Khalifa Port Container Terminal named 3rd fastest growing port worldwide

The Top 120 World Container Ports ranking lists KPCT as the 3rd fastest growing container port in the world and the fastest growing port in the Middle East based on its 26 percent volume growth in 2014. The list has been published since 2005 by Container Management magazine, and KPCT entered the list last year by earning a spot in the top 10 of fastest growing container ports, a result which confirms the strategic position played by Abu Dhabi in the context of global shipping.

Abu Dhabi Terminals attributes its rapid growth to the significant expansion of Abu Dhabi industry as well as a substantial increase in the role it plays in regional trans-shipment combined with a steady rise in shipping lines calling at KPCT.

KPCT’s container throughput grew by 41 percent in the first seven months of 2015 indicating the expected growth of global trade in the years to come. Over the 3 years that Khalifa Port has been in operation, the terminal operator has placed itself in a competitive position in the region due to quick vessel and truck turnaround times and lower logistics cost to benefit port users.

Speaking about the ranking, Martijn van de Linde, CEO of Abu Dhabi Terminals, said, "We are extremely pleased with the vote of confidence given to us by our customers, both trade and shipping lines, which enables us to be recognised as one of the world’s fastest growing container ports. Our corporate philosophy remains focused on delivering excellent service to our customers and helping them lowering their supply chain costs while bringing their international markets closer to home."

Located next to the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi, Kizad, and 45 kilometers from Jebel Ali, Abu Dhabi’s container terminal ships to more than 50 international direct destinations and offers almost 2.3 million square foot of warehousing directly located inside the container terminal area.