US Customs delegation visits Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) has hosted a high level visit from senior officials at US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The visit which took place on Sunday 9 February was led by Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi CEO, ADPC.
The VIP visitors included US Commissioner Thomas Winkowski, and other senior members of staff from the organization.
The guests were shown around all aspects of the emirates state of the art flagship Khalifa Port, including the Documentation Center, the Khalifa Port Customs Facilities, the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) and the Terminal Operations Building.
H.E Mohammed Khalifa Al Fahad Al Mehairi, General Director of Abu Dhabi Customs, Abdulkareem Al Masabi, Vice President Khalifa Port and Martijn Van De Linde, CEO Abu Dhabi Terminals also attended the visit which also discussed issues relating to enhanced security.
The visit offered an opportunity to demonstrate the state of the art facilities and technology at the port which, alongside the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, is an important element in the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030.