Abu Dhabi Ports Group awarded AED735 million container terminal contracts

Abu Dhabi Ports Group has announced it has been awarded three major contracts worth a combined AED735 million for the design and construction of a container terminal and the supply of cranes to the Ports of Nouatom - Pointe Noire Terminal in the Republic of Congo.

The container terminal is being developed by a joint venture in which Abu Dhabi Ports Group holds a majority stake with CMA CGM Group, through its subsidiary CMA Terminals, under an agreement signed between the two parties in February 2025.

The signed contracts include two marine and land works contracts worth AED551 million and a contract worth AED184 million for the supply of three quay cranes and nine gantry cranes, with an estimated construction time of two years.

It represents a step forward in the development of the container terminal under the 30-year concession agreement, which is extendable for an additional 20 years, concluded with the government of the Republic of Congo.

The container terminal will initially include a quay approximately 420 meters long and 16 meters deep that can accommodate larger vessels, along with a logistics area spanning 100,000 square meters.

Under the concession agreement with the Congolese government, the group has the right to develop additional capabilities for shipping and handling multi-purpose goods, which will be assessed according to future developments in demand levels.

Mohammed Ayedha Al Menhali, Regional CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports Group, said the project reflects their long-term commitment to investing in high-growth markets and developing integrated maritime and logistics infrastructure that enhances regional trade connectivity,

This project will see Abu Dhabi Ports Group continue its expansion in the African continent, with the operation of port terminals in Egypt, Tanzania, Angola and Cameroon, which supports the integration of regional trade and long-term economic development.

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