Unveiled mechanism designed to provide increased efficiency, transparency and security
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi Customs has signed a joint agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as Fujairah Terminals and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). The collaboration will support the development of an effective framework that allows seamless entry and exit of empty containers at Khalifa Port.
Designed to provide increased efficiency, transparency and security, the latest partnership between the two entities was signed by Mubarak Matar Al Mansouri, Executive Director, Customs Operations Sector, at Abu Dhabi Customs and Abdullah Humaid Al Hameli, Executive Vice President Corporate Support at Abu Dhabi Ports.
Mubarak Matar Al Mansouri, Executive Director, Customs Operations Sector, said: "The signing of an agreement that governs the entry and exit of empty containers at Khalifa Port with Abu Dhabi Ports reflects the commitment of Abu Dhabi Customs towards its strategy of constructive cooperation with strategic partners. This collaboration aims to support the security of the UAE society and promote economic growth whilst activating the shared interests between both entities. This partnership will also improve the performance of operations, simplify procedures, improve services and maximize the return on investment by applying best customs and innovative practices. By supporting and facilitating trade and passenger movement, this partnership will contribute to making the UAE an attractive environment for investment and trade. This approach is aligned with effective customs procedures which is economically feasible and assures cost and effort reduction and realizes the added value to the economy and guarantees the trust and loyalty of clients.”
Commenting on the agreement, Abdulla Humaid Al Hameli, said: “We are delighted to be building closer ties with Abu Dhabi Customs to the benefit of the business community in Abu Dhabi. The integrated mechanism unveiled today will establish a clear regulatory framework to simplify trade and logistics procedures through Khalifa Port. We are constantly exploring strategic partnerships and pioneering ways to help make Abu Dhabi an increasingly attractive transport and trading hub, supporting the growth of the regional maritime ecosystem. Today’s agreement will also play a vital role in furthering the UAE leadership’s vision of economic diversification and growth, whilst adhering to the directives of the government accelerators programme.
Al Hameli added: “We look forward to our continued successful partnership with Abu Dhabi Customs, which is aimed at ensuring a world-class customer experience anchored in robust regulatory frameworks across our entities.”
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About Abu Dhabi Ports
Established in 2006, Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, in addition to the Port of Fujairah, as well as the trade and logistics hub, Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), in which Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone attracts direct investments to over 100 km2 of free zone opportunities, the largest in the Middle East region.
Inaugurated on Dec 12, 2012 by President of the UAE, HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Khalifa Port is the flagship port of Abu Dhabi Ports and is considered to be the first semi-automated container port in the region. Abu Dhabi Ports also owns 50% of Abu Dhabi Terminals, which operates and manages Khalifa Port Container Terminal with a full suite of logistics solutions to benefit trade partners and shipping lines. In addition to the current capacity of 2.5 million TEUs, the recent deal Abu Dhabi Ports signed with COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, which is expected to commence operations by 2019, will raise the annual capacity to 6 million TEUs in both container terminals.
Abu Dhabi Ports’ subsidiaries include Abu Dhabi Marine Services “SAFEEN”, providing a comprehensive range of marine, navigational and ancillary quayside services as well as VTS Services and fleet maintenance in a safe, secure and efficient manner; Maqta Gateway, developer and operator of the first port community in the emirate; and Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal, the first permanent cruise terminal in the region. To meet the increasing demand of cruise liners and passengers, Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach was developed, offerings cruise ship passengers a new beach destination with unmatched tourism experiences. Additionally, Abu Dhabi Ports also manages the Maritime Training Centre at Musaffah Port.
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