AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium Expand ‎Long-Term Partnership Through New AED 84 Million ‎Infrastructure Development at Khalifa Port in Port News 29/06/2026 AD Ports Group, a leading global ‎enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, and Emirates Global ‎Aluminium (EGA), the largest premium aluminium producer in the world, have signed an ‎agreement to enhance EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port.‎ As part of their longstanding strategic partnership, AD Ports Group and EGA will jointly ‎invest AED 84 million in a multi-phase berth enhancement programme to upgrade EGA’s ‎dedicated port infrastructure and accommodate Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, which ‎can transport 15–20% more cargo than the Capesize vessels currently calling at ‎EGA’s berth. The enhancements will further improve berth productivity, operational ‎efficiency, and overall cargo-handling performance.‎ Upon completion of the planned works by August 2028, the upgraded berth is expected ‎to support the handling of approximately 8 million tonnes of bulk cargo annually. The ‎project will also enhance operational flexibility by enabling the installation of additional ‎unloader facilities. ‎ In addition, the enhancement programme includes upgrades to the existing capping ‎beam, the installation of new bollards and fenders, the extension of crane beams and ‎foundations, the provision of additional utility connections, and dredging works. ‎Collectively, these enhancements will facilitate the safe and efficient accommodation of ‎larger vessel classes while supporting the anticipated increase in future bulk-handling ‎volumes.‎ Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer – Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: ‎‎“This agreement underscores our commitment to investing in world-class port ‎infrastructure that supports the continued growth of the UAE’s industrial and trade ‎sectors. It also reinforces our strategic partnership with Emirates Global Aluminium, a ‎global leader in premium a