Port & Freezone
of our wise leadership and Abu Dhabi Ports ’ achievements to date have helped establish the emirate as a global trading and logistics hub , which has led to this milestone agreement . Today ’ s signing ceremony with JOCIC highlights Abu Dhabi Ports ’ essential role in the shift of the UAE towards a diversified , sustainable economy .”
“ Last year , Abu Dhabi Ports signed with COSCO Shipping Limited , the world ’ s largest container operator , who chose Khalifa Port as the hub for its operations in the Middle East , and is expected to raise the annual capacity to 6 million TEUs in both its existing container terminals . This marks a significant leap in the expansion of the Port , transfer of goods and reduction of costs . In addition to attracting investors from Eastern Asia , it will increase Khalifa Ports ’ competitiveness and ease the way for more partnerships with companies and friends in China and East Asia , which will draw further investments into Abu Dhabi ,” said Al Shamisi .
The lease promises to start a long-term , beneficial relationship between the two entities . It also includes the option for China-UAE Industrial Capacity Cooperation ( Jiangsu ) Construction Management Co ., Ltd . to establish and develop a further 107,639,100 square feet of free zone at KIZAD Area B to meet additional demand by Jiangsu province businesses .
Fujairah Terminals receives first vessel call following concession signing between Abu Dhabi Ports and the Port of Fujairah
The newly established Fujairah Terminals , under the management of Abu Dhabi Ports , welcomed its first container feeder vessel , the Dubai Alliance . This is the first ship to arrive at the terminal , which is wholly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports , the master developer , operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi , Fujairah Port and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi ( KIZAD ), following the signing of
28 August 2017