Last mentioned: Jun 28, 2026
Service Launch
AD Ports Group announces and activates integrated logistics services with a direct weekly shipping service between Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port.
AD Ports Group has begun a direct weekly shipping service linking Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi to Iraq’s main Umm Qasr Port, addressing growing container and Ro-Ro cargo demand. The integrated logistics package includes storage and handling at both ends, potentially shaving days off transit times and offering supply chain managers a reliable new routing option for Levant-to-GCC trade.
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