A Journey of Excellence
Abu Dhabi Ports remarkable journey began in 2006. Today Abu Dhabi Ports is part of AD Ports Group, an integrated portfolio of world-class ports, Industrial Zones and logistics supply chains that are transforming the region.
2021
September
5 Strategic agreements signed with Jordan’s Aqaba Development Corporation to develop tourism, logistics, transport & digital infrastructure
August
Khalifa Port is ranked 56 on Lloyd’s List’s One Hundred Container Ports, one of the few ports to achieve double-digit volume growth
July
The CMA Terminals, JV is formed following the signing of a 35-year concession agreement between AD Ports Group and CMA CGM Group
June
CSP Abu Dhabi becomes the first terminal in the Middle East to trial and adopt an autonomous port truck system
May
Abu Dhabi Terminals partners with Microsoft to enhance container tracking and autonomous shuttle capabilities at Khalifa Port
April
National Feed inks a 50-year land lease for grain storage and processing facility at Khalifa Port
2020
October
3.2 million TEUs in container throughout and 30 million tonnes of General and Bulk Cargo recorded
September
Khalifa Port is ranked 71 on Lloyd’s List’s One Hundred Container Ports and is recognised as the world’s fastest growing port
August
An agreement is signed with ACT to build Abu Dhabi’s first commercial bulk liquid and gas storage terminal at Khalifa Port
July
Marsa Mina is inaugurated
2019
October
Abu Dhabi Ports surpasses over 36,000 vessel calls per year
August
Expansion at Mugharraq Port aimed at supporting offshore oil & gas industry commences
July
Expansion plans for Khalifa Port are announced
May
Khalifa Port welcomes its first 20,000+ TEU COSCO mega-vessel and Capesize vessel
2018
December
CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal is inaugurated
September
A JV with Autoterminal Barcelona is formed; Autoterminal Khalifa Port is established
May
MSC selects Khalifa Port to serve as its regional hub in the Middle East through a concession agreement
2017
February
Fujairah Terminals is created through a 35-year concession with Port of Fujairah and expansion commences
2016
December
A partnership with COSCO SHIPPING Ports is formed, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal is established
September
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach is inaugurated, the first cruise stop of its kind in the region
