Old & new freeport facility upgrade

Press release

Published September 6th, 2011 - 05:49 GMT

Al Bawaba

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) are pleased to announce the facility upgrade to Mina Freeport and Municipality Harbour located in the heart of Abu Dhabi City.

These upgrades demonstrate that our customers’ cargo and security are our top priority. Both facilities will be secured 24 hours a day by security and operational personnel, with the aid of a new 3.7 km fence and security gate system which has been installed. The Freeport has a total of 49 berths covering a total quay length of 2,885m ranging in depth from 6m to 8m.

Announcing the recent upgrades, Abu Dhabi Terminals commented "Both locations are integral parts of our everyday lives, providing essential services to small and large businesses alike in the shipping industry. On any given day we have a wide diversity of vessels utilizing these ports from, tugs, offshore supply vessel, barges, dredges and local Dhows.

Commenting on these recent steps, Tony Douglas, CEO of ADPC said "Security and safety are always our top priority at ADPC and, working with our partners ADT, and as part of our ongoing initiatives to improve facilities we have recently completed the high security fencing of both the Freeport and Municipality Harbour. These recent upgrades are yet another step in optimizing customer care and quality assurance for all those who use our various port services.

One important change is that visitors will now need to carry a valid entry pass to access the new secured area; Agents, customers and crew will be able to obtain passes from the Abu Dhabi Terminals pass office located adjacent to the main entry gate.

One important change is that visitors will now need to carry a valid entry pass to access the new secured area; passes can be obtained from the Abu Dhabi Terminals pass office located adjacent to the main entry gate.

Cargo operations can be booked as normal in advance with the operations team on email id: [email protected] and Tel Number: 02 – 6975345 where agents and customers will be able to arrange cargo loading / loading and equipment rentals.

Prevailing tariffs covering the full scope of services can be obtained from the customer service department on email: [email protected]

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).

Company Profile

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.