Port Houston’s City Docks have been officially selected by Universal Africa Lines (UAL) as part of their U.S. Gulf/Mexico to West Africa liner service following the success of the first vessel call of MV MarMalaita last week. Port of Houston was specifically selected because of the availability for project cargoes and berths, adding flexibility to the ocean carrier’s multipurpose fleet.

“Port Houston is excited about our new partnership with UAL and that they are entrusting us with their services here at the port’s city docks,” said Dominic Sun, Director of Trade Development for Port
Houston. “We look forward to working with UAL in providing them, along with their ultimate customers, with the best customer experience possible here at Port Houston.”

UAL boasts a robust fleet consisting of over 4,000 containers ranging from reefers and high cubes, to open tops and flat racks. All fully capable of providing a multitude of shipping options. Additionally, UAL currently conducts between two and three sailings monthly from Houston while focusing on the oil and gas industries and providing logistics solutions for clients shipping to hard-to-reach regions.

“UAL is grateful for the partnership we have been able to establish with Port Houston and thank everyone involved for their efforts during this transition; we are looking forward to a long-lasting
relationship that offers growth potential for UAL,” said Dianna Knight, President UAL America. “UAL America, on behalf of Universal Africa Lines, will continue to provide the paramount level of customer service that our clients have grown accustomed to; we are confident this move will help with our vessel turnaround time while operating in a safe environment.”

Source: Port of Houston