AD Ports, EGA sign Khalifa Port development deal, dredging included

AD Ports Group and Emirates Global ‎Aluminium (EGA) have signed an ‎agreement to enhance EGA’s dedicated berth at Khalifa Port.‎

Under the agreement, AD Ports Group and EGA will jointly ‎invest AED 84 million ($22.8 million) in a multi-phase berth enhancement program to upgrade EGA’s ‎dedicated port infrastructure and accommodate Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, which ‎can transport 15–20% more cargo than the Capesize vessels currently calling at ‎EGA’s berth.

“Upon completion of the planned works by August 2028, the upgraded berth is expected ‎to support the handling of approximately 8 million tons of bulk cargo annually. The ‎project will also enhance operational flexibility by enabling the installation of additional ‎unloader facilities,” AD Ports said.

In addition, the enhancement program includes:

• dredging works,

• upgrades to the existing capping ‎beam,

• the installation of new bollards and fenders,

• the extension of crane beams and ‎foundations, and

• the provision of additional utility connections.