Abu Dhabi’s trade, transport and logistics solutions expert AD Ports Group has signed a 50-year land lease agreement with Emirates Food Industries, a member of the National Holding Group.
According to AD Ports Group, this strategic collaboration will initially see the development of silos at Khalifa Port’s South Quay, further enhancing the port’s capabilities, reinforcing its position as a premier logistics and trade hub in the region, and strengthening the country’s food security by increasing storage capacity for strategic food commodities.
Later stages of the project also anticipate the related launch of an advanced grain processing plant, ultimately seeing a fully integrated industrial complex featuring cutting-edge facilities for processing and storing various types of grains, valued at AED 2 billion.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of Ports Cluster-AD Ports Group, said: “This 50-year agreement with Emirates Food Industries Group marks a significant step in our ongoing commitment to support the UAE’s food security ambitions.”
“By providing access to our advanced infrastructure and integrated logistics solutions, we are creating a robust platform that will enhance the efficiency and resilience of the nation’s food supply chain,” he added.
As it is reported, the initiative aims to establish a modern and sustainable complex with advanced capabilities for grain storage and processing supported by the latest industrial and operational technologies.
The 100,000 m2 facility is planned to have a storage capacity of approximately 150,000 metric tons.
The leased plot is strategically located within Khalifa Port, to provide direct access to deep-water berths which can accommodate full load panamax.
