AD Ports Group experienced a 30 percent increase in vehicle volumes at Autoterminal Khalifa Port during the first half of 2024, having rapidly expanded yard capacity to meet the rising demand in automotive trade.
In response to shifting market needs, Autoterminal Khalifa Port has added 90,000 square meters of yard storage—comparable to over 12 soccer fields—to maintain business continuity for its clients and manage the influx of activity, WAM reported.
Strategic growth and adaptability
The remarkable flexibility and adaptability of Autoterminal Khalifa Port, which serves three of the world’s leading container shipping lines—MSC, COSCO, and CMA CGM—has played a crucial role in the swift expansion of AD Ports Group. Since 2021, the group has tripled its overall revenue through a combination of strategic acquisitions and organic business growth.
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Real-time response
Saif Al Mazrouei, chief executive officer, Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, noted that the significant rise in first-half Ro-Ro volumes at ATK reflects Khalifa Port’s adaptive scalability. This scalability is attributed to years of strategic investment in advanced infrastructure, which allows both Autoterminal Khalifa Port and Khalifa Port to respond to market demands in real time. He mentioned plans to continue utilizing this strategic advantage to spearhead trade and logistics development in the region.
Operational excellence in volume management
Xavier Vazquez, chief executive officer, Autoterminal Khalifa Port and Noatum Automotive & Ro-Ro, AD Ports Group, emphasized the terminal’s capacity to efficiently manage increased volumes. Additionally, he highlighted the importance of operational synergies with Autoterminal Barcelona in enhancing business flow for customers and improving supply chain throughput. He expressed that such operational excellence ensures minimal delays and maximum efficiency for customers. He also reiterated the company’s dedication to enhancing its operational capabilities to meet global standards and set new industry benchmarks, which guides its strategic growth and solidifies its status as a preferred partner for clients.
Commitment to customer service
Mauricio Bruno, managing director, Autoterminal Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group, expressed excitement about the substantial volume increase at the terminal. He attributed this growth to a commitment to customer service, ongoing operational and commercial improvements, and the collective efforts of the Autoterminal Khalifa Port team. Moreover, he acknowledged that this success is a result of their dedication to quality services and responsiveness to market changes.
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