By Maria Kalamatas | July 30, 2025
Beijing, July 30 — AD Ports Group has launched its first mainland China office in Beijing, a move designed to strengthen the company’s role as a bridge between Asian exporters and international markets. The new site will help Chinese manufacturers access the group’s network of ports, logistics parks, and integrated services spanning the Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
“This step allows us to work directly with Chinese exporters, tailoring logistics solutions that move their goods more quickly and reliably,” said Khalid Al Mansoori, Regional Director for AD Ports. “Our focus is on building partnerships that reduce transit times and open doors to markets that were once harder to reach.”
Positioning for faster trade flows
The Beijing hub will coordinate end-to-end services, linking Chinese shipments to AD Ports’ maritime corridors, bonded warehouses, and multimodal connections. Company officials say the office will also serve as a base for developing joint ventures with regional freight and shipping firms.
Tied to broader trade ambitions
The expansion fits within the framework of China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which has seen Abu Dhabi grow into a preferred logistics gateway for east-west trade. Logistics analysts point out that Gulf-based hubs are becoming critical alternatives to older European transit routes, particularly as congestion and insurance costs rise on traditional shipping lanes.
Industry reaction
According to Li Cheng, a Shanghai-based supply chain advisor, this move signals that AD Ports is intent on becoming a preferred partner for Chinese exporters. “The timing is significant. Trade flows are shifting, and Gulf ports are emerging as more than stopovers — they’re becoming primary gateways for global distribution.”
