A decrease in the number of arriving vessels is expected as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz declines.

Abu Dhabi Ports 

                                                               

 Abu Dhabi Ports: Majority of Fleet Outside Hormuz, Impact of Regional Developments Limited

In a statement today, Abu Dhabi Ports Group confirmed that all operations across its business sectors are continuing as normal in light of current regional developments.

As a precautionary measure, the group stated that it has activated its crisis management and business continuity procedures in coordination with relevant authorities in the UAE to ensure the safety of its employees, partners, and stakeholders, and to maintain uninterrupted service to its customers.

All ports and terminals in the UAE managed and operated by the group’s Ports sector, along with their associated services, are operating at full capacity.

While maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has decreased, a similar decrease in the number of vessels arriving at Khalifa Port is expected. However, services at Khalifa Port will remain fully operational and uninterrupted.

The group anticipates increased handling volumes across its diversified global network as a result of shifting trade routes in light of current regional developments.

Regarding the group’s maritime and shipping sector, the vast majority of its 122-vessel fleet, including container ships, general cargo vessels, roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels, and multipurpose vessels, operate in areas outside the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels currently in the Strait continue to provide shipping services within the Arabian Gulf region.

According to the statement, the overall impact on the maritime and shipping sector is expected to be limited, as is the impact on the economic cities, free zones, and logistics sector.