AD Ports Group launches Iraq-UAE logistics service via Khalifa Port

AD Ports Group launches Iraq-UAE logistics service via Khalifa Port

AD Ports Group has launched an integrated logistics service linking Khalifa Port in the UAE with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq, expanding regional trade connectivity across the Middle East.

The new service includes a weekly direct shipping connection for container and Ro-Ro cargo between the two ports. It is designed to support growing cargo volumes while improving trade flows between Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, the UAE, the wider GCC, Türkiye and Europe.

Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said the new service strengthens regional connectivity by providing diversified trade corridors and integrated logistics solutions that improve supply chain efficiency and market access.

To support the service, AD Ports Group has established logistics capabilities at both Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port, enabling efficient cargo storage, handling and transportation. The company said the investment will improve operational performance and enhance long-term supply chain resilience across the region.