milestone of handling its 3000 th vessel M. V. MSC AGATA II on 18 Jun 2024.

• 4 Million TEUs:

DBGT achieved major milestone by handling 4 million TEUs on 19 Jul 2024 since inception.

• The Second-Longest Vessel - M.V. MSC ROBERTA V:

DBGT proudly welcomed the arrival of M.V. MSC ROBERTA V, the second-longest vessel ever to dock at DBGT, VOC Port, Tuticorin, with a length of 294.5 meters on 16 Aug 2024.