Abu Dhabi Ports continues to offer specialised facilities in Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi Ports has signed a strategic agreement with Saudi Arabia based Arabian Chemical Terminals (ACT) that will see the development of the emirate’s first greenfield commercial bulk liquid storage terminal at its flagship, deep-water Khalifa Port.
Further diversifying Abu Dhabi Ports’ portfolio with enhanced capabilities in the handling of liquid bulk products and gases, the project will benefit existing customers and attract new customers in the region seeking liquid bulk storage.
The agreement for the bulk liquid terminal, which will be developed on a 50,000sqm land plot adjacent to a 16 metre deep-water quay access, with option for an additional 150,000qm of land, was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Group CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports and Rakan Alireza, Managing Director, Arabian Chemical Terminals and Deputy Managing Director, Reza Investment Company.
As per the agreement, the project is set to be completed in two phases with the first stage slated for commissioning in the second half of 2022 entailing the deployment of 44 storage tanks sized 1250 and 3000 tonnes each. The terminal’s second phase will commence following expansion of the surrounding area and will consist of a number of larger industrial storage tanks and spheres.
“Working closely with ACT, we are pleased to now offer a comprehensive suite of integrated logistics solutions that are powered by the most advanced technologies available in the market,” remarked Captain Al Shamisi.
“The new liquid terminal will not only prosper as a result of its strategic location, but will be further bolstered by Khalifa Port’s multi-modal connectivity with access to the sea and UAE’s extensive road and future GCC railway network,” commented Alireza.
