{"id":8863,"date":"2024-12-13T06:06:58","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:06:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/?p=8863"},"modified":"2024-12-13T06:06:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:06:58","slug":"inauguration-of-cma-terminals-khalifa-port-boosts-the-ports-total-container-capacity-by-23-to-almost-10m-teus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shams-alyaoum.com\/en\/inauguration-of-cma-terminals-khalifa-port-boosts-the-ports-total-container-capacity-by-23-to-almost-10m-teus\/","title":{"rendered":"Inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port Boosts the Port\u2019s Total Container Capacity by 23% to almost 10m TEUs"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul style=\"font-weight: 400\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the new CMA CGM Terminal, Khalifa Port becomes the regional hub headquarters for three of world\u2019s top five shipping companies<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em style=\"font-weight: 400\">CMA Terminals Khalifa Port will play a vital role in enhancing UAE inland and maritime connectivity<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sustainably designed container terminal is operated under a 35-year concession by a joint venture between CMA CGM &amp; AD Ports Group<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em style=\"font-weight: 400\">The completed phase 1 of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port cost AED 3.1 billion (USD 845 million), and adds 1.8 million TEUs capacity to Khalifa Port<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">AD Ports Group (ADPORTS:ADX), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions announced the inauguration of\u00a0CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, a state-of-the-art, AED 3.1 billion (USD 845 million) container terminal by His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The inauguration is a major milestone in the development of Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group\u2019s flagship port. The world-class container, ro-ro, and multipurpose port facility opened in December 2012, and in just 12 years has expanded to become one of the world\u2019s fastest-growing, most efficient commercial ports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, managed by a joint venture between the CMA CGM Group\u2019s subsidiary CMA Terminals (70%) and AD Ports Group (30%), showcases advanced port infrastructure, including automated gates and integrated systems that enhance efficiency and sustainability. The facility offers shore-power for vessels to limit emissions, several solar panels areas contributing to the energy mix of the terminal operations and includes the region\u2019s first net zero carbon administration building, which is powered by renewable energy sources. The building won the Net Zero Building Project of the Year Award in 2022 from the MENA Green Building Awards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The addition of the CMA CGM facility\u00a0increases Khalifa Port\u2019s annual container capacity by 23% to almost 10 million TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units). The new terminal is ready for rail connectivity\u00a0and will significantly enhance Khalifa Port\u2019s position as a major gateway for the region. The design of the new facility incorporates sustainability principles into the construction which support the UAE\u2019s wider targets for building the circular economy, recycling construction and reducing operational waste.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The new facility includes eight advanced Ship to Shore (STS) cranes, and 20 Electric Rubber Tyred Gantry (e-RTG) cranes, which enhances Khalifa Port\u2019s reputation as one of the world\u2019s most technologically advanced commercial ports, underscoring Abu Dhabi\u2019s role in driving the future of sustainable and smart trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900\">H.E. Mohamed Hassan Alsuwaidi, Chairman of AD Ports Group,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cThe inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port, highlights the UAE as a premier investment destination and solidifies its position as a key partner for global players. The new terminal will boost trade flows and foster long-term economic growth in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900\">Rodolphe Saad\u00e9, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the CMA CGM Group<\/span><\/strong>, said: \u201cThe inauguration of our new container terminal is a major step in the development of Khalifa Port, consolidating Abu Dhabi&#8217;s position as a global trade hub. This strategic infrastructure will boost shipping and logistics activities across the region. Together with our partner AD Ports Group, we are pleased to deliver a modern terminal with a strong focus on innovation and sustainability.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong style=\"font-weight: 900\"><span style=\"font-weight: 900\">Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group,<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0said: \u201cCMA Terminals Khalifa Port will significantly boost Abu Dhabi\u2019s connectivity, reinforcing its vital role on the global trade map and contributing to local economic diversification in line with the vision of our leadership. This new facility places AD Ports Group firmly in the ranks of the world\u2019s leading global port operators. We look forward to a long, mutually beneficial partnership with CMA CGM that brings long-term economic benefits to the UAE and Abu Dhabi, as we work together to build a sustainable global transport future.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The inauguration of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port marks the completion of Phase 1 of the new terminal project for CMA CGM, with the opening of an initial quay wall of 800 metres\u00a018.5 metres of depth, and 8 STS Cranes adding a total capacity of 1.8 million TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units) to Khalifa Port.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 300\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With the opening of the new CMA CGM facility, Khalifa Port has reached a new stage as one of the region\u2019s leading port trade hubs. Khalifa Port now extends over 6.3 km<sup style=\"font-weight: 400\">2<\/sup>, with 41 quay cranes, 159 yard cranes, 11.7 km of quay wall and 3.8 km of breakwater length.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the new CMA CGM Terminal, Khalifa Port becomes the regional hub headquarters for three of world\u2019s top five shipping companies CMA Terminals Khalifa Port will play a vital role in enhancing UAE inland and maritime connectivity The sustainably designed container terminal is operated under a 35-year concession by a joint venture between CMA CGM &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8864,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[28,26,17,20,25,2,24,23,27],"tags":[9,1310,1281],"class_list":["post-8863","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company","category-culture","category-economy","category-health","category-journalism","category-news","category-policy","category-sport","category-videos","tag-business","tag-general","tag-government"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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