AD Ports Group, a leading facilitator of global trade, has officially inaugurated its first representative office in Islamabad, Pakistan, underscoring the Group’s commitment to strengthening trade and logistics networks in South and Central Asia.
Strategically positioned near Pakistan’s key federal ministries, regulatory authorities, and state-owned enterprises, the new office complements AD Ports Group’s global network of over 140 locations.
It will serve as a vital platform for strengthening collaboration with government stakeholders and driving forward priority infrastructure and trade initiatives.
Serving as both a client-facing and administrative hub, the Islamabad office will support ongoing operations while facilitating strategic partnerships across the ports, maritime, logistics, and industrial development sectors.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi MD and Group CEO AD Ports
“The opening of our Islamabad office represents a key milestone in our global expansion strategy and underlines our deep and enduring commitment to Pakistan. This move will enable closer collaboration with government entities and strategic partners, positioning AD Ports Group as a key contributor to Pakistan’s economic transformation. Our growing footprint, underpinned by significant investments in critical port infrastructure, aligns with our wise leadership vision for trade facilitation, industrial diversification, and sustainable development.”
The opening of the Islamabad office follows a series of high-impact investments by AD Ports Group in Pakistan, including $295 million committed towards the development and enhancement of container, bulk, and general cargo terminals at Karachi Port’s East Wharf. These investments are central to the Group’s strategy to support Pakistan’s transformation into a regional hub for trade and logistics.
Pakistan holds a strategic geographic position as a maritime gateway to Central Asia, making it a vital component of AD Ports Group’s broader vision for developing an integrated trade corridor spanning from China to Europe. The Group has already made strategic inroads into key markets along this corridor, including Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Georgia.
In 2022, AD Ports Group entered the Pakistani market through a landmark 50-year concession to develop and operate container terminal berths 6–10 at Karachi Port’s East Wharf, in partnership with Kaheel Terminals. This was followed by a second 50-year concession signed in 2023 to develop and manage berths 11–17 for general and bulk cargo.
