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Noatum Unicargas Logistics will invest in new machinery, reefer and flat-bed trucks, and upgrade IT systems across Noatum Logistics’ digital ecosystem Noatum Unicargas Logistics will invest in new machinery, reefer and flat-bed trucks, and upgrade IT systems across Noatum Logistics’ digital ecosystem Mohamed Eidha Al Menhali, Regional CEO of AD Ports Group said, “With the planned upgrade of Luanda’s multipurpose port terminal, and establishment of an integrated logistics and freight forwarding business leveraging our group’s global network and reach, AD Ports Group is positioned to capture growth in Angola’s container volumes, which are forecast to rise on average by 3.3% annually over the next decade. In line with the direction of our wise leadership, this significant investment by our group and its partners will strengthen the country’s ties with the UAE and bring jobs and economic prosperity to the citizens of Angola.” Ricardo Daniel Sandão Queirós Viegas de Abreu, Minister of Transport, Angola, said: “The Port of Luanda is the main maritime gateway to Angola, a critical hub for regional trade and an economic lifeline for the region. Our strategic partnership with AD Ports Group, part of a broader effort involving multiple stakeholders, will transform the Port of Luanda into an efficient, high-performance multipurpose facility that transforms our logistical capabilities and drives economic growth across central west Africa. This collaboration is a significant milestone in our mission to modernise infrastructure and expand access to global trade, while delivering a prosperous future to Angola and its partners. The commencement and transfer of business assets occurred without interruption in terminal operations, which are planned to continue as its partners improve terminal efficiency and operating performance. The group is also committed to improving health and safety at the terminal, and has begun to put into place a best-in-class Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programme to manage and control workplace hazards, environmental risks, and employee well-being. Under AD Ports Group’s leadership, the Luanda port terminal will be significantly upgraded to a general cargo, container and roll on-roll off (Ro-Ro) terminal. It will be the only terminal in the Port of Luanda with 16m of depth and therefore will be able to handle Super Post Panamax vessels of up to 14,000 TEUs. The terminal area will be re-engineered to support high density traffic and container handling, and will also be equipped with modern IT systems. AD Ports Group has expanded into Africa over the past three years, announcing more than $800mn in planned investments in the maritime and shipping and ports and logistics sectors in Egypt, the Republic of Congo, Tanzania and Angola. The decision to enter Angola followed the signing of a 2023 framework agreement between AD Ports Group and the Government of Angola to explore cooperation in transport and maritime infrastructure. New container handling equipment will be installed by the third quarter of 2026 that will boost container capacity from 25,000 TEUs to 350,000 TEUs, and Ro-Ro volumes to over 40,000 vehicles. AD Ports Group awarded contracts to Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, port machinery manufacturers in the world, to supply three Super Post-Panamax STS cranes and eight hybrid Rubber Tyred Gantry (RTG) cranes for the Luanda terminal. Noatum Unicargas Logistics will invest in new machinery, reefer and flat-bed trucks, and upgrade IT systems across Noatum Logistics’ digital ecosystem, providing full end-to-end supply chain visibility and operational efficiency. |
