‘Autoterminal Khalifa Port’ records 30% surge in vehicle volumes in H1 2024

emirates7 - AD Ports Group reported a 30% rise in vehicle volumes at Autoterminal Khalifa Port during the first half of 2024, driven by an increase in automotive trade. To accommodate this growth, the terminal quickly expanded its yard storage capacity by an additional 90,000 square meters—equivalent to more than 12 soccer fields—ensuring uninterrupted service for its clients and handling the surge in business.

Autoterminal Khalifa Port, which hosts three of the world’s top five container shipping lines—MSC, COSCO, and CMA CGM—has played a key role in AD Ports Group’s expansion. Since 2021, the group has tripled its revenue through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, noted that the record increase in Ro-Ro volumes at the terminal highlights Khalifa Port’s scalability. He attributed this success to years of investment in advanced infrastructure, which enables the port to respond to market demand in real-time. He emphasized the group's commitment to leveraging this strategic advantage to further drive trade and logistics development in the region.

Xavier Vazquez, CEO of Autoterminal Khalifa Port and Noatum Automotive & Ro-Ro at AD Ports Group, praised the terminal's ability to efficiently handle the volume increase. He highlighted the synergies with Autoterminal Barcelona, which have facilitated smooth business operations and enhanced supply chain efficiency for customers. Vazquez reaffirmed the terminal's commitment to continuously improving operations and setting new industry standards.

Mauricio Bruno, Managing Director of Autoterminal Khalifa Port, expressed his excitement over the significant volume growth, attributing it to the terminal’s customer-centric approach and years of operational improvements. He credited the success to the dedication and hard work of the Autoterminal Khalifa Port team, whose efforts have been instrumental in achieving these results.