Company: Abu Dhabi Ports Group, United Arab Emirates
Company Description: Through organic growth and partnerships, AD Ports Group has developed over the years into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialisation, and economic diversification. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.
Nomination Category: Achievement Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Achievement in Growth
 Nomination Title: Ports Cluster, Growth Achievements
- Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the achievements of the nominated department since 1 January 2020, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
- If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: Briefly describe the nominated organization: its history and past performance (up to 200 words):
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Abu Dhabi Ports Group(AD Ports) was established in 2006 as a master developer of ports and industrial zones in Abu Dhabi. Since then, AD Ports has evolved into an integrated premier enabler of trade, industrialization, and economic diversification, and is owned by ADQ, one of the region's largest holding companies with a diverse portfolio of major enterprises spanning key sectors of Abu Dhabi's diversified economy. AD Ports has grown in tandem with trade. We are now a fully integrated business across 5 independent clusters, whose roles are to further expand globally in their respective fields, and they are:
- Ports
- Digital
- Economic Cities & Free Zones
- Logistics
- Maritime
Ports Cluster owns and operates 10 ports/terminals in the UAE facilitating trade and building capacity whilst connecting Abu Dhabi globally; offering a wide range of commercial and leisure services. Several innovative and efficient technologies are integrated into our port operations, thus making them some of the region’s most sustainable and technologically advanced ports. We focus on achieving sustainable growth, forging partnerships with local and global market leaders, including ADNOC, COSCO, MSC, and Autoterminal Barcelona, to expand capacity to meet growing customers needs while solidifying Abu Dhabi as a global trade and logistics hub.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Outline the organization's achievements since the beginning of 2020 that you wish to bring to the judges' attention (up to 250 words):
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In line with AD Ports' Group corporate strategy, Ports Cluster implemented key strategic objectives to expand geographical footprint outside UAE.
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- Container volumes increased [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION] year on year, with Ro-Ro and cruise passenger volumes recovering well after the COVID-19 disruption.
- The first equity placement raised [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION] for organic growth and acquisitions, which was a major financial highlight.
- Strategic Partnership Agreement with Alexander Global Logistics GmbH to establish and launch a transshipment hub dedicated to handling pulp and paper products from Khalifa Port, AD Ports' flagship port and a vital link connecting East and West trade.
- Signed Term Sheet and Head of Terms Agreements with the Red Sea Ports Authority for Egypt Port Projects for the joint development and operation of a Multipurpose Terminal in "Safaga Port" and cruise ship berths in "Sharm-El-Sheikh" and "Hurghada."
- Signed Initial Agreements with Egyptian Group for Multipurpose Stations Company for Management of “Ain Sokhna” Port’s Operations, and River Port in Minya.
- Collaborated with General Company for Ports of Iraq (GCPI) to develop national infrastructure that’ll aid in linking “Al-Faw” Port in Iraq to markets in Jordan and Turkey.
- Signed a Heads of Terms agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation (Jordan) to establish a cruise terminal in Aqaba.
- If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Explain why the achievements you have highlighted are unique or significant. If possible compare the achievements to the performance of other players in your industry and/or to the organization's past performance (up to 250 words):
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- Ports Cluster contributed to the UAE ranking 12th in the world in the efficiency of Seaport Services by managing more than 56% of the ports in the UAE, according to the World Economic Forum's Global Competitiveness report.
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Khalifa Port ranked one of top five global Container-Port-Performance-Index(CPPI), developed by the World Bank.
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Contributed to over AED 5 Billion (0.5%) of UAE’s non-oil GDP, and over AED 4.2 Billion (0.9%) of Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP.
- Supported over 18,200 jobs in 2020 across Abu Dhabi.
- Overall Performance of the Cluster’s Scorecard is 106.9%.
- To achieve STRATEGIC aspirations, Ports Cluster runs 10 initiatives [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION] to expand its key businesses.
- Achieved 93% Operational Customer Satisfaction (2021), and 89% (2020). Target is 82%.
- 93% Employee Satisfaction (2020).
- Ports Cluster was ranked 2nd in the world in Community Outreach by the International Association of Ports & Harbors (IAPH).
- Ports Cluster won the Maritime Standards Awards -Port of the Year 8 years consecutively (2014–2021).
- [REDACTED FOR PUBLICATION] additional savings made through implementation of process improvements and cost savings initiatives.
- During COVID-19, all ports remained operational and launched new projects for food & medical imports. Assets were repurposed; Cruise Terminals transformed into COVID-19 testing and vaccination centers.
- Implemented first autonomous Port Truck system.
- Implemented Terminal Operating System (TOS).
- Record volume of 44 million tons across our ports in 2021
- You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):
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Please see the following link for all supporting documents.
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