Fujairah Ports concludes 3 strategic agreements to enhance logistical integration and expand regional trade

Fujairah Ports, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, has concluded three strategic agreements to lease lands extending over a total area of ​​130,000 square metres, in a vital partnership with Fujairah International Airport, the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, and Al Dhahira Agricultural Trading Company.

This pivotal step aims to utilize the leased lands to enhance the operational, logistical and industrial capabilities of Fujairah Ports, and open new commercial horizons across regional and global markets, as well as enabling the maximum benefit from the port infrastructure and surrounding areas.

These agreements embody a joint commitment to support economic diversification efforts and raise the level of services across supply chains, thus consolidating the role of the Emirate of Fujairah as a major gateway for trade, and supporting the position of the United Arab Emirates as a leading global center in the fields of logistics and maritime services and sustainable industrial growth.

Director General of the Fujairah Free Zone Authority, Sharif Habib Al-Awadhi, confirmed that this partnership represents a qualitative step that supports the authority’s vision aimed at providing an integrated business environment that stimulates innovation and sustainable growth, pointing to the continued work on developing the investment system to enhance competitiveness and build a flexible and sustainable economy, in line with the general trend towards enhancing cooperation across various vital sectors.

Fujairah Ports CEO, Captain Mohammed Al Yahyai, ​​explained that the signing of these strategic agreements with partners such as Fujairah Airport, the Free Zone, and Al Dhahirah Company reflects the firm commitment to strengthening Fujairah’s position as a global and regional trade gateway. He stressed continuing to work to expand the scope of partnerships in the sectors of infrastructure, logistics, and vital industries, with the aim of improving the efficiency and flexibility of supply chains and diversifying the trade system in the emirate.

CEO of Al Dahra Agricultural Trade Company, Arnoud van den Berg, stated the company’s commitment to building strategic partnerships that achieve sustainable value and improve the continuity and efficiency of supply chains. He explained that the agreement embodies the long-term vision aimed at supporting national priorities, relying on accumulated experience to provide innovative and effective solutions in local and global markets.

Since its establishment in 2017, Fujairah Ports has formed a strategic maritime center and a major gateway to trade on the eastern coast of the UAE, as it plays a pivotal role in linking trade routes with the Indian subcontinent, Africa, and global markets. The ports provide a multi-purpose facility for handling containers, general cargo, tourist trips, and loading and unloading services, supported by a berth extending up to 1,000 meters in length and up to 15 meters in depth, allowing it to have a high capacity to receive Large ships.

Fujairah Ports, as part of the integrated Abu Dhabi Ports Group system, plays a vital role in providing comprehensive solutions for supply chains from source to destination, by linking ports to free and industrial zones, and digital and logistical service platforms. This comprehensive system contributes to enhancing the flow of trade movement across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, India, the Red Sea, and East Africa, which enhances and consolidates the UAE’s prestigious global position in the trade and services sector. Logistics.