en.Wedoany.com Reported - AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in ship fuel supply and alternative marine fuel services at Khalifa Port.
The MoU covers multiple areas of cooperation, including fuel supply for arriving vessels, development of alternative fuel solutions such as liquefied natural gas, biofuel, and methanol, as well as exploring opportunities related to fuel storage infrastructure, terminal facilities, and fuel sampling and analysis capabilities.
Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO of the Ports Cluster at AD Ports Group, stated that this cooperation reflects the company's commitment to building strategic partnerships that create long-term sustainable value. By collaborating with partners such as IRH, AD Ports Group enhances its capabilities to support the development of future-ready infrastructure and services, thereby strengthening the UAE's position as a leading global trade and logistics hub.
Ali Rashed Alrashdi, CEO of International Resources Holding, noted that the partnership with AD Ports Group reflects IRH's commitment to building strategic alliances that generate tangible economic impact. Ship fuel supply and alternative marine fuels are high-potential growth areas for IRH's global energy trading platform, with Khalifa Port seen as an ideal base to explore these opportunities. The company looks forward to working closely with AD Ports Group to turn this vision into reality.
Through this collaboration, AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading aim to further enhance the value proposition of Khalifa Port as a deep-water multipurpose terminal, supporting efficient, sustainable, and forward-looking maritime operations. IRH Global Trading is a global strategic commodity trading company covering the mining and energy value chain, planning to establish a diversified global mineral and energy trading platform including LNG, LPG, crude oil, and refined products. This partnership will explore synergies between IRH's international trading capabilities and AD Ports Group's port infrastructure and commercial ecosystem.
