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12 December 2024

Inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port Boosts the Port’s Total Container Capacity by 23% to almost 10m TEUs

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Inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port Boosts the Port’s Total Container Capacity by 23% to almost 10m TEUs

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(DWPR)–AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), an enabler of integrated trade, transport, and logistics solutions, has inaugurated CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, a state-of-the-art AED 3.1 billion (USD 845 million) container terminal, in a ceremony led by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.


The new terminal, managed by a joint venture between CMA CGM Group’s subsidiary CMA Terminals (70%) and AD Ports Group (30%), enhances Khalifa Port’s annual container capacity by 23% to nearly 10 million TEUs. Featuring advanced infrastructure such as automated gates, shore-power for emissions reduction, and the region’s first net-zero carbon administration building, the facility underscores Abu Dhabi’s commitment to innovation and sustainability.


Key Features:

  • Increased container capacity by 1.8 million TEUs with Phase 1 completion
  • Integration of sustainability principles, including renewable energy and operational waste reduction
  • Equipped with 8 advanced Ship to Shore (STS) cranes and 20 Electric Rubber Tyred Gantry (e-RTG) cranes
  • Net-zero carbon administration building, awarded the 2022 Net Zero Building Project of the Year
  • Prepared for rail connectivity to enhance regional trade flows

H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Chairman of AD Ports Group, commented: “The inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port solidifies the UAE’s position as a premier investment destination and a key partner for global players, boosting trade flows and fostering long-term economic growth in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.”


Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of the CMA CGM Group, added: “This strategic terminal consolidates Abu Dhabi’s position as a global trade hub and advances our commitment to innovation and sustainability.”


Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, stated: “CMA Terminals Khalifa Port enhances Abu Dhabi’s connectivity and global trade role, driving economic diversification and positioning AD Ports Group among the world’s leading port operators.”


Spanning over 6.3 km² with 41 quay cranes, 159 yard cranes, and 11.7 km of quay wall, Khalifa Port continues its journey as one of the region’s leading trade hubs.


Contacts

Media Contact
Sana Maadad
AD Ports Group Media Office
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