Abu Dhabi Ports Group has entered into an initial strategic agreement with the Ningbo Zhoushan Port Investment and Operation Group, a major port operator in China.
This partnership aims to create an integrated logistics framework for the automotive sector, as both parties seek to connect leading Chinese manufacturers with markets in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa through comprehensive terminal operations and tailored services for shipping fleets.
The agreement was signed by Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, and Tao Qingba, Chairman of the Ningbo Zhoushan Port Investment and Operation Group.
The signing took place during a ceremony to celebrate the inaugural voyage of the LNG-powered vessel “UGR Zakhir,” which is managed by “United Global Roll-On Roll-Off,” a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Ports Group and the Turkish company “Ercport.”
Under this agreement, the two parties will utilize the capabilities of Ningbo Zhoushan Port for automotive supply and the distribution services offered by “United Global Roll-On Roll-Off” to address the growing demand for car exports from China. They will also develop plans for cooperative terminal operations specifically for handling rolling cargo and vehicles at both Ningbo Zhoushan Port and Abu Dhabi Ports Group.
Additionally, the agreement includes enhancing potential collaborations, such as accommodating larger vessels, increasing capacity, and reducing vehicle handling times.