Abu Dhabi Ports Company and Abu Dhabi Terminals host shipping lines and government organizations

ADPC and ADT recently hosted an event which included customers, shipping lines and government organizations and presented updates on some of the key projects they are currently working on. This included Khalifa Port, which is adjacent to Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad), a 420 SQ KM project, and the Western Region ports which are owned and operated by ADPC.
Commenting on the event, Capt. Mohamed Al Shamisi, Vice President of the Ports Unit, said “We are always keen on involving our customers and business partners with our plans. We realize the importance in continuing to involve the various organizations in Abu Dhabi, who play a key role in realizing the emirate’s Vision 2030.’
Martijn Van De Linde, Chief Executive Officer for Abu Dhabi Terminals commented further that, this was the first of many events to follow, whereby Abu Dhabi Terminals would engage customers at all levels, ensuring that the transition to Khalifa Port was seamless. Emphasizing that our customers come first and we need to ensure that they are kept fully informed of our progress and future developments within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a developer of ports, industrial zones, trade & logistics zones, and related services. Its purpose is to create a sustainable growth platform that spurs economic expansion and diversification for Abu Dhabi. ADPC was established by Emiri decree number 6, 2006, and has been mandated to construct, develop and manage all ports and related infrastructure in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi (with the exception of military and oil & gas ports). It launched Kizad (Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi) in November, 2010.
Background Information
Abu Dhabi Ports Company
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. The objective of ADPC is to act as an enabler for development and trade and facilitate its contribution to the diversification of the national economy. In doing so, it will provide its customers and stakeholders with the highest levels of service in a responsive and transparent manner.
ADPC was established in March 2006 by Emiri Decree No. 6 of 2006 in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirate and was given control and regulatory enforcement power over all commercial ports assets previously owned by the Abu Dhabi Seaports Authority (ADSA).
Abu Dhabi Terminals
Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) was established in 2006 by Emiri Decree No. (6), as part of the restructuring of the commercial ports sector in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi.
ADT secured the exclusive rights in 2012 by signing a 30-year concession agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports to operate and manage a container terminal at Khalifa Port. ADT owns and operates, the Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), region’s first semiautomated and most technologically advanced container terminal at Khalifa Port. KPCT was officially inaugurated for commercial operations on 12/12/12.