CSP’s first international project is set to launch New Direct Services to Europe and India

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal, Cosco Shipping Ports Limited’s first international greenfield project (CSP), has announced the launch of a weekly, direct service to several ports across Europe and the Indian Subcontinent.

Operating from Abu Dhabi Ports’, Khalifa Port, where the terminal was built as part of a 35-year agreement with CSP.

Fleet of eight rotating vessels with a capacity of between 10,000 and 13,000 TEU will be provided to the new direct service. 

Direct exports from Abu Dhabi to the ports of Rotterdam, Hamburg, London, Antwerp, and Le Havre, will consist primarily of polymers. While returning ships will carry a mix of general and project cargo imports.

The ports of Karachi, Nhava Sheva, and Mundra will also benefit from the new service.

Naser Al Busaeedi, Deputy CEO, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal claims that, officially launched an year ago, CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal is now well positioned to provide direct service to a global audience.

“Our new services will significantly increase the movement of cargo exports and imports between Abu Dhabi, Europe and India, providing our customers with solutions to tackle their international shipment needs, as well as the opportunity to target new markets,” he said.

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal has promoted the local manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics sectors.

The direct services are expected to provide additional support to customers across the region and clients of the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD). This provides faster shipping and competitive rates for their import and export operations.

There are hopes that the new deal will increase CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal’s weekly handling of cargo.

The development is also expected to help add more feeder services from CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal.

CSP Abu Dhabi Terminal has marked several achievements including the handling of over 540,000 TEU as they just celebrated a year of its soft launch.