UAE - Mubasher: Khalifa Port’s South Quay has started its operations by welcoming the first shipment, carrying bauxite destined for Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery.
The arrival of Alfred Oldendorff is the first in several shipments to the South Quay for EGA, followed by two large general cargo consignments, to benefit from its recently completed first phase, according to a press release on Sunday.
The first phase of the South Quay has a total of 650 metres of quay wall, comprising two berths and 37,000 square metres of a terminal yard.
EGA will utilise the South Quay, alongside its own nearby quay, which began receiving Capesize vessels loaded with bauxite in 2019.
The Head of Ports Cluster at Abu Dhabi Ports, Saif Al Mazrouei, said: "Khalifa Port’s upgrade and expansion not only enables dramatic growth in our bulk and general cargo handling capacity, but further serves to demonstrate Abu Dhabi Ports’ firm commitment in supporting the individual needs of new and existing customers."
