Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments. As a precautionary measure, the Group has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers.
According to Emirates News Agency, all UAE ports and terminals managed and operated by the Group's Ports Cluster, in addition to related services, remain fully operational. As traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined, a corresponding reduction in vessel calls at Khalifa Port is anticipated. However, services at Khalifa Port will remain fully operational and uninterrupted.
The Group expects increased volumes across its diversified global maritime network as a result of shifting trading routes due to the evolving regional developments. Across the Group's Maritime and Shipping Cluster, the majority of its 122 shipping vessels, including container, bulk, Ro-Ro, and multipurpose vessels, are operating outside the Strait of Hormuz. Those currently within the Strait continue to operate intra-Gulf services.
Overall, the impact on the Maritime and Shipping Cluster is expected to be limited. The Group's Economic Cities and Free Zones and Logistics Clusters are likewise expected to experience limited impact. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, remarked on the resilience of global trade during geopolitical tension, emphasizing the group's commitment to supporting supply chain stability.
As a diversified global trade enabler with an integrated international portfolio, AD Ports Group continues to closely monitor geopolitical developments and assess any potential implications for maritime routes, supply chains, and global trade flows.