http://www.english.hadhramaut.info Over 445000 containers unloaded at Aden seaport in 2008 [The Source: www.sabanews.net - 7/3/2009] he total number of containers which have been unloaded in the Aden seaport in 2008 were al last 445126 containers from different sizes. T According to statistics issued on Friday by Aden Port Corporation, the harbor of Aden received in 2008 more than 510 ships and supertankers coming from international ports. The Free Zone Customs at the Aden seaport has achieved a record increase in the revenue in January 2009, through incomes, fees and other various returns, amounting to up YR 1 billion, an increase of YR 246 million over the revenues during the same month in 2008. Yemeni exports through the Aden seaport during January reached more than YR 517 million, including fish, cotton, coffee, honey and other various national products. The number of local consumption goods' containers locally marketed during the month amounted to 4,626 containers, an increase of 854 containers over the number of such containers during the same month last year. The increase in the volume of exports and revenues followed growth in maritime activity and cargo ship movement at the port. Since ancient time, Aden has played an important role as an economic and commercial port in the southern part of Yemen and as a destination that serves as a meeting point in world trade.