CMA CGM Group and AD Ports Group have simultaneously officially announced that they will jointly expand CMA Terminals Khalifa Port.
Specifically, CMA Terminals Khalifa Port—in which CMA CGM holds a 70% equity stake, and AD Ports Group holds the remaining 30%—has experienced rapid business growth since it commenced operations in December 2024. The two parties will jointly invest 420 million dirhams (USD 115 million) in the expansion, which will increase the terminal’s throughput by nearly 100 TEU.
The expansion project, scheduled for completion in early 2028, will increase the terminal’s throughput capacity by nearly 50%, from 1.8 million TEU to 2.7 million TEU. This move will raise Khalifa Port’s total throughput capacity to 10.5 million TEU, an increase of approximately 9%.
The expansion work will add 400 meters to the existing 800-meter quay line and increase the yard space by over 40%, expanding it from 46 hectares to 67 hectares. The expansion project will also include upgraded utilities and systems, such as advanced reefer container storage, further strengthening the terminal’s operational efficiency and service capabilities.
Christine Cabau, Executive Vice President of Operations and Assets at CMA CGM, stated, “The attractiveness and growth of this new terminal in 2025 have been truly remarkable. After 10 months of operation, the terminal has already reached full capacity, prompting the partners to decide to advance the second phase of development to meet demand.”
Saif Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, said, “We are pleased to sign this agreement with our strategic partner CMA CGM to expand the Khalifa Port Container Terminal. This highlights the port’s development momentum and Abu Dhabi’s efforts to strengthen its position in global trade.”
