التكنولوجيا وأخبارها بوابة الإمارات لتكنولوجيا المعلومات والإتصالات
UAE-China Partnership at Khalifa Port Celebrates 12 Months of Success
On the occasion of its first year anniversary, Khalifa Port’s CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, has
announced it has accomplished over 800,000 hours without lost-injury time (LTI) and
surpassed the 540,000 TEU mark since its operational soft launch last April.
Based at Abu Dhabi Port’s flagship port, Khalifa Port, the terminal is the result of a 35-year
lease agreement between COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited (CSP) and Abu Dhabi Ports.
Serving as a regional base for COSCO SHIPPING Ports’ global network of 48 terminals, the
AED 1.1 billion deep-water, semi-automated container terminal has achieved the important
benchmarks after successfully handling 416 vessels, including some of the world’s largest,
together with 312,000 cargo movements.
Commencing full operations in November 2019,and with a design capacity of 2.5 million
TEU, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminalisthe first international greenfield subsidiary of COSCO
SHIPPING Ports, whoseparent company, China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited, is the
largest integrated shipping enterprise in the world.
The two records, for safety and TEU’s, were simultaneously achieved, ahead of schedule, in
February and Marchrespectively.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Abu Dhabi Ports Group CEO,said: “Reaching these
keysafety and operational milestones is atremendous achievement for CSP Abu Dhabi
Terminal, and demonstratesour commitment to helping position Abu Dhabi as one of the
world’s premier logistics and trade hubs.
“Our long-term strategic partnership with COSCO SHIPPING Ports is bearing fruit thanks to
the directives and support of our leadership, and these impressive results demonstrate Abu
Dhabi’s strength in enabling international trade by handling and moving high-volumes of
cargo efficiently and safely.”
“Abu Dhabi Ports has heavily invested in developing world-class technology and
infrastructure to ensure our maritime and logistics assets act a conduit for attracting
foreign direct investment and enhancing commerce.”
Naser Al Busaeedi, Deputy CEO, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, said:“In the long-term, our strong
partnership with Abu Dhabi Ports allows us to take advantage of world-class infrastructure,
to seize opportunities in new growth markets and put our customers first.
“We are confident that our strategic location, in proximity to Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu
Dhabi (KIZAD), the region’s largest industrial zone, and our interconnected multimodal
transportation links, will assist us in creating new opportunities to meet demand and
maximise efficiency across the entire supply chain.
“Our commitment to Khalifa Port’s ongoing enhancement allows Abu Dhabi to not only
increase trade flows to the region, but positions our port as a highly significant hub within
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).”
With the ability to serve multiple mega-ship calls, Khalifa Port is set to complete
majorprojects within the next 12 months including aAED 2.2 billion development of its South Quay and Khalifa Port Logistics.
Featuring ultra-modern maritime infrastructure, including 28of the world’s largest ship-to-shore quay cranes, Khalifa Port will be the first in the UAE to be connected to the new Etihad Rail network, which is currently under construction
