Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Representative image — a terminal of this type, not a photograph of this port. Denniz Futalan / Pexels.
About Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
Khalifa Port is Abu Dhabi's deep-water container gateway, built offshore on a reclaimed island and connected to the mainland by a causeway, which keeps the terminal clear of the city. It sits beside the Khalifa Industrial Zone, so as at Jebel Ali the customs path differs depending on whether the consignee is inside the zone or on the mainland. It is the natural gateway for Abu Dhabi emirate cargo that would otherwise truck down from Dubai.
First Base Freight handles both import and export cargo through Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi) — inbound from any country and outbound to any country. Indicative sea transit on our the UK lane is 17–22 days; transit on any other routing is confirmed at quote stage. For rates, container options and the wider United Arab Emirates lane, including air freight and customs clearance, see the country page — or request a quote for this port.
Port information
Reference details for Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi), which we serve for both imports and exports. The transit figure is indicative, measured on our the UK lane, and confirmed at booking — other routings are quoted individually.
- City
- Abu Dhabi
- Country
- United Arab Emirates
- Port code (UN/LOCODE)
- AEKHL
- Port type
- Container terminal
- Indicative sea transit
- 17–22 days
What to know about Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi)
- Abu Dhabi's deep-water container gateway
- Purpose-built offshore terminal linked by causeway
- Adjacent industrial zone changes the customs path
- Avoids the road leg from Dubai for Abu Dhabi consignees
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Other ports in United Arab Emirates
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