By: Economy Middle east

AD Ports Group has used its diversified logistics capabilities to strengthen local and regional supply chains across the Gulf, helping ensure continued resilience.

Since the start of the recent regional developments at the end of February, the group has continued operating normally, meeting the needs of its global clients by creating alternative routes and rerouting cargo across land, rail, sea and air to reduce supply chain disruptions affecting Arabian Gulf ports, given traffic conditions through the Strait of Hormuz.

To date, AD Ports Group has handled more than 54,000 TEUs at Fujairah Terminals and Khor Fakkan Port, and has transported over 22,000 containers through its land logistics services, along with 18,000 TEUs across its maritime network. This was supported by a dedicated fleet of 24 vessels operating eight feeder services. In addition, the group has moved more than 8,000 tonnes of cargo through its air logistics services, backed by more than 100 chartered flights.

UAE logistics redeploys swiftly

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said: “Our long-term investments in a diversified and comprehensive network of logistics and trade infrastructure have enabled one of the UAE’s largest-ever logistics redeployments to be executed with speed, agility and efficiency.”

He further remarked: “Under the guidance of our wise leadership in the UAE, AD Ports Group will continue to guarantee the flow of goods across local and regional markets, particularly essential commodities such as food, medicines, strategic reserves, and other critical inputs.”

Al Shamisi added: “Our commitment towards serving our partners and customers remains firm, while safeguarding the safety of our workforce and strengthening the resilience of local and regional supply chains.”

Logistics bridges beat disruptions

Feeder services operated by SAFEEN Feeders and Global Feeder Shipping (GFS) have been rerouted through Fujairah Terminals and Khor Fakkan Port, both on the Gulf of Oman, creating alternative gateways to the UAE and the wider GCC region.

The group has also launched new container feeder shipping services linking ports in India, Pakistan and Oman, as well as Red Sea ports and ports across the Upper Gulf region.

By drawing on its logistics assets and wide strategic and commercial networks, the group has established an air bridge using three chartered aircraft to move essential goods, with plans to expand capacity further.

It has also built a land bridge to transport cargo from Fujairah and Khor Fakkan through bonded customs corridors in the UAE to Khalifa Port, Jebel Ali Port and Sharjah, using 800 trucks and four new daily rail trips by Etihad Rail. These efforts are supported by the group’s expanded warehousing and storage capacity for essential goods, which now exceeds 76,000 sqm, with plans to more than double it to 188,000 sqm.

Using its award-winning digital trade infrastructure, the group has launched new freight management platforms that provide visibility and resilience, enabling more efficient trade-flow management. By unifying and processing data across its global operations, these platforms have allowed the group to use real-time trade lane intelligence to strengthen supply chain integrity, while also repurposing empty import containers for export along alternative high-volume corridors, improving resilience and reducing time and cost for customers.

Working closely with UAE authorities and industry partners, AD Ports Group continues to protect its workforce, partners and stakeholders while ensuring uninterrupted customer services.