AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) are joining forces to invest AED 84 million (around $22.9 million) in a major upgrade of EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port, a move aimed at boosting cargo efficiency and supporting larger bulk shipments.
The infrastructure project is designed to enhance the berth’s operational performance, enabling it to receive Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels. These ships can transport significantly more cargo than the Capesize vessels currently servicing the facility, increasing shipment volumes by an estimated 15% to 20%.
The expansion is expected to strengthen the port’s bulk-handling capabilities while improving logistics for one of the UAE’s leading aluminium producers.
Construction is scheduled to be completed by August 2028. Once the upgraded berth becomes operational, it is projected to handle nearly 8 million tonnes of bulk cargo each year, reinforcing Khalifa Port’s role as a key maritime gateway for industrial exports and imports.
