A new chapter in the UAE and China green trade is beginning. Abu Dhabi Ports Group has partnered with SPG Yantai Port Group, a Chinese state-owned enterprise, to build green automotive business parks.
This collaboration aims to reshape the flow of both new and used vehicles across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. It also reflects a growing commitment to sustainability and innovation in regional trade.
Building a Sustainable Automotive Trade Corridor
Under the agreement, the two organizations will jointly establish and operate a bilateral terminal network. This network will connect the Asia-Pacific Green Automotive Circular Economy Industrial Park in Yantai, Shandong, with AD Ports Group’s automotive terminals in the UAE.
Additionally, the partners plan to explore a China–Middle East–Africa automotive logistics corridor. Such a route could transform regional vehicle trade by providing efficient, eco-friendly logistics solutions for manufacturers, distributors, and resellers.
Green Technology and Smart Infrastructure
Both sides share a strong commitment to sustainability. The initiative will integrate AI-driven technologies and renewable energy solutions within the new automotive hubs.
Moreover, these next-generation facilities will promote green and circular economy practices, including vehicle recycling, energy efficiency, and low-emission transport operations. As a result, the project supports the region’s shift toward more innovative and cleaner automotive logistics.
Strengthening Bilateral Economic Ties
The UAE’s position as a leading logistics hub perfectly complements China’s global dominance in automotive manufacturing. Together, Abu Dhabi and Yantai aim to enhance trade efficiency, reduce carbon emissions, and support the UAE’s economic diversification efforts.
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO of the Maritime and Shipping Cluster at AD Ports Group, emphasized the project’s significance:
“The development of integrated green automotive industrial parks will elevate Abu Dhabi’s role as a key hub for the automotive market, contributing to economic diversification, supporting a circular economy, and creating sustainable value for customers across Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.”
The Road Ahead
As the global automotive sector moves toward electrification and sustainability, the UAE and China green trade partnership positions the region as a key player in the green mobility supply chain.
Furthermore, the collaboration will improve trade flows, encourage sustainable innovation, and strengthen the region’s logistics ecosystem.
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