AD Ports Group, a prominent facilitator of international trade, logistics, and industrial development, has inaugurated its first international office in China, a significant move aligned with the Group’s broader global expansion ambitions.
Positioned at the heart of China’s policymaking hub, the new Beijing office will oversee and drive the Group’s commercial and investment initiatives throughout China and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
This strategic expansion complements AD Ports Group’s growing international footprint, which already includes more than 140 offices globally. The new office was officially launched in a ceremony attended by Samir Chaturvedi, Chief International Business Officer at AD Ports Group and CEO of Noatum Logistics; Abdulaziz Zayed Al-Shamsi, Regional CEO; and Ellie Hioe, General Manager of Noatum Logistics – Greater China.
With its proximity to key governmental and institutional stakeholders, the new location is poised to strengthen collaboration with strategic partners, clients, and investors. The office will also support alignment with China’s national development objectives and allow AD Ports Group to respond promptly to emerging opportunities in trade and logistics. From this base, Noatum Logistics will manage a new commercial branch dedicated to the vital Beijing-Tianjin region, home to over 110 million people.
Serving as a regional anchor, the office will help AD Ports Group expand its activities within China and along the Belt and Road Initiative. This includes both maritime connections spanning Asia, Africa, and Europe and land-based corridors linking China with Central Asia, the Middle East, and European markets.
Additionally, the office will act as a central hub for connecting Chinese businesses and investors with AD Ports Group’s integrated trade and logistics services, coordinating capital investments, nurturing new commercial partnerships, and encouraging inward investment in the UAE.
“As the world’s largest exporter and driver of supply chain development, China is actively reshaping international trade. AD Ports Group shares China’s vision for greater cross-border integration, and through our newly established Beijing office, we will work closely with our Chinese partners to support the expansion of key local, regional, and international trade corridors and deliver cutting-edge shipping, infrastructure, and logistics solutions. We look forward to furthering our mutual investment flows and unlocking lasting value for our customers, investors, and communities, creating a more connected, resilient, and prosperous future for all.”
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.
The launch marks the beginning of a deeper commitment to expanding Noatum Logistics’ footprint in China, with plans to deliver a comprehensive suite of tailored end-to-end logistics services to support the country’s fast-growing domestic economy. China’s GDP is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5% through 2030.
As the logistics sector in China is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.6% through the end of the decade, AD Ports Group is positioning itself to serve a wide array of industry segments across the full supply chain spectrum.
This expansion builds on long-established ties between AD Ports Group and Chinese enterprises. Notably, the Group collaborates with Jiangsu Overseas Cooperation Investment Co. Ltd. (JOCIC) to operate a thriving economic zone in Abu Dhabi. In addition, COSCO Shipping Ports (CSP), through a joint venture, manages a significant container terminal at Khalifa Port, AD Ports Group’s flagship deepwater facility. Chinese businesses are also increasingly investing in manufacturing and trading operations within KEZAD, the UAE’s largest integrated economic zone.
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