Abu Dhabi Terminals

Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), established in 2006, is the premier operator of container terminal services in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and manages Khalifa Port Container Terminal (KPCT), the region’s first semi-automated container terminal. ADT took over operations from the former Zayed Port, successfully transitioning all container traffic to Khalifa Port, which has dramatically increased container handling capacity and expanded Abu Dhabi’s global shipping connections to over 60 direct international destinations. The state-of-the-art terminal features some of the world’s largest ship-to-shore cranes and cutting-edge automation to boost efficiency and customer experience.

Khalifa Port, officially inaugurated in December 2012 by the late Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, serves as a strategic deepwater hub linking Abu Dhabi to critical sea trade routes spanning Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. With an initial Phase 1 capacity of 2.5 million TEUs, the port is planned to expand to accommodate 15 million TEUs annually, making it a critical node in international trade and Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy. ADT’s operations at Khalifa Port are bolstered by advanced warehousing, logistics services, and integration with multimodal transport, including future connection to the Etihad Rail network.

Beyond container handling, Abu Dhabi Terminals is committed to environmental sustainability, innovation, and workforce diversity, with substantial investments in technology such as autonomous port truck systems. Its long-term concessions and partnerships, including the CMA Terminals joint venture, highlight ADT’s role in elevating Abu Dhabi’s position as a global maritime and logistics hub. Through continuous capacity expansion and customer-tailored services, Abu Dhabi Terminals reinforces its vision to be the preferred container terminal operator delivering exceptional logistics solutions across the region.