Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone in the Emirate, has started initial trial operations of its Port Community System, ‘Maqta Gateway’, following the successful completion of Stage 1 of the overall project development.
Maqta Gateway, the first purpose built Port Community System (PCS) in the Emirates, now offers shipping lines, shipping agents, customs agents, terminal operators and other government agencies a single point-of-access and real-time information across a wide range of services.
“Maqta Gateway will play a prominent role in facilitating the growing import and export activities, positioning Abu Dhabi as a major business hub in the region,” said Captain Mohammad Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports.
“Our goal towards the Emirate’s economic diversification goes beyond supporting the mandate. At Abu Dhabi Ports, we strive to constantly innovate and employ new technologies to become key enablers of diversification by streamlining maritime trade in the Emirate. With our esteemed leadership’s support and under their guidance we are able to deliver on these commitments.”
Shipping agents and shipping lines, operating vessels through Abu Dhabi Ports’ flagship Khalifa Port, may begin utilising the new system as part of the initial operational stage, according to Abu Dhabi Ports.
All vessel related activities can be made through Maqta Gateway with continuous status updates on vessel and cargo movements through the port.
