AD Ports Group confirms normal operations amid regional conflict

05/03/2026 06:29 AST

The AD Ports Group on Wednesday, March 4, confirmed that all its operations continue normally in light of current regional developments.

As a precautionary measure, the group has activated its crisis management and business continuity protocols, in coordination with concerned authorities in the UAE to safeguard its workforce, partners and stakeholders, while ensuring uninterrupted services to customers.

The group said all UAE ports and terminals managed and operated by the Ports Cluster, in addition to related services, remain fully operational.

Due to the decline in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a corresponding reduction in vessel calls at Khalifa Port is anticipated. However, services at Khalifa Port will remain fully operational and uninterrupted, it confirmed.

The group said it expects increased volumes across its diversified global maritime network as a result of shifting trading routes due to the evolving regional developments.

Latest figures from the group indicate a majority of its 122 shipping vessels including container, bulk, Ro-Ro, and multipurpose vessels are operating outside the Strait of Hormuz. Those currently within the Strait continue to operate intra-Gulf services.

Overall, the impact on the Maritime and Shipping Cluster is expected to be limited. The Group's Economic Cities and Free Zones and Logistics Clusters are likewise expected to experience limited impact.

The group said it continues to closely monitor geopolitical developments and assess any potential implications for maritime routes, supply chains, and global trade flows, while providing further market updates as the situation evolves.

Khaleej Times