Strategic Growth of Maritime Services Division Enhances Client Support Across China and Beyond
Noatum Maritime, a key part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has officially launched its first dedicated office in Shanghai, further extending its agency and maritime services business under Noatum Maritime Services. The expansion supports the Group’s wider global growth strategy and leverages Shanghai’s status as a leading international logistics and trading centre.
Noatum Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to charterers, owners, operators, and ship managers, managing all vessel and cargo types from loading to discharge. The company draws on operational experience from more than 814 ports across 118 countries.
The newly established Shanghai office will enhance service delivery for a growing domestic and international client base and complements the Group’s existing presence in 77 ports across 17 countries.
Strategically located in the heart of Shanghai, the new facility was officially opened during a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by senior officials, including H.E. Mohammed Abdul Rahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary of UAE Ministry of Investment; Mansour AlMulla, Deputy Group CEO – ADQ; and Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group. The branch shares premises with Noatum Logistics’ existing commercial office in Shanghai, reflecting the integrated and synergistic service offering that defines AD Ports Group’s business approach.
Captain Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “Establishing a presence in Shanghai for our Noatum Maritime Services team is a significant step forward in our expansion strategy. Shanghai is a key node in the global supply chain and our presence here enables us to work more closely with charterers and owners in the region while offering responsive, high quality services to our global clients. As we continue to grow our network, proximity and local knowledge remain key to delivering the operational excellence that our clients expect.”
The launch of Noatum Maritime Services’ office in Shanghai follows AD Ports Group’s recent expansion of its global network of offices, with the launch of its first international office in the Chinese capital, Beijing. This step further demonstrates its commitment to growth and expansion in China and broader ambitions to establish a foothold in Asia’s key maritime hubs.
The move expands the Group’s footprint across Greater China, which is part of its growing global network of over 140 locations.
