Bremen, Germany – 18 May 2022: Striving to transform Abu Dhabi into a leading hub for the development and distribution of pulp and paper products across the Middle East, AD Ports Group has signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Alexander Global Logistics GmbH.

As per the agreement, the two parties will work closely to form and launch a transshipment hub dedicated to handling pulp and paper products, which will operate from Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group’s flagship port and a vital link connecting East and West trade.

Photo Credit: Alexander Global Logistics

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of Ports Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “Today’s announcement marks a key milestone in Khalifa Port’s ongoing development to support the UAE’s industrialisation efforts, and is also the first step in what we see as Abu Dhabi’s transformation into a regional leader for pulp and paper products.

“Leveraging our long-standing expertise as the emirate’s leading facilitator of trade, logistics, and industry, as well as Abu Dhabi’s central location linking global trade and its multi-modal connectivity solutions over air, sea, land, and future rail, our new joint venture with Alexander Global Logistics GmbH will meet the evolving needs of this fast-growing industry.

“The hub aims to address the changing needs of the global supply chain, both for pulp and paper producers and customers. In the first stage, expected to be completed by Q3 2022, a total of 20,000 sqm of quayside warehousing will be established in Khalifa Port. From there, all kinds of forestry products will be distributed into the Gulf region and beyond.”

Carsten Hellmers, CEO of Alexander Global Logistics GmbH, said: “We are very excited about this project, as we have the strongest belief that the combination of expertise and knowledge of the industry brought into this Strategic Partnership Agreement by Alexander Global Logistics plus the unique location, abilities and resources provided by AD Ports Group will soon allow the Pulp and Paper industry to have a world-class terminal to serve customers in the Abu Dhabi hinterland and reach other destinations taking full advantage of the hub.”

“This project also signifies another important step in Alexander Global Logistics GmbH strategy to find and develop new and innovative alternatives to serve its customers with quality-oriented responses for their logistic needs, specially in times when the world is confronting unprecedented logistics challenges.”

About AD Ports Group: 

Established in 2006, AD Ports Group today serves as the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, industry, and trade, as well as a bridge linking Abu Dhabi to the world. Listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX: ADPORTS), AD Ports Group’s vertically integrated business approach has proven instrumental in driving the emirate’s economic development over the past decade.

Operating several clusters covering Ports, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Maritime, Logistics, and Digital, AD Ports Group’s portfolio comprises 10 ports and terminals, and more than 550 square kilometres of economic zones within KIZAD and ZonesCorp, the largest integrated trade, logistics, and industrial business grouping in the Middle East.

AD Ports Group is rated A+ by S&P and A+’ Affirmed – Outlook Stable by Fitch.

For more information, please visit: adportsgroup.com

Follow AD Ports Group on:

LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/company/adportsgroup

Instagram:          https://instagram.com/adportsgroup

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/adportsgroup

Twitter:               https://twitter.com/adportsgroup

YouTube:             https://www.youtube.com/c/adportsgroup

For more information, please contact:

Abdelrahman Al Echla

External Communications Manager – AD Ports Group

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
+971 55 900 1902

or

AD Ports Group Media Office

email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

About Alexander Global Logistics GmbH: 

Established in 2006, Alexander Global Logistics GmbH (AGL) is an independent logistic service provider headquartered in Bremen, and has built a reputation for superior service, effective technologies and its global network. Its team of highly qualified staff members delivers reliable performance and efficiency in the best Hanseatic business tradition.

AGL services cover a wide range of logistics needs, from Pulp and Paper Supply Chain to Project Logistics, whether it involves Sea Freight or Air Freight, and is also available for conducting Surveys and Consulting as well as developing tailor-made IT solutions.

True to its vision of being Locally Based and Globally Connected, AGL has today offices in North & South America and China and has been a pioneer in developing networking alliances such as Project Logistics Alliance and New Silk Road Network thus linking specialized logistics partners all over the world.

For more information, please visit: www.alexander-logistics.com

Follow Alexander Global Logistics on:

LinkedIn:             https://www.linkedin.com/company/alexander-global-logistics-gmbh

Instagram:          https://www.instagram.com/alexander.global.logistics

Facebook:           https://www.facebook.com/alexanderglobal

YouTube:            https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClSwGFc3o6POYFZ8sosxLeA

Or please contact:

Alexander Hellmers

Vice President – Alexander Global Logistics

This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

On behalf of the PLA members, our congratulations go out to our founding member Alexander Global Logistics and our exclusive port partner in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi Ports on this joint venture and we look forward to further developments on this partnership!

Related links

Website AD Ports Group
Website Alexander Global Logistics