AD Ports Group has introduced a new direct shipping service dedicated to Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) operations between Khalifa Port in the UAE and Shuwaikh Port in Kuwait, aimed at enhancing commercial connectivity and facilitating trade with Kuwait. The move comes as bilateral trade between the two GCC countries grows, with non-oil trade exchange estimated at Dhs43.5bn in 2022, compared to Dhs38.5bn in 2021, a growth of 13 per cent. The new shipping service is part of AD Ports Group’s effort to improve trade connectivity and facilitation in the region, building on its comprehensive business agreements and strategic partnerships with neighbouring countries.
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, acting CEO of the Maritime Cluster and Safeen Group at AD Ports Group, stated that the launch of the new shipping service through Khalifa Port would meet customers’ needs and facilitate access to target markets with competitive rates and reduced time.