Abu Dhabi Ports | Integrating Industrial and Logistics Facilities

Maqta Gateway Announces New Marine Management App at GITEX 201982.4% surge in Abu Dhabi Ports’ container volume in the first half of 2019Abu Dhabi Ports highlights emerging trends in trade and logistics sectors at its Fourth Annual Partners’ ForumKIZAD and AIPMA open new investment opportunities for Indian polymer companiesKIZAD cuts fees for over 75% of its services to further attract investors

Smart. Sustainable. Safe

At Abu Dhabi Ports, the future is here and now. We take great pride in contributing to transforming Abu Dhabi’s maritime infrastructure, to position the Emirate as a premier logistics, transport and trade hub through a diverse portfolio of services and activities.

Through constant innovation, we go over and beyond being a port operator and developer, to become your preferred global trade enabler, bridging the UAE with the world.

Smart. Sustainable. Safe

Part of our corporate DNA is to deliver the highest expertise in everything we do; be it digital trade solutions, online port community systems or smart logistics.

Our goal is for our customers to grow their trade by providing comprehensive innovative solutions across international markets while minimizing transaction time and allowing for complete transparency.

Smart. Sustainable. Safe

Abu Dhabi Ports is a people-first business.

Through our Maritime Academy, we prepare the next generation of maritime leaders and empower them to thrive within a growing knowledge-based eco-system.

We also adhere to the IHSE & business continuity policy by integrating health, safety, environment and business disruption aspects as a given.

By following principles of global sustainability from the design stage, we ensure that our best practices protect our community’s best interests.

Because business matters. But the community matters even more!

Business Subsidiaries

Major Milestones

2018

Winner of “Outstanding Entity in the Government of Abu Dhabi” Award
MSC & Autoterminal Deals: KP ‘Regional Container & RORO Hub’
AED 4bn to be invested by Shaheen Chem in KIZAD based facility
Inauguration of CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal in Khalifa Port on 10/12/2018

2017

COSCO Deal – To develop Largest CFS in the region
EGA Deal – KP to be 1st in Gulf directly handling Capesize vessels
Jiangsu Deal – more than $1b investment in KPFTZ
Launch of Fujairah Terminals

2016

COSCO Concession Agreement to build & operate a terminal at KP
Launch of Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach
3 Maritime Standard Awards

2015

Inauguration of Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port
Khalifa Port – 3rd in the world & 1st in the region for highest growth rate
Two AD Government Excellence Awards
First ever All-Emirati Port Operations team deployed

2014

11m cbm of land leased & over AED 48Bn invested at KIZAD
Khalifa Port Container Terminal – Region’s quickest truck turnaround (12 min)
Khalifa Port 5th in EMEA region for port productivity

2013

AD Government Excellence Award for “Strategic Transformation Project/Team”
AD Award for Excellence in Government Performance for Strategic Transformation Project
EMAL 10-year Export Logistics Agreement
Abu Dhabi Ports Marine Services Launched

2012

12/12/2012 – Official Inauguration of Khalifa Port
AD Ports served by over 20 shipping lines; connection to over 100 int’l ports
Maximum capacity exceeded at Zayed Port and record volumes of TEUs handled

2011

Cruise Terminal temporary operations at Zayed Port launched
Free Port facility upgraded at Zayed Port
Musaffah Channel Project completed and handed-over

2010

Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) unveiled
Arrival of the first ship to Khalifa Port celebrated with EMAL

2009

Construction of on-shore port facilities at Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone awarded to Al Habtoor Leighton Group

2008

MOU with Borouge to provide port services at Khalifa Port
2 major earthworks contracts for Khalifa Industrial Zone awarded
Construction of the port island began with 45m cbm of dredging and reclamation work

2007

Dredging contract for USD 1.5Bn to develop Khalifa Port awarded to Archirodon, Boskalis, and Hyundai Consortium
Conceptual master plan of Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone developed

2006

Program Management contract for Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone awarded.
Abu Dhabi Ports established by an Emiri Decree

Service Catalog

Vessel Management and Marine Services

Allow vessel agents and shipping lines to manage their vessels’ operations in the commercial ports, while at berth and until their final departure, as well as before their arrival to their final destination.

Cargo Operations and Passenger Handling

Allow vessel/shipping agents and shipping lines to manage their cargo and passengers’ operations at the commercial ports.

Free & Industrial Zones’ Services

Allow customers to smoothly run their businesses by managing their assets such as lands and warehouses, as well as their paperwork and procedures – i.e. licenses, permits, visit and residency visa.

Latest News

October 10, 2019

Maqta Gateway Announces New Marine Management App at GITEX 2019

September 22, 2019

82.4% surge in Abu Dhabi Ports’ container volume in the first half of 2019

Testimonials

“ Since the early conceptual phase, Abu Dhabi Ports has provided nothing but the most diligent support towards the planning, development, and realization of the Binghatti Beverages Manufacturing plant.“

JeanPierre Michel

Marketing Manager

BINGHATTI Beverages

“Proximity to Khalifa Port has been one of the positives reasons to install a factory in Kizad. This basically provided us with the agility to solve issues related to clearances of imports and exports.“

Giovani Pelliza

General Manager

Al Wafi Food Products Factory

“Abu Dhabi Ports takes good care of our business and our interests. One of the most organized companies in UAE, they have experienced staff across their business units who give you excellent services and results“

Adel Haider Al Hammadi

Manager Operations

Water Transport division – Maritime, Abu Dhabi Department of Transport

“ As a company, Abu Dhabi Ports is led by highly-qualified, friendly and straightforward professionals, whom are available to look into customers need with a can-do attitude.“

Samer Elmouine

Head of Shipping and Logistics

Emirates Steel

“ Managing over 175K TEUs annually can pose many challenges. Such logistics hurdles are however significantly minimized when dealing with Abu Dhabi Ports, which is very supportive towards its customers and goes the extra mile “

Angel Lechuga Munoz

Director, Global Logistics, Al Dahra Holding

Al Dahra Holding