UAE

Shipping Arabia, September 24, 2026 – Abu Dhabi sovereign investor ADQ has satisfied the conditions attached to its cash offer for the remaining shares of AD Ports Group, advancing a transaction that would bring the global ports, maritime and logistics group under full ownership.

ADQ, a wholly owned subsidiary of L’IMAD Holding, already holds 75.42% of AD Ports Group. The offer targets all shares not currently held by ADQ at AED 6.25 per share.

The offer represented a 23% premium to AD Ports Group’s closing share price of AED 5.10 on August 14 and a 95% premium to the AED 3.20 price at which the company listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange in February 2022.

AD Ports Group’s Board of Directors recommended on August 26 that shareholders accept the offer following a fairness opinion from independent financial adviser HSBC Bank Middle East. The offer period had opened on August 18.

Under the transaction timetable, consideration is to be paid to participating shareholders within three business days after the offer becomes unconditional, with the acquired shares subsequently registered in ADQ’s name.

AD Ports Group has developed into an international integrated trade and logistics business spanning ports, economic cities and free zones, maritime and shipping, logistics and digital services, with operations across more than 50 countries. Its Ports Cluster oversees 38 ports and terminals globally.

The acquisition represents a significant ownership development for one of the Middle East’s fastest-expanding maritime and logistics groups, which has built an increasingly international portfolio across the Middle East, Africa, Europe and Asia.

Source: CNBC Arabia

Shipping Arabia, September 23, 2026 – DP World is set to develop new port terminals at Al Rugaylat and Dibba in Fujairah under an agreement with the Fujairah Ports Authority, expanding cargo-handling capacity along the UAE’s east coast.

The developments will add new capacity for containers, general cargo and roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) traffic while creating approximately 700 direct maritime jobs across the two projects.

At Al Rugaylat, the planned terminal will have an annual container-handling capacity of 2.5 million TEUs, alongside capacity for 1.7 million tonnes of general cargo and 190,000 car equivalent units (CEUs) of RoRo cargo annually.

The Dibba development will focus on general cargo, with planned capacity reaching 3.6 million tonnes per year.

The projects will expand the range and scale of port infrastructure available on the UAE’s east coast, complementing the country’s existing maritime and logistics network and providing additional gateways for international trade.

Fujairah’s location on the Gulf of Oman gives its east coast ports direct access to major shipping routes outside the Strait of Hormuz, making the emirate strategically important within the UAE’s wider maritime and logistics network.

DP World said the new terminals will strengthen the UAE’s global connectivity while providing additional infrastructure to support growing cargo flows.

Once developed, the two facilities will add substantial container, RoRo and general cargo capacity to Fujairah while broadening the UAE’s network of maritime trade gateways.

Source: DP World

Shipping Arabia, September 22, 2026 – CMA Terminals Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi has achieved three international ISO certifications covering quality management, environmental management, and occupational health and safety across its container terminal operations.

The terminal has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems, ISO 14001:2015 for Environmental Management Systems, and ISO 45001:2018 for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.

The certifications were issued by TÜV SÜD Middle East following an audit of CMA Terminals Khalifa L.L.C. and cover container terminal operations at Khalifa Port, including container shipment loading and offloading as well as goods loading and offloading services.

The three standards address key areas of terminal management and operations. ISO 9001 establishes requirements for quality management and consistent service delivery, while ISO 14001 provides a framework for managing environmental responsibilities. ISO 45001 focuses on occupational health and safety management and the control of workplace risks.

According to the certificates, the ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certifications are valid from September 10, 2026, until September 9, 2029. The ISO 14001 certification is valid from September 10, 2026, until April 14, 2029. The certifications are subject to successful completion of annual surveillance audits.

CMA Terminals Khalifa Port said the achievement reflects its commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, employee health and safety, and continuous improvement across its operations.

The milestone further strengthens the management framework supporting the terminal’s container handling operations at Khalifa Port and its focus on internationally recognised operational standards.

Source: CMA Terminals Khalifa Port

Shipping Arabia, September 19, 2026 – UAE-based port and logistics operator Gulftainer has expanded into Thailand through a strategic investment in Suksawat Terminal, marking the group’s entry into the Southeast Asian market.

Located on the Chao Phraya River south of Bangkok, Suksawat Terminal handles import and export cargo serving the Greater Bangkok area and provides connectivity with Laem Chabang, Thailand’s principal deep-sea port.

Gulftainer said the investment will support improvements in the terminal’s capacity, productivity and service offering, with the aim of strengthening logistics links between Thailand’s industrial centres and international markets.

The expansion represents a further step in the Sharjah-headquartered group’s international growth strategy and extends its operations into one of Southeast Asia’s major manufacturing and trading economies.

Gulftainer plans to leverage capabilities across its GT Ports, GT Logistics, GT Parks and GT Lines businesses as it develops an integrated trade and logistics platform in Thailand, connecting port operations with logistics, industrial infrastructure and maritime services.

The company said the investment is intended to improve supply chain efficiency and create additional opportunities for customers in Thailand and across the wider ASEAN region.

The move adds Southeast Asia to Gulftainer’s international footprint as the UAE-headquartered company continues to expand beyond its home market through investments in port, terminal and logistics infrastructure.

Source: Gulftainer