Emma Maersk, the world’s largest container vessel, made her maiden call at Jebel Ali port in Dubai towards the end of the second week of June.

It was also the first time that a container vessel of this size had transited the Arabian Gulf, said a statement.
“We believe the call of Emma Maersk is a great opportunity to celebrate the success story of Dubai’s merchant community. The UAE is an important market for Maersk Line on a par with other large markets such as India, which has a far greater population. We have been in this country since 1959, working closely with shippers, the government and the port to develop Dubai into a re-export hub,” said Robert Uggla, managing director for Maersk UAE.
Emma Maersk and her seven sister vessels can each carry more than 11,000 teu. They are designed to offer the most environmentally friendly transportation solution available, the statement said.