AD Ports Group Awards ZPMC AED420M Contracts For Crane Supply In Africa

AD Ports Group has awarded contracts worth over AED420 million to Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC). These contracts involve supplying six ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and 17 hybrid rubber-tyred gantry (RTG) cranes for AD Ports Group's terminal projects in New East Mole Terminal, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo, and Noatum Ports, Luanda Terminal, Angola.

In June 2023, AD Ports Group signed a 30-year concession agreement with the Government of the Republic of the Congo. This agreement is for managing and operating the multipurpose New East Mole Terminal in Pointe Noire. The terminal will handle various types of cargo, including containers and general cargo, with an estimated investment of US$500 million over the concession's duration.

In April 2024, AD Ports Group entered into a 20-year concession agreement with the Luanda Port Authority. This agreement includes an option to extend for another 10 years. The group has committed approximately $250 million towards modernising the Luanda multipurpose port terminal in Angola over the next three years. The potential investment could increase to $379 million over the concession term based on market demand.

Advanced Equipment Deployment

Under these contracts, both Pointe Noire and Luanda terminals will each receive three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes. These cranes can reach up to 21 container rows, covering a distance of 60 metres. Additionally, Pointe Noire will get nine hybrid RTGs, while Luanda Terminal will receive eight hybrid RTGs. These hybrid RTGs are designed to save up to 60 percent of diesel compared to traditional diesel RTGs, translating to one million litres per year and reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 5,000 tonnes.

Commitment to Sustainable Growth

These agreements align with AD Ports Group’s strategy to foster advanced development in emerging markets. The aim is to promote mutual and sustainable economic growth through these initiatives. Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, stated: "We are pleased to advance our concession agreements in Angola and Congo. These cranes play a crucial role in modern port operations."

Ruikai You, Party Secretary and Chairman of ZMPC, commented: "As the world market leader in STS cranes and ports equipment, ZMPC’s global footprint is unparalleled." He added that they are pleased to expand their multi-year partnership with AD Ports Group by supplying state-of-the-art Super Post-Panamax STS cranes for its expansion into Africa.

Enhancing Global Supply Chains

These agreements highlight AD Ports Group’s ambitious international expansion plans aimed at enhancing global supply chain efficiency. They seek to create faster trade routes and provide diverse logistics solutions for key strategic trading partners.

AD Ports Group's investments in infrastructure and advanced technology solutions aim to add value for customers and partners while benefiting local economies. This initiative is part of their broader strategy to enhance trade and promote investment relations with key global partners.

The group's commitment reflects its vision of adopting innovative technology solutions in its terminals' infrastructure. This approach aims at adding value not only for customers but also for partners while benefiting the economies where they operate.

The deployment of these advanced cranes is crucial for modern port operations. It aligns with AD Ports Group's vision under wise leadership to enhance trade relations globally.

These strategic moves by AD Ports Group underscore their dedication to fostering sustainable economic growth through advanced development initiatives in emerging markets.

With inputs from WAM