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  • AD Ports Group launched a new service linking Khalifa Port and Umm Qasr Port in Iraq.
  • The direct weekly shipping service moves containers and Ro-Ro cargo between the two ports.
  • The route strengthens the UAE-Iraq trade corridor and reaches Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the GCC.
  • Group CEO Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said the move supports customers and regional connectivity.

AD Ports’ integrated logistics services now link Khalifa Port with Umm Qasr Port in Iraq. The new route carries growing container and Ro-Ro cargo between these two busy ports. You now gain a direct weekly shipping service connecting the UAE with key Iraqi markets. AD Ports Group built this route to support trade across the wider Gulf region. The service moves cargo through the growing UAE-Iraq trade corridor every single week. Trade flows reach Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and the wider GCC markets through this link. The route also strengthens trade ties with Türkiye and Europe for many regional businesses.

You can move goods faster because the two ports work under one clear system. AD Ports Group set up storage and handling tools at both ports for this work. These tools let teams store, handle, and move cargo with less delay and waste. Strong handling capacity helps shippers plan routes and protect their goods during long sea voyages. The Group views the link as part of a wider growth plan for trade. Officials want steady routes because reliable trade builds lasting trust among shippers and buyers. As I see it, this move gives smaller traders a real chance to grow.

AD Ports’ integrated logistics services widen the UAE-Iraq trade corridor

AD Ports’ integrated logistics services to give the region a stronger and steadier trade link. The weekly shipping service runs on a fixed plan, so you can schedule shipments early. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi leads AD Ports Group as Managing Director and Group CEO. He said, “We remain committed to expanding our integrated logistics ecosystem to better serve customers.” His words point to a clear plan for stronger regional connectivity and logistics across markets. The CEO added that the route gives firms access to diversified and resilient trade corridors.

Diversified corridors help your business stay strong when one route faces delays or risk. The Khalifa Port Umm Qasr route now offers shippers one clear and steady channel. Reliable channels lower costs because firms plan loads early and avoid sudden route changes. AD Ports Group also wants the route to open fresh chances for local firms. New chances mean more jobs, more trade, and more growth across the GCC market. You see how one route can lift trade for an entire group of nations. The link also supports stronger regional connectivity and logistics for ports along the trade path. Stronger ports handle more ships, cut wait times, and keep cargo moving without stops. These services now give the region a strong base for future trade and growth.

Why the new route matters for you

You gain faster delivery, clearer costs, and steadier supply chains through this single route. AD Ports’ integrated logistics services keep goods on the move between the UAE and Iraq. Businesses across the UAE-Iraq trade corridor now plan with far greater future certainty. The new path shows how strong ports lift trade for whole regions over time. This approach reflects a regional connectivity logistics strategy built for steady, lasting trade growth. You can expect this corridor to carry more trade as demand keeps rising steadily. AD Ports Group plans to keep building links across the Gulf and beyond it.

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