Khalifa Port is moving into an accelerated phase of growth, announcing a new agreement with the CMA CGM Group to expand their jointly operated container terminal. The move comes less than a year after the facility’s opening, with demand and performance significantly exceeding initial expectations.
The expansion, valued at AED 420 million (USD 115 million), will add nearly 1 million TEUs (Twenty-foot Equivalent Units) to the terminal’s capacity. This will increase its total annual throughput from 1.8 million to 2.7 million TEUs.
Scheduled for completion in early 2028, the project will boost Khalifa Port’s overall container handling capacity to a massive 10.5 million TEUs, reinforcing the port’s role as a critical gateway for global trade and enhancing national connectivity. The investment will be funded in line with the partnership’s existing shareholding structure.