A Journey of Excellence
Our remarkable journey began in 2006. From our humble beginnings as solely a port operator, today Abu Dhabi Ports has an integrated portfolio of world-class ports, industrial zones and logistics supply chains which are transforming the region. This is our story.
2016
Abu Dhabi Ports hosted the region’s first IPCSA Conference in Abu Dhabi
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach launched
Abu Dhabi Ports wins three Awards at the 2016 Maritime Standard Awards
Maqta Gateway launched the Digital Vessel Management System
SAFEEN clocked one million working hours without losses or injury to date
Concession Agreement signed with COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited to build a new container terminal at Khalifa Port
Accreditation received from the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation & Lighthouse Authorities to offer certified courses
Major expansion plan at Khalifa Port to add 1000 meters quay wall and 18 meters deep channel and basin initiated
Abu Dhabi Marine Services re-branded as ‘SAFEEN’
Phase 2 of KIZAD Logistics Park launched
2015
New Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal at Zayed Port inaugurated
Total area of 13 Million square feet leased in KIZAD, yielding over AED 55 Billion in investment
1,504,000 TEUs throughput reached at Khalifa Port Container Terminal (32% YoY growth)
Upgraded facilities and services at Al Mirfa Port launched
Khalifa Port ranked third in the world and first in the region for highest growth rate
Winner of Abu Dhabi Government Excellence Awards for “Financially Distinguished Entity” and “Distinguished Entity in Performance Improvement”
RoRo fully transferred to Khalifa Port
First ever All-Emirati Port Operations team deployed
2014
11 Million Cubic Meters of land leased and over AED 48 Billion invested at KIZAD
Region’s quickest truck turnaround (12 min) reached at Khalifa Port Container Terminal
