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Cosco Shipping Ports Abu Dhabi terminal surpasses 5 million teu mark

Chinese operated CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal opened in December 2018 has seen new services this year boosting volumes.

Marcus Hand, Editor

July 15, 2024

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Photo: Cosco Shipping

The terminal at Khalifa Port offers over 20 international services connecting to 60 ports and the six additional routes this year have increased volumes 35%. The new services have helped to push the terminal past the milestone of handling 5 million teu since it opened in December 2018.

Last year the terminal implemented first autonomous truck system in the Middle East with six such vehicles for loading and unloading.

“Looking ahead, Cosco Shipping Ports is committed to enhancing the Middle East hub port, developing intelligent port solutions, upgrading automation, and promoting green, low-carbon operations,” China Cosco Shipping said in a statement.

 

 

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Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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