Shippingtelegraph: AD Ports Group confirms business continuity amid regional tensions

Abu Dhabi’s ports, logistics, and trade group AD Ports Group reassures stakeholders about business continuity as regional developments evolve.

In a recent announcement, AD Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its clusters continue as normal in light of current regional developments.

As a precautionary measure, the group says it has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with the concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers.

According to AD Ports Group, all UAE ports and terminals managed and operated by the group’s ports cluster, in addition to related services, remain fully operational.

The group noted that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has declined and a corresponding reduction in vessel calls at Khalifa Port is anticipated. However, according to the company, services at Khalifa Port will remain fully operational and uninterrupted.

At the same time, the group expects increased volumes across its diversified global maritime network as a result of shifting trading routes due to the evolving regional developments.

Within the group’s maritime and shipping cluster, the vast majority of its fleet of 122 vessels, including container, bulk, ro-ro and multipurpose vessels, operate outside the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels currently within the Strait continue to operate intra-Gulf services.

Overall, the group expects the impact on the maritime and shipping cluster to be limited. It also said the group’s economic cities & free zones and logistics clusters are likewise expected to experience limited impact.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, managing director and group chief executive officer of AD Ports Group, said: “Global trade has historically demonstrated resilience during periods of geopolitical tension. Through disciplined execution, operational excellence and proactive risk management, AD Ports Group remains well positioned to support supply chain stability and uphold its commitments to customers across its global network, in line with vision with our wise leadership.”

Currently, the group continues to closely monitor the geopolitical developments and assess any potential implications for maritime routes, supply chains, and global trade flows.

The group said it will provide further market updates as the situation evolves.