Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group, a global enabler in trade, industry, and logistics solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CMA Terminals Khalifa Port and CMA CGM Group to develop intermodal solutions and extend inland reach across the UAE and the wider region. This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency of cargo flows through AD Ports Group's consolidated inland intermodal network.
According to Emirates News Agency, the MoU outlines the cooperation between the three partners to anchor cargo flows across a network of rail-linked inland container depots, dry ports, and cargo depots. This initiative seeks to extend the reach of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port beyond the quay, tapping into inland consumer, industrial, and regional markets. The partnership will also explore opportunities to bolster cargo flows across the UAE and regional markets, including the Northern Emirates, with extended trade corridor options through rail-linked inland connectivity to Oman and Saudi Arabia.
The collaboration supports more efficient inbound cargo flows to industrial and manufacturing sectors, aligning with the UAE's industrial growth agenda. The aim is to create flexible and resilient export corridors through multiple inland and gateway routing options. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, emphasized that the MoU represents a significant step in consolidating the UAE's inland intermodal logistics under an integrated platform. By integrating CMA CGM as the first global shipping line partner, the initiative extends the role of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port and strengthens the competitiveness of national supply chains.
Inaugurated in December 2024, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port is a joint venture between CMA CGM Group and AD Ports Group, comprising one of the three container terminals at Khalifa Port operated by major international shipping lines. Jesper Stenbak, Regional Director of CMA CGM Group, highlighted that the collaboration enhances the role of CMA Terminals Khalifa Port as an inland-enabled gateway terminal. By linking maritime services to inland cargo flows, the partnership aims to improve service reach, supply chain resilience, and routing efficiency for customers.
AD Ports Group's inland intermodal network connects gateway ports to inland dry ports, rail-linked cargo facilities, and industrial demand centers, facilitating efficient cargo movement and improved access to regional trade corridors.
