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Here, captain! It’s me you are looking for. I am the Chief of Innovations in the Port of Jebel Ali. I admit I am one of the first women to obtain such an important position. |
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I have asked for you because we are planning some renovations in the port and need a reliable contractor. The world of shipping is getting bigger each day, and we need to keep up. |
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Each year more ultra-large container ships arrive in our port. Our terminals are just not ready for these giant vessels. Luckily, new technologies can help us build a new terminal faster than ever. |
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Each ultra-large container ship can accommodate up to 18000 containers. If we want to keep up with the largest ports in the world, we need to be able to handle these numbers. |
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We are switching to quad lift quay cranes to handle all this cargo. These are more stable and can lift two containers at the same time. This way, we can double the unloading speed. |
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You don’t have to worry about the technical details. Just know we need a lot of materials in a short time to rebuild our terminals. That’s where you and your fleet come in. |
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The new quay cranes will be controlled remotely. We will need to train our workers to operate these new technologies or hire new staff who have some experience with it. |
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While we rebuild the terminals, we must make safety our priority. We had another accident a week ago. No workers will be allowed on-site without proper safety equipment. |
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We also bring innovations into a seemingly normal part of our employees' lives. The canteen in the port is now offering fresh seafood and vegetables each day. |
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We are implementing automation in all aspects of the port's day-to-day business. Operating the machines now does not take more strength than pressing a button. As a result, we can hire more female workers. |
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New technologies are used in communication equipment as well as in container tracking. You can be sure that no item will get lost in our port. |
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I have an important meeting right now, so I can’t explain everything. But we need more material for the construction of Terminals 3 and 4. Please deliver it to the port. |
| 13 |
I have just a short break between meetings now. Did you already deliver the lumber shipment to Terminal 3? They need it tomorrow morning at the latest. |
| 14 |
The meeting is over, and I can talk to you freely again. We have decided to rebuild some of our existing cranes. We don’t have to purchase so many new quay cranes this way. |
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Many shipping lines need to unload the goods here and load them into new containers. We always make sure to have some containers free for our customers. |
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We are starting the recruitment of new dockworkers tomorrow. Before the summer, we need more people to handle all the traffic. Send over anyone who might be interested. |
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Working in Jebel Ali port offers many perks, including covered meals and accommodation. The salary is competitive, and we offer other exciting benefits too. |
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Many people think working at the port is dangerous. But automation has improved the safety of workers immensely. It took a large initial investment, but it was worth it. |
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We still follow strict safety measures. All the equipment we use must be fully functional. Everything meets the regulations, from a simple safety helmet to the quay cranes. |
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With the new workers we hired, the completion of Terminals 3 and 4 will go smoothly. I just need one more shipment of construction materials from you. |
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Thank you for your help. I hope you will make use of our port in the future. Goodbye, captain. |
ELHAM AL KHALID
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