A Journey of Excellence
A remarkable success story of Abu Dhabi Ports began twelve years ago. Today, it is a dream realized. It is a plan in action. We are one of the best port operators in the world. This is our story. The making of an epic legend that is transforming the region.
2013
Abu Dhabi Ports and EMAL signed a 10-year Export Logistics agreement
Abu Dhabi Ports Marine Services launched
2012
Abu Dhabi Ports served by over 20 shipping lines; connected to over 100 international ports
Direct connections made to over 52 international ports from Khalifa Port
Khalifa Port officially inaugurated by H.H. Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan – President of the UAE and the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, at noon on the 12 December 2012
Maximum capacity exceeded at Zayed Port and record volumes of TEUs handled
Commercial Operations commenced at Khalifa Port
2011
Cruise Terminal temporary operations at Zayed Port launched
Free Port facility upgraded at Zayed Port
Abu Dhabi’s landmark Musaffah Channel Project completed and handed-over
2010
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) unveiled
Arrival of the first ship to the state-of-the-art 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 signed with Borouge to provide port services at Khalifa Port
Two major earthworks contracts for Khalifa Industrial Zone awarded
Construction of the Port Island began with 45 Million Cubic Meters of dredging and reclamation work
2007
Dredging contract for USD 1.5 Billion 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
