Largest car and truck carrier calls at Port Rashid

The world’s largest pure car and truck carrier (PCTC) called at Port Rashid, the port operator said. The 228-metre long vessel Asian Empire has a total carrying capacity of 7,920 units. Owned and operated by Eujor Car Carriers of South Korea, the Asian Empire is under the UAE agency Diamond Shipping Services, while regional operations are overseen by Eukor Dubai. “The vessel called at Port Rashid on its maiden voyage. The high-quality infrastructure, facilities and equipment at the terminal ensured smooth and efficient handling of the vessel,” DP World UAE said in a statement.