UAE – DP World, a multinational logistics company based in the United Arab Emirates, is collaborating with Adroit Overseas Canada and Al Amir Foods to invest AED550 million (US$150 million) in constructing a cutting-edge Agri Terminals complex at Jebel Ali Port, Dubai’s largest port.
Jebel Ali Port currently manages over 73 percent of the UAE’s food and beverage trade by value, underscoring the pivotal role of the facility in advancing UAE’s food security objectives.
The Agri Terminals, covering nearly 100,000 square meters, are set to become the city’s largest integrated agricultural processing and silo storage facility.
The terminal is slated to specialize in the storage and processing of a range of agricultural products, from pulses and grains to corn and soybeans.
The facility will feature a total storage capacity of 200,000 metric tonnes, developed over two phases, and extensive processing and packaging facilities to enhance bulk handling by approximately 750,000 metric tonnes annually.
DP World’s advanced infrastructure, featuring pneumatic ship unloaders and state-of-the-art conveying equipment, will play a pivotal role in facilitating these operations.
With the first phase scheduled for completion in early 2025, this landmark project underscores DP World’s commitment to fortifying the UAE’s food supply chain in alignment with the National Food Security Strategy 2051, while also solidifying Dubai’s pivotal role in global food trade.
Speaking at the launch, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Group Chairman and CEO, of DP World said that the facility is a landmark moment for DP World towards building resilience in the food supply chain of the UAE and the wider region.
“This investment will add world-class infrastructure to our flagship port, support national efforts to strengthen food security, and significantly expand our flourishing agricultural trade ecosystem in Dubai.”
The Agri Terminals facility is set to stimulate over AED 1.2 billion (US$327M) in new international trade, aligning with the UAE’s ‘Operation 300 Billion’ strategy.
Additionally, the initiative is expected to stimulate substantial international trade and enhance bulk handling capacity in Dubai, reinforcing the emirate’s position as a critical player in regional and global trade.
The groundbreaking event was attended by His Excellency Dawoud Al Hajri, Director General of Dubai Municipality, and Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO & Managing Director, DP World GCC.
Also present was Yogesh Raipuria, Chief Executive Officer, Adroit Overseas Canada, Yasin Abdul Majid Ranani, Managing Director, Al Amir Foods, and other senior officials from the entities.
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