Under an MoU signed with Kuwait Ports Authority, Abu Dhabi Ports Group will potentially develop and operate the container terminal at Shuaiba port – the first step towards a full concession agreement
Abu Dhabi Ports Group (AD Ports) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA) to explore developing and operating the container terminal at Kuwait’s Shuaiba port under a concession agreement.
Established in the 1960s, Shuaiba is Kuwait’s oldest port. It covers 2.2 million square metres (sq m) and has 20 berths. According to KPA’s website, the container terminal has a storage area of 318,000 sq m.
Located about 60km south of Kuwait City, the port handles commercial cargo, heavy equipment, raw materials and chemicals used across multiple industries.
KPA said the MoU is a preliminary first step towards a concession contract, subject to completion of the required studies.
Under the agreement, AD Ports will prepare the technical, environmental and financial studies needed for the project, including infrastructure requirements.
For its part, KPA will designate the project site at Shuaiba port and collaborate with AD Ports to complete the required studies. It will also facilitate obtaining all necessary licences and approvals from the relevant Kuwaiti authorities.
The proposed partnership is strategically significant for Abu Dhabi Ports Group, as it would extend its footprint in a major Gulf market and strengthen its regional network of ports and logistics assets.
AD Ports’ presence at Shuaiba would position the group along key Gulf trade lanes and support its broader strategy of building end-to-end maritime and logistics corridors by linking port operations with shipping, industrial zones and supply chain services.
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