AD Ports adds trucks, ships and air cargo routes during Strait of Hormuz disruption

Dubai: The AD Ports Group extended alternative cargo routes across the UAE in the second quarter of 2026 to maintain the flow of goods despite disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, including vital shipments of food and pharmaceuticals. Cargo operations and feeder services were rerouted via Fujairah Terminals and Khor Fakkan Port on the Gulf of Oman.

Concurrently, the Group added 400 trucks, boosted rail service with Etihad Rail, introduced new air cargo options, and expanded warehousing capacity. These steps were taken under the UAE's National Programme to Enhance Supply Chain Resilience, helping to minimize the impact of the Strait of Hormuz traffic disruption on customers and the broader UAE and GCC economy.

Ships rerouted through UAE east coast AD Ports reinforced the regional feeder shipping network by increasing container and bulk cargo capacity across alternative routes connecting the UAE with India, Pakistan, Oman, Red Sea ports, and Upper Arabian Gulf ports. A fleet of 27 containers and five bulk vessels was deployed to maintain cargo movements.

Alternative overland paths were established from Fujairah Terminals and third-party capacity at Khor Fakkan, using bonded customs transit to Khalifa Port, Jebel Ali Port, and Sharjah. AD Ports Group reported a record financial performance in Q2, despite navigating the most significant challenge in its 20-year history.