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AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have signed an agreement to upgrade EGA's dedicated berth at Khalifa Port through a joint investment of AED 84 million (around USD 23 million).
{alcircleadd}The project will be carried out in phases and will allow the berth to accommodate Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, which can carry 15 to 20 per cent more cargo than the Capesize vessels currently calling at the port. The companies expect the upgrade to improve cargo handling and berth operations.
The work is expected to be completed by August 2028. Once finished, the berth will be able to handle about 8 million tonnes of bulk cargo each year. The project will also allow additional unloading facilities to be installed in the future.
The upgrade includes strengthening the existing capping beam, installing new bollards and fenders, extending crane beams and foundations, adding utility connections, and carrying out dredging works. These improvements are intended to support the safe handling of larger vessels and increased bulk cargo volumes.
Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer – Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, said that the investment will improve port infrastructure and support the growth of the UAE's industrial and trade sectors. He said the project will also help EGA increase its operating capacity. “Through collaborative, long-term investment, we are enhancing the capabilities of critical trade infrastructure while enabling our partners to grow and compete more effectively on the global stage,” he further added.
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Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said Khalifa Port is an important gateway for the company's global operations. He said, “The project will further strengthen our ability to produce the high-quality aluminium that enables modern life and supports industries around the world.”
AD Ports Group and EGA have worked together for several years on port and logistics operations.
Khalifa Port was ranked 39th in Lloyd's List Top 100 Ports for 2025. It serves shipping lines CMA CGM, COSCO and MSC and provides connections to Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) as well as the dry ports of Al Faya and Al Ain.
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