THE UAE's AD Ports Group, a local port and logistics operator, has begun construction of its new of 1.8 million TEU capacity container terminal, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, in abu Dhabi, reports London's Port Technology.
The new terminal will be fully integrated with Etihad Rail to enhance the port's connectivity and position itself as a key gateway for the region.
AD Ports Group, CMA CGM and marine contractor NMDC have installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall.
The development of the new terminal was first announced in September 2021, with budgeted capital expenditure of AED3.3 billion (US$898 million).
The terminal is expected to be operational in the first half of 2025 and will be managed by a joint venture owned by CMA Terminals (70 per cent ownership), a subsidiary of global shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM, and AD Ports Group (30 per cent ownership).
AD Ports said it is developing a wide range of supporting marine infrastructure for the terminal as part of the project.
Upon completion, the quay wall will be made of more than 6,000 blocks within the 19-metre deep berth pocket and will be able to accommodate the world's largest container vessels.
Other facilities under development include a 3,500-metre offshore detached breakwater, a fully built-out rail platform, and 1,000,000 square metres of the terminal yard.
'Today marks a key moment in the development of the new terminal in Khalifa Port, which will drive increased trade volumes and add new trade links with other high-profile ports, boosting the UAE's economy,' said AD Ports port chief Saif Al Mazrouei.
'The scale of this 1,200-metre quay wall is indicative of the ambition of this project, which will create a major hub for CMA CGM, one of the leaders in shipping and logistics, supported by cutting-edge technology and services.'
'With the arrival of CMA CGM, Khalifa Port is now providing hubs for three of the world's top four shipping lines, consolidating our position as a leading facilitator of trade, logistics and industry,' said Mr Al Mazrouei.
'This is an important moment for our company and our partners, as work continues to develop this new terminal, which will expand our group's shipping and logistics network in the region,' said Michael Lund Hansen, CEO of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port.
'Khalifa Port is a leading global hub that supports trade flows in and out of Abu Dhabi. With our new terminal and the shipping line services it will attract,' said Mr Hansen.
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The new terminal will be fully integrated with Etihad Rail to enhance the port's connectivity and position itself as a key gateway for the region.
AD Ports Group, CMA CGM and marine contractor NMDC have installed the first 90-tonne block for the quay wall.
The development of the new terminal was first announced in September 2021, with budgeted capital expenditure of AED3.3 billion (US$898 million).
The terminal is expected to be operational in the first half of 2025 and will be managed by a joint venture owned by CMA Terminals (70 per cent ownership), a subsidiary of global shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM, and AD Ports Group (30 per cent ownership).
AD Ports said it is developing a wide range of supporting marine infrastructure for the terminal as part of the project.
Upon completion, the quay wall will be made of more than 6,000 blocks within the 19-metre deep berth pocket and will be able to accommodate the world's largest container vessels.
Other facilities under development include a 3,500-metre offshore detached breakwater, a fully built-out rail platform, and 1,000,000 square metres of the terminal yard.
'Today marks a key moment in the development of the new terminal in Khalifa Port, which will drive increased trade volumes and add new trade links with other high-profile ports, boosting the UAE's economy,' said AD Ports port chief Saif Al Mazrouei.
'The scale of this 1,200-metre quay wall is indicative of the ambition of this project, which will create a major hub for CMA CGM, one of the leaders in shipping and logistics, supported by cutting-edge technology and services.'
'With the arrival of CMA CGM, Khalifa Port is now providing hubs for three of the world's top four shipping lines, consolidating our position as a leading facilitator of trade, logistics and industry,' said Mr Al Mazrouei.
'This is an important moment for our company and our partners, as work continues to develop this new terminal, which will expand our group's shipping and logistics network in the region,' said Michael Lund Hansen, CEO of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port.
'Khalifa Port is a leading global hub that supports trade flows in and out of Abu Dhabi. With our new terminal and the shipping line services it will attract,' said Mr Hansen.
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