ADPC transfers RORO traffic to Khalifa Port
Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is transferring all of its Roll-On and Roll-Off (RORO) cargo, such as cars and trucks, from Zayed Port to Khalifa Port, the company said in its press release.
The move comes as a result of Abu Dhabi’s growing vehicle import and export business and will be effective from 1 January 2015.
As the maritime gateway to Abu Dhabi and one of the most advanced ports in the world, Khalifa Port offers more facilities and an increasing number of direct links (currently 52) to destination ports around the globe.
The current RORO import and export activities serve Abu Dhabi and the UAE, but the extended space and capacity at Khalifa Port will attract more RORO transshipment for the wider Gulf region, facilitating a more competitive and therefore customer-friendly market.
While Zayed Port has many vehicle slots on its port site and can handle two RORO vessels at a time, Khalifa Port will have 15,000 slots and will be able to handle up to four vessels at a time. The new RORO hub at Khalifa Port will be designed to guarantee quick turnaround times and supply chain efficiency for shipping lines.
During the transitional period Zayed Port will continue to provide a storage area for the remaining vehicles.