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Jebel Ali Vessel Discharge & Berth Schedule Tracking Guide

Last reviewed: 5 October 2026 Scope: Jebel Ali terminals T1–T4

Operational Context: Container tracking does not start when a truck picks up your box—it begins when the mother vessel berths alongside DP World Jebel Ali quayside. Understanding vessel rotation numbers, berth assignments, and discharge sequences enables logistics teams to accurately predict when containers transition to LANDED FROM VESSEL and initiate customs clearance without dwell delays.

1. Understanding Vessel Rotation Numbers & Call IDs

When an ocean carrier (such as Mediterranean Shipping Company, Maersk Line, CMA CGM, or Hapag-Lloyd) schedules a container vessel to call at Jebel Ali Port, DP World port control assigns an official Rotation Number (e.g. 2026-DXB-9481).

This rotation number is critical because:

  • It officially binds the ocean carrier's import manifest to DP World's terminal operating system.
  • It establishes the electronic container declaration records inside Dubai Customs' Mirsal 2 portal.
  • It determines the exact quayside berth and crane gang deployed to discharge your cargo.
Container Tracer — Vessel Call & Berth Data
Berth & Rotation Data
Screenshot of Container Tracer showing vessel name, voyage code, rotation number, and terminal berth location
Figure 1: Container Tracer Deep Inspection modal displaying carrier vessel name, voyage code, rotation call ID, and assigned terminal berth.

2. The Four Terminals of Jebel Ali Port (T1, T2, T3, T4)

Jebel Ali has four container terminals. Your vessel's terminal decides where the container is stacked and which gate the truck uses:

Terminal 1 (T1)

Mainline and regional feeder services. T1 notes →

Terminal 2 (T2)

Handles many deep-sea mainline services. T2 notes →

Terminal 3 (T3)

Semi-automated terminal. T3 notes →

Terminal 4 (T4)

The newest terminal, with automated stacking. T4 notes →

Container Tracer — Consignment & Port Analytics
Terminal Turnaround Benchmarks
Screenshot of Container Tracer consignment analytics showing terminal volume breakdown across T1 to T4 and dwell benchmarks
Figure 2: Port Operations & Consignment Analytics dashboard illustrating terminal volume distribution (T1–T4) and carrier dwell benchmarks.

3. How to Track From Vessel Arrival to Gate-Out

  1. Input Container List: Paste container numbers into the Tracking Workspace to verify current milestone status.
  2. Detect Discharge Milestone: When the container is transferred from ship to dock, status updates to LANDED FROM VESSEL, establishing Day 1 of DP World terminal storage free time.
  3. Review Terminal Assignment: Check whether your box is positioned at Terminal 1, 2, 3, or 4 to advise your haulage company on the appropriate port gate entry.
  4. Check Customs Release: Confirm Mirsal 2 electronic clearance code before generating DP World TAS pickup tokens.
  5. Confirm Transporter Gate-Out: Once your haulier picks up the container, verify the status transition to TO TOWN and save the electronic EIR record.

Related Operational Resources

▶ Open Tracking Workspace 🏢 Jebel Ali Terminals (T1–T4) 📊 Dwell Time Snapshot 🏷️ Milestone Status Guide