Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has launched integrated logistics services connecting Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, reinforcing the Group's commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and supporting existing trade corridors.
According to Emirates News Agency, the new service addresses growing container and Ro-Ro cargo volumes through a direct weekly shipping service. This service links Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, thereby enhancing trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the UAE and wider GCC markets, while further strengthening regional connectivity with Trkiye and Europe.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, noted that the Group remains committed to expanding its integrated logistics ecosystem. This is aimed at better serving customers and strengthening regional connectivity, aligning with the vision of the leadership.
He added that the service enhances business resilience by providing access to diversified trade corridors and seamless logistics solutions, supporting supply chain efficiency and sustainable growth. This approach reflects the group's strategy to develop trade routes that improve market access, facilitate the flow of goods, and create new opportunities for businesses across the region and beyond.
AD Ports Group has established the necessary logistics capabilities at both Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port to enable efficient storage, handling, and movement of cargo. These capabilities will support seamless trade flows, improve operational performance, and contribute to long-term supply chain resilience across the region.