Autoterminal Khalifa Port’s ro-ro vehicle volumes rise 30%

AD Ports Group has reported a significant 30 per cent increase in vehicle volumes at Autoterminal Khalifa Port during the first half of 2024.

This surge in automotive trade prompted the rapid expansion of yard storage capacity by 90,000 square metres, equivalent to more than 12 soccer fields, to accommodate rising demand.

The swift capacity increase reflects the port’s operational flexibility. Autoterminal Khalifa Port is strategically positioned, hosting three of the world’s top five container shipping lines — MSC, COSCO, and CMA CGM — contributing to the overall growth of AD Ports Group, which has tripled its revenue since 2021 through a mix of strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

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Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, highlighted the importance of this growth, stating, “The record increase in ro-ro volumes at Khalifa Port exemplifies our adaptive scalability, a result of years of forward-looking investment in cutting-edge infrastructure. We aim to leverage this advantage to drive trade and logistics development in the region.”

Xavier Vazquez, CEO of Autoterminal Khalifa Port and Noatum Automotive & Ro-Ro, emphasised the terminal’s operational capabilities, noting, “Our ability to manage increased volumes efficiently, coupled with synergies with Autoterminal Barcelona, has been crucial in facilitating business flow and boosting supply chain throughput.”

Mauricio Bruno, managing director of Autoterminal Khalifa Port, expressed enthusiasm about the volume growth, attributing it to the terminal’s customer-focused approach and years of operational enhancements.

“This growth is a testament to our commitment to quality services and our swift response to market changes,” he said.