This joint collaboration will bring high-quality services to all port users to facilitate the movement of goods via the port in accordance with the rules, regulations, laws, systems, controls, conditions and procedures in force in the United Arab Emirates. The purpose is to ensure the delivery of seamless services that support the vital role of Khalifa Port as a new trading gateway for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as well as the rest of the emirates and the region as a whole, while offering companies and various businesses using this port facilities with the highest international standards and which comply with all safety and security requirements.
Teams from both parties will be working closely in the coming period to intensify efforts to ensure that Khalifa Port will be fully operational before and on the scheduled launch date. The teams will coordinate in carrying out tests on approved logistic procedures and services, in addition to training exercises for the teams operating the port.
Commenting on this collaboration, Capt. Mohamed Al Shamisi, Executive Vice President of Ports Unit ADPC, said: “ADPC is keen to work with various institutions and entities, ensuring that Khalifa Port is ready in its full manpower and operational capacity when operations are inaugurated in the last quarter of this year to bring a paradigm shift in the region’s seaport industry.”
Capt. Al Shamisi also expressed his pride in working with the Ministry of Environment and Water, one of ADPC’s partners, citing the profound expertise enjoyed by the ministry, the high-quality support it extended to ADPC in the past and its keenness to uphold the highest international standards, which will offer customers of both parties efficient and safe procedures in line with the highest standards in global ports industry.
The first phase of Khalifa Port is scheduled to be fully completed by September to become the region’s first semi-automated port, as well as the first port in the region to factor in rail freight. It will have the capacity to handle 2 million TEUs and 12 million tons of bulk cargo annually from this year.