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Arabian Business
6 days ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group establishes its first international office in China
Giving further wings to its ambitious global expansion plans, Abu Dhabi-based AD Ports Group has officially launched its first international office in the Beijing-Tianjin area of China. The office, which adds to the Group's network of more than 140 offices worldwide, is located at the heart of China's policymaking and planning and will help coordinate the AD Port Group's commercial and investment activities across the country and the broader Asia region. AD Ports Group strengthens China presence A presence in China's capital will enable closer engagement with key government stakeholders, strategic partners, clients and investors, and help AD Ports Group align with the nation's development priorities and respond swiftly to emerging trade and logistics opportunities. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO, AD Ports Group, commented: 'As the world's largest exporter and driver of supply chain development, China is actively reshaping international trade. AD Ports Group shares China's vision for greater cross-border integration. 'Through our newly established Beijing office, we will work closely with our Chinese partners to support the expansion of key local, regional and international trade corridors and deliver cutting-edge shipping, infrastructure, and logistics solutions. 'We look forward to furthering our mutual investment flows and unlocking lasting value for our customers, investors and communities, creating a more connected, resilient and prosperous future for all.' The office will also play a key role in advancing the Group's presence domestically and along China's Belt and Road network, which includes maritime routes linking Asia, Africa, and Europe, and multimodal overland corridors connecting markets across several key markets. Noatum Logistics, the logistics arm for the Group, will also operate its new commercial branch for the Beijing-Tianjin region from the same office. As part of its China growth strategy, AD Ports Group will be expanding Noatum Logistics in-country capacities to offer a full suite of end-to-end logistics solutions tailored specifically to the needs of China's own rapidly expanding domestic market. The country's GDP is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.5 per cent through 2030. With its logistics market projected to rise at a 4.6 per cent CAGR through 2030, the Group aims to become a major logistics player serving China's key industry sectors across their supply chain. The new office was officially opened by Samir Chaturvedi, Chief International Business Officer, AD Ports Group and CEO of Noatum Logistics; Abdulaziz Zayed Al-Shamsi, Regional CEO, AD Ports Group, and Ellie Hioe, General Manager of Noatum Logistics – Greater China. The launch builds on the Group's long-standing partnerships with Chinese businesses. Specifically, the Group and Jiangsu Overseas Cooperation Investment operate one of the most successful economic zones in Abu Dhabi, while COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP) operates a major container terminal via a joint venture at Khalifa Port. A growing number of Chinese companies have invested in manufacturing and trading entities within KEZAD, the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE.
The National
24-07-2025
- Business
- The National
AD Ports sets up China office to serve emerging trade corridors
AD Ports Group, the operator of industrial cities and free zones in Abu Dhabi, has launched its first office in China, as it aims to strengthen commercial and investment activities globally. The new office in Beijing will help advance AD Ports' presence within China as well as the Belt and Road network, which spans maritime routes linking Asia, Africa and Europe as well as multimodal overland corridors between China, Central Asia, the Middle East and Europe, AD Ports said in a statement on Thursday. The new office will also help connect potential clients and investors into the group's integrated global trade and logistics ecosystem, while co-ordinating investments, fostering new business ventures, and facilitating capital inflows from Chinese investors into the UAE. 'As the world's largest exporter and driver of supply chain development, China is actively reshaping international trade. Through our newly established Beijing office, we will work closely with our Chinese partners to support the expansion of key local, regional and international trade corridors and deliver cutting-edge shipping, infrastructure and logistics solutions,' said Capt Mohamed Al Shamsi, managing director and group chief executive of AD Ports Group. The move comes as AD Ports looks to expand its global footprint and strengthen partnerships with businesses across within the UAE well as China, and in markets beyond the world's second-largest economy. The Abu Dhabi-based group and China's Jiangsu Overseas Co-operation Investment operate economic zones in Abu Dhabi, while Cosco Shipping Ports operates a major container terminal via a joint venture at Khalifa Port. A number of Chinese companies have also invested in manufacturing and trading entities within Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi Group (Kezad), the largest operator of integrated economic zones in the UAE. As of 2024, China was the UAE's largest trading partner, with more than $100 billion in total bilateral trade spanning sectors including crude oil, petrochemicals and artificial intelligence. AD Ports, which has a network of more than 140 offices worldwide, completed several new deals last year including acquiring 100 per cent of APM Terminals Castellon in Spain, as well as buying a 60 per cent stake in Dubai Technologies, a trade and transportation solutions developer based in Dubai. The group also acquired a 60 per cent stake in Tbilisi Dry Port, a key logistics terminal in Georgia, and secured 81 per cent ownership in the joint venture that signed a 20-year concession to operate and upgrade the existing Luanda Multipurpose Port Terminal in Angola. Established in 2006, AD Ports' portfolio includes 33 terminals, with a presence in more than 50 countries, and economic zones spanning more than 550 square kilometres. As part of its China growth strategy, AD Ports will also be expanding in-country capacities of Noatum Logistics, the group's logistics arm, to offer logistics solutions tailored specifically to the needs of China's domestic market. Noatum Logistics will also operate its new commercial branch for the Beijing-Tianjin region, a vital domestic market with a combined population of more than 110 million, according to AD Ports.
