Gulftainer has announced plans to develop the Al Dhaid Multi-Modal Trade Corridor, a 150-hectare inland logistics hub designed to strengthen cargo connectivity between Khorfakkan Port, Etihad Rail, and key markets across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Developed in partnership with the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA), the facility will serve as an inland extension of Khorfakkan Port, located approximately 50 kilometers away. Once operational, the logistics center will have the capacity to handle up to 1.5 million TEUs annually, significantly enhancing the region’s cargo handling and distribution capabilities.
The integrated logistics platform will feature an inland container depot, empty container yard, container freight station, and a planned rail connection, creating seamless links between sea, road, and rail transport networks. The project is expected to streamline cargo flows, improve supply chain efficiency, and reduce inland transportation costs for businesses operating across the UAE and wider GCC region.
Gulftainer stated that the corridor will be built around digital connectivity and ESG-focused infrastructure, supporting faster cargo movement to major markets in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and beyond.
The Al Dhaid facility will complement Gulftainer’s expanding logistics network in Sharjah, including the recently inaugurated Sajaa Dry Port, further extending the reach of Khorfakkan Port and reinforcing Sharjah’s position as a strategic regional trade and logistics hub.
The development marks another step in the UAE’s efforts to integrate multimodal transport infrastructure and strengthen regional supply chains through enhanced connectivity and logistics efficiency.
