Business

Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC)

The Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) is a master developer and regulator of ports and industrial zones. Its purpose is to create a sustainable growth platform that spurs economic expansion and diversification for Abu Dhabi by developing world-class infrastructure, real estate and business services in conjunction with the private sector. ADPC has been mandated to develop all ports (with the exception of oil & gas and military ports) and related infrastructure in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

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ADPC is currently working on the development of the multi-billion dollarKhalifa Port and Industrial Zone (KPIZ) in Taweelah. KPIZ will be a multi-purpose facility located in Taweelah and strategically placed between the thriving cities of Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The project includes the construction of a world-scale container and industrial port and the development of over 100 square kilometers of industrial, logistics, commercial, educational and residential special economic and free zones.

Master plans for KPIZ are in final stages with a target operational date for the port planned for the end of 2010. The infrastructure supporting the port as well as the first phase of the industrial zone, including the 1.3 million tons aluminium smelter, will also be operational by this time.

Base Metal

Heavy Machinery

Transport vehicle assembly

Alternative energy

Chemicals

Shipyards

Building materials

Processed foods and beverages

Light manufacturing

Information and communication technology

KPIZ is ideally suited to become a world-class industrial and logistics hub. It is strategically located with easy access to two major ports as well as two major airports. KPIZ will be serviced by the new Emirates rail line and transversed by state-of-the art roads and highways. The area will include the large scale development of specialized logistics and storage warehouses and have access to the most modern broadband ICT ubiquitous infrastructure. With a number of major industrial players already committed to establishing capacity at KPIZ, the Taweelah area is set to become one of the world’s top industrial and logistics hubs.