Setup your company in Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (KPFTZ)
Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (KPFTZ) is a progressive platform for trade, manufacturing and logistics. It guarantees to change the substance of working together in the area through the success of KPFTZ’s onshore structure and the benefits of an offshore free zone. It was recognized in 2016 as the world’s second fastest growing port.
Inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the USE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi on 12 December, 2012, Khalifa Port is a true representation of the UAE’s engineering prowess.
With the fast pace growth of business around the world, Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone within KIZAD addresses the growing demand for more free zone space, with 100 kilometer squares of free zone opportunities.
Business owners that have completed all stages of the land leasing process are invited to sign a Musataha agreement. This is a long term agreement that is registered at the Abu Dhabi Land Registry Department in the name of the investor.
In 2016 an agreement was signed with Cosco Shipping Ports Ltd., Khalifa Port will begin operations of a new terminal in the coming years of which the annual ability is 2.4 million TEUs. The yearly handling with capacity will increase to 3.5 million TEUs and it will increase the whole yearly capability to 6 million TEUs on the completion of all stages in container terminals equally.
World-class Transport Network; Infrastructure
Abu Dhabi is the perfect area for organizations to take advantage of local and global markets. World- class transportation infrastructure underpins Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone multimodal connectivity to roads and all networks for easy accessibility to industrial Zone.
Environment Friendly Construction
The construction was designed according to the environment and to keep natural effect entirely minimized. A stretched barrier built in Khalifa Port that is 8 kilometers in size enables the currents of Gulf to flow without any control but its designed is such a way that it won’t affect the marine in this way the marine biological system is totally secured and protected.
Connection with UAE
Khalifa port is the central network for all shipments. There are above 20 shipping lines that connect to various international destinations, and the transport network is balanced which facilitates in well-organized transportation across roadways, shipments and by air. The Etihad Rail project which is under progress nowadays will support the transportation process.
An Industrial Hub
The combination of Khalifa Port and KIZAD is of profitable benefits to various industries and businesses. The UAE’s non-oil economy is further strengthening with its production network and transportation and attracting many businesses in the trade zone.