Khalifa Port
A deep-water trade and logistics hub between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
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Khalifa Port key facts
18.5 m
Published deep-water draft
3
Container terminals
8
South Quay berths
15
Khalifa Port Logistics berths
70+
Direct global destinations
Abu Dhabi's container and multipurpose gateway
Khalifa Port handles containers, Ro-Ro, general cargo, breakbulk, dry bulk, liquid and gas cargo. Its terminals connect directly with Abu Dhabi's industrial and logistics network.
The port combines three container terminals with Autoterminal Khalifa Port, South Quay and Khalifa Port Logistics. SAFEEN provides marine services, and SAFEEN Drydocks operates a shipbuilding and repair facility inside the port.
Deep-water container, automotive, multipurpose and industrial cargo hub.
Sea, highway, rail-linked inland facilities and nearby KEZAD industrial zones.
Ship agency, pilotage, towage, bunkering and ship-repair services.
Compare Khalifa Port terminals
Use the cargo role and published facility details to identify the likely terminal for the call.
| Terminal | Primary role | Berths / quay | Published draft | Operator or partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi Terminals | Containers and MSC hub operations | Not publicly available | Up to 18.5 m at container terminals | Abu Dhabi Terminals |
| CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal | Containers and international liner services | Not publicly available | Up to 18.5 m at container terminals | COSCO SHIPPING Ports / AD Ports Group |
| CMA Terminals Khalifa Port | Containers and CMA CGM regional services | Inaugurated December 2024 | Up to 18.5 m at container terminals | CMA CGM Group / AD Ports Group |
| Autoterminal Khalifa Port | Ro-Ro vehicles and automotive distribution | Dedicated automotive terminal | Confirm for assigned berth | Autoterminal Barcelona / AD Ports Group |
| South Quay | General, breakbulk, project and dry bulk cargo | 8 berths / 3 km quay | 18.5 m | Khalifa Port |
| Khalifa Port Logistics | General cargo, storage and industrial logistics | 15 berths / 3.1 km quay | 8-16 m | Khalifa Port |
Prepare the Khalifa Port call
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Appoint a port agent
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Confirm the terminal
Match the vessel and cargo to the assigned container, Ro-Ro or cargo facility.
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Arrange marine services
Confirm pilotage, tug and mooring requirements through the agent and SAFEEN.
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Book vessel support
Coordinate fuel, husbandry, spares or repair work against the call schedule.
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Cargo capabilities
- Containers
- Ro-Ro and vehicles
- General cargo
- Breakbulk and project cargo
- Dry bulk
- Liquid and gas
- Warehousing and storage
- Ship repair