The Jebel Ali Port, the region’s main container port, increased itscapacity to 19 million TEU in 2014 by adding a third terminal. The 1,860 metre long, 17 metre deep quay with a 70 hectare storage yard can accommodate the next generation of Post-Panamax container ships.

DP World awarded the contractto the TOA – Soletanche Bachy joint venture to design, build, commission and equip the terminal infrastructure. In addition to building the diaphragm wall and barrettes, Soletanche Bachy undertook ground improvement works to support temporary and permanent backfill for the quay wall and supplied and installed ground anchors.