Khorfakkan Port has welcomed ESL KHORFAKKAN , the first vessel in Emirates Shipping Line’s fleet to carry the name of the UAE city. Gulftainer described the call as a milestone in its longstanding relationship with Emirates Shipping Line (ESL). Vessel arrives from Far East According to Gulftainer, ESL KHORFAKKAN arrived from the Far East via Singapore with approximately 8,000 TEUs . The company said the vessel’s name recognises Khorfakkan and its role as a maritime gateway connecting the Middle East with global markets. The naming also reflects the relationship between Gulftainer and ESL at Khorfakkan Port. Partnership dates back to 2019 The relationship dates back to 2019 , when Khorfakkan Port welcomed the maiden call of ESL’s flagship GALEX (GLX) service . Gulftainer said the partnership has continued to develop since then. The terminal operator added that Khorfakkan supports cargo flows and connections with the UAE, the wider Gulf region and international markets. The post ESL KHORFAKKAN makes milestone call at Khorfakkan Port appeared first on Container News .