AD Ports and CMA CGM expand Khalifa port
AD Ports Group has signed an agreement with CMA CGM Group to nearly double the capacity of their joint terminal at Khalifa Port, less than a year after its opening. The USD 115 m expansion, scheduled for completion in early 2028, will increase the terminal's capacity from 1.8 , to 2.7 m teu – an almost 50% rise – raising Khalifa port's total handling capacity by 9% to 10.5 m teu annually. The upgrade includes extending the quay wall by 50%, expanding the yard area by over 40%, and upgrading utilities and systems, including advanced reefer racks for refrigerated containers.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of Ports Cluster at AD Ports, highlighted the port's growth amid Abu Dhabi's rise as a global trade hub, emphasising the strategic importance of international partnerships. Christine Cabau, EVP at CMA CGM, praised the terminal's rapid growth and operational efficiency, noting full capacity after just ten months of operation, with plans to accelerate expansion to meet demand. The project underscores Khalifa port's deepening role as a key regional logistics hub, with advanced sustainable infrastructure and a strategic location connecting major global markets.