2016 H1 throughput volume up 11% on H1 in 2015

Abu Dhabi, November 20, 2016

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT) has announced that on October 28 it set a new record by handling 5 million containers representing a milestone achievement for Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT). The record number was achieved serving the CMA CGM, a vessel belonging to ADT’s long-term customer, CMA CGM Pegasus.

The new throughput milestone follows terminal operator ADT’s success in the first half of 2016, which saw Khalifa Port handle 11% more containers than the same period in 2015. Notable and consistent year-on-year growth since KPTC’s inauguration in 2012 represents its increasing role as a crucial logistics hub connecting local and regional trade to global markets. It also represents the success of ADT’s significant investments in KPCT’s infrastructure and facilities to create the Middle East’s first semi-automated and most technologically advanced container terminal.

“This milestone represents a great achievement in KPCT’s relatively short operational period and truly demonstrates that ADT is on track to become one of the leading container terminal operators in the world. It is a testament to ADT’s vision and spirit, and the investments we have made to continually improve and expand our capabilities and resources,” said Abu Dhabi Terminals CEO, Martijn van De Linde.

“We pride ourselves on our commitment to our loyal customers and they share in our success and we will continue to strive to exceed their expectations going forward,” he added.

Since its establishment in 2006, ADT has achieved regional and international industry recognition for its unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence, and its rapid growth and success have been globally lauded. 

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About Abu Dhabi Terminals: 
Abu Dhabi Terminals’ (ADT) core business is to manage and operate Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT) for which it secured the exclusive rights in 2012 by signing a 30-year concession.

With its state-of-the art infrastructure, outstanding productivity levels and innovative approach, KPCT is the region’s first semi-automated port and one of the most technologically advanced and fastest growing container terminals in the world. In 2015 KPCT was named the 2nd fastest growing container port in the world based on its 2015 volume, which stood at 1,504,293 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit), 32% up from the 2014 result.

Since the official inauguration on 12/12/12, KPCT has grown to support the local market with around 20 weekly container line services to more than 50 international destinations, offering the ideal hub location for connecting local trade with a wide global logistics network.

ADT’s diversification of supply chain services offers a full suite of logistics solutions to benefit trade partners and shipping lines. The port operator, which is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi Ports, Mubadala and Mubadala Infrastructure Partners, garnered a number of achievements in 2015 and its more than 20% year-on-year growth over the past five years can be attributed to its professional team and the strong relationships with the shipping industry and trade community.

For further information, please contact: 
Saif Al Naqbi
Acting Communications Manager
Abu Dhabi Terminals 
Tel.  +971 2 4925080
Saif.Alnaqbi@adterminals.ae

© Press Release 2016