Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates Khalifa Port expansion

Mohamed bin Zayed inaugurates Khalifa Port expansion

ABU DHABI – President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, today inaugurated Khalifa Port’s expansion, as part of a celebration recognising the achievements of AD Ports Group on the 10th anniversary of Khalifa Port, and the 50th anniversary of Zayed Port.

On this occasion, His Highness said, “The Khalifa Port expansion project is one of the specialised national projects and is considered to be an important addition to the country's ports and logistical services that aims at enhancing the UAE's position in the global trade movement.” He highlighted the role played by Khalifa Port and other UAE ports in the development and diversification of the national economy.

The official inauguration of the expansion programme marks another major milestone in a year that has seen AD Ports Group list on the Abu Dhabi Securities Market (ADX), open new trade corridors, complete a series of major acquisitions, rapidly transform its business and portfolio of services, and build strong relations with existing and emerging trade partners for the UAE.

As part of the expansion, which includes the development of the port’s South Quay, Khalifa Port Logistics, and Abu Dhabi Terminals at a total investment of AED 4 billion, Khalifa Port has grown from 2.43