Sharjah: AD Ports Group is collaborating with the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC), the executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union, to explore cooperation in transport, infrastructure, and the digitalisation of logistics in the EEU region. The collaboration plan was formalised by Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure at the EEC, and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of AD Ports Group.

According to Emirates News Agency, Arzybek Kozhoshev, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Eurasian Economic Commission, emphasized the significance of this partnership by stating, "Deepening cooperation in transport and infrastructure with a world-class partner such as AD Ports Group represents an important step for the further development of international transport and logistics ties of the Eurasian Economic Union. Our cooperation will serve as a dynamic catalyst for the growth of the Union's relationship with the UAE, bringing mutual benefits."

AD Ports Group and the EEC will explore the acceleration of cooperation and knowledge transfer in transport, infrastructure, and logistics digitalisation, including the possibility of establishing new logistics hubs in the region. The cooperation plan also covers the standardisation and acceleration of electronic document management, integration of advanced digital systems, alignment of regulatory regimes, and investment attraction for new logistics infrastructure.

AD Ports Group is set to analyse opportunities to invest in and establish logistic hubs and seaport terminals within EEC member states while advancing the integration of digital systems across non-member states. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi remarked on the significance of the collaboration, stating, "Our collaboration with the Eurasian Economic Commission marks a vital step towards bridging global trade routes and strengthening the UAE's strategic partnership with the Eurasian Economic Union. By sharing our extensive expertise in terminal operations, digital transformation, and maritime, we aim to build a more resilient and efficient supply chain that benefits both our Group and our partners."

This partnership is aligned with AD Ports Group's vision to expand its global footprint and contribute to the economic development of its international partners, in line with the UAE's leadership vision. The UAE has emerged as a crucial trade hub for the EEU countries, with bilateral trade reaching nearly $30 billion in 2024, marking a 27 percent increase from 2023, according to the Ministry of Foreign Trade.

AD Ports Group is already a significant investor and trade enabler in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It is developing logistic hubs along the 'Middle Corridor' trade route between China and Europe and has recently invested in logistics, port terminals, and shipping assets in countries including Georgia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan. In Kazakhstan, the Group partners with the national shipping company, KazMorTransFlot (KMTF), to transport Kazakh oil across the Caspian Sea to Azerbaijan, where it is transferred into western pipeline networks. Earlier this year, the Group announced the establishment of GulfLink, a joint venture with the freight division of Kazakhstan Railways (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC), aimed at enhancing multimodal connectivity and accelerating digital transformation across the region.