MANCHESTER's Universal Container Services (UCS) and Singapore-based Ocean Network Express (ONE) have opened their second jointly operated container centre in the Port of Hamburg, reports London's Loadstar.

The 60,000-square metre Hamburg facility has an onsite repair shop, a storage capacity of 4,000 TEU, 25 reefer plugs, three reach stackers and three empty container handlers.

"The depot also has fully automated gates and real-time EDI connections offering advanced security and efficiencies for customers," said the companies.

Said ONE manager inland operations Johan Pijper: "Depot yard space in most European and African ports is being reduced and for that reason, our strategy is to start long-term partnerships with our most-valued suppliers where we see opportunities."

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