Khalifa Port

Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi is a semi-automated deep-water port operated by Abu Dhabi Ports, serving as the emirate's primary container and industrial port.

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What is Khalifa Port?

Khalifa Port is the primary container and industrial port serving Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirate markets. Operated by Abu Dhabi Ports (AD Ports Group), Khalifa Port is a modern, deep-water, semi-automated facility opened in 2012 to replace Port Zayed as Abu Dhabi's main commercial port.

Khalifa Port Facts

Operator: AD Ports Group (CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal for container operations)
Depth: 17 meters alongside
Annual capacity: 5 million TEU (container)
Location: 35 km east of Abu Dhabi city
KIZAD: Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi adjacent to port

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