Abu Dhabi Terminals fosters stronger trade between UAE and Asia

Technology and infrastructure developments have paved the way for Abu Dhabi's rapid urbanisation. Building on this platform, Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) supports the UAE's long-term growth with the opening of Khalifa Port. Serving as the new gateway for container volume, the port will boost UAE's trade relations with international markets.

"We support the Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030," says ADT CEO Martijn Van de Linde. "With the development of Khalifa Port and our continued work in Abu Dhabi's other main ports, we provide Abu Dhabi's businesses with optimal access to global markets."

The Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 is about securing long-term, sustainable growth by diversifying the economy so that there is less dependency on the oil and gas sectors. It also calls for substantial investments in developing knowledge-based industries and infrastructure, both necessary for achieving the goals of the nation.

The vision of ADT is clear - to operate Khalifa Port with an eye on the future, benefiting from the regional growth in container traffic and new business opportunities in the UAE, the Middle East and overseas.

With the support of its parent companies - Abu Dhabi Ports Company, Mubadala and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners - Khalifa Port will be developed in five phases over the next 20 years.

The first phase of Khalifa Port is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter this year, ahead of the projected completion time. Van de Linde adds: "It is testament to the hard work and efforts of the ADT team and its partners that we will commence the international vessel trials earlier. The advanced technology, equipment, training and manpower all demonstrate ADT's forward-thinking vision and embody the pre-eminent force of Khalifa Port."