AP Moller-Maersk and DP World Jebel Ali Port are to speed up turnaround times at Jebel Ali port in order to cut bunker fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.

The two companies have entered a long-term partnership will give priority berthing for Maersk vessels at Jebel Ali Port, to improve quayside productivity.

The collaboration is part of DP World's plan to achieve its goal of cutting CO2 emissions by nearly 700,000 tonnes over the next five years.