The construction of the 1200m quay wall for the new terminal development at Khalifa Port has begun.
Announced in September 2021, the development of AD Ports new CMA terminal is on track to open in the first half of 2025 a with budgeted capital expenditure of AED 3.3 billion.
“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, Khalifa Port will see increased connectivity to global markets and further development of multi-modal logistics facilities, and advanced port infrastructure.”
Milestone project
The terminal will be managed by a joint venture owned by CMA Terminals (70% ownership), a subsidiary of global shipping and logistics giant CMA CGM, and AD Ports Group (30% ownership).
AD Ports Group is developing a wide range of supporting marine infrastructure for the terminal, which will provide CMA CGM with a new regional hub.
In addition to initiating construction of the quay wall, other ongoing marine works including the reclamation of land for the new terminal, construction of a new port basin and an offshore detached breakwater are on track. Recently, the contract for the design and construction of a 33kV substation was awarded as well.
Other facilities under development include a 3,500-metre offshore detached breakwater, a fully built-out rail platform, and 1,000,000 sqm of the terminal yard.
Once ready, the new terminal will have an initial capacity of 1.8 million yeu, will be fully integrated with Etihad Rail and will significantly enhance Khalifa Port’s connectivity and position as a key gateway for the region.
Khalifa Port has the first autonomous transport truck system in the Middle East, automated stacking cranes, aerial drones, a 360-sensory system and an automated Terminal Operation System.
It was ranked in the top five of the global Container Port Performance Index (CPPI), developed by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence.
