Sign haulage services agreement for transportation of aggregates
Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail, the developer, and operator of the UAE National Rail Network, has signed a Haulage Services Agreement with Trojan General Contracting, a leading construction company in the UAE, specialising in delivering large-scale infrastructure, civil engineering, and building projects across various sectors, to provide comprehensive transportation and logistics services for their aggregates.
Through this partnership, Etihad Rail Freight will provide first and last-mile services to transport aggregates from Trojan’s quarries in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Fujairah via its Al Ghail Dry Port rail terminal in RAK to the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) and Dubai Industrial City (DIC).
Streamlined process
The streamlined transportation process will ensure the seamless movement of goods between these key locations. Furthermore, Etihad Rail Freight will also offer secure storage services for Trojan General Contracting’s products at its Al Ghail Dry Port terminal in RAK, as well as at its terminals in ICAD and DIC.
“By leveraging our National Rail Network and connecting key industrial hubs, we are reducing the reliance on road transport, removing trucks from the roads, and helping in minimising the environmental footprint,” stated Gunther J. Ferk, CEO, Etihad Rail Freight.
“Now, we are able to streamline our logistics operations, ensuring more effective use of time, resources, and assets,” remarked Mohamed Mahmoud, CEO, Trojan General Contracting.
Since launching operations, Etihad Rail Freight has become an integral part of the UAE’s logistics sector, attracting a growing customer base that recognises the power and viability of rail transportation.
