Khalifa Port Rises Five Places To 34th In Global Container Port Rankings
Abu Dhabi’s Khalifa Port climbed five places to 34th globally after handling 6.6 million TEUs in 2025, up 21.6%.
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of integrated trade, industry and logistics solutions, announced that its flagship port, Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi, has advanced five positions to rank 34th globally in the prestigious Lloyd’s List Top 100 Container Ports 2026, marking further significant progress among the world’s leading container ports.
The latest ranking based on 2025 results reflects the combined performance of Khalifa Port’s three container terminals, which are operated with leading global shipping lines CMA CGM, COSCO, and MSC. Together, they handled 6.6 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in 2025, representing an increase of 21.6% compared with 5.42 million TEUs in 2024.
Khalifa Port recorded the highest percentage increase among the world’s top 40 container ports in the 2026 ranking. The port advanced five places from 39th in the previous edition of the ranking.
Since first entering the global ranking in 95th position in 2019, Khalifa Port has advanced 61 positions. This sustained progression reflects AD Ports Group’s continued investment in world-class infrastructure, increased capacity, advanced technology and operational efficiency, supported by a growing network of international shipping line connections and strong long-term terminal operator partnerships.
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