AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading ‎have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore strategic cooperation in ‎bunkering services and alternative marine fuels at Khalifa Port. ‎

The MoU outlines potential collaboration across a range of areas, including the provision ‎of bunkering services to vessels calling at Khalifa Port, the development of alternative ‎fuel solutions such as Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), biofuels, and methanol, and the ‎exploration of opportunities related to fuel storage infrastructure, terminal facilities, and ‎fuel sampling and testing capabilities.‎

Saif Al Mazrouei, CEO, Ports Cluster – AD Ports Group, said: “This collaboration ‎reflects our commitment to forging strategic alliances that create long-term, sustainable ‎value. By working alongside trusted partners such as IRH, we are enhancing our ‎capabilities and supporting the development of future-ready infrastructure and services ‎that reinforce the UAE’s position as a leading global trade and logistics hub, in line with ‎the vision of our wise leadership.”‎

Ali Alrashdi, Group CEO – International Resources Holding, said: “This ‎collaboration with AD Ports Group reflects IRH's commitment to build strategic ‎partnerships that drive real economic impact. As we continue to develop our global ‎energy trading platform, bunkering and alternative marine fuels represent a high-potential ‎area of growth. We see Khalifa Port as an ideal base from which to explore these ‎opportunities, and we look forward to working closely with AD Ports Group to bring them ‎to life.”‎

Through this collaboration, AD Ports Group and IRH Global Trading aim to further ‎enhance Khalifa Port’s value proposition as a multi-purpose, deep-water port that ‎supports efficient, sustainable, and future-oriented maritime operations. -OGN/TradeArabia News Service‎