AD Ports Group and China’s Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group ink preliminary strategic agreement to establish automotive logistics ecosystem

 

AD Ports Group, a global leader in logistics, industry and trade facilitation, and Zhejiang Provincial Seaport Investment & Operation Group Co., Ltd. (Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group), one of China’s largest and most dynamic port operators, have entered into a preliminary strategic agreement to establish a comprehensive automotive logistics ecosystem connecting Chinese manufacturing capabilities with Middle Eastern, Central Asian and African markets through integrated terminal operations, dedicated fleet services and multimodal transport solutions.

The agreement was signed at a ceremony marking the maiden voyage of UGR Zakher, the second LNG-powered vessel operated by United Global Ro-Ro (UGR), a joint venture formed between AD Ports Group and Erkport.

Leveraging the established automotive sourcing of Ningbo Zhoushan Port and distribution capabilities of UGR, and responding to the growing demand for vehicle exports from China, the agreement outlines plans to reciprocate in the development of RoRo and automotive terminals at Ningbo Zhoushan Port and AD Ports Group’s hub locations. Enhancements considered under this agreement include accommodating larger vessels, increasing vehicle handling capacity and reducing turnaround times at the ports. These improvements will aim to boost operational efficiency while delivering world class performance standards and customer service.

Plans include to use UGR as the designated RoRo carrier, which has a specialised PCTC and RoRo vessel fleet and the operational expertise. UGR already operates RoRo services connecting China with terminals in the Middle East, Asia and the Mediterranean, as per a release. 

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