Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, 30 September 2026: Gulftainer, a leading global integrated trade infrastructure solutions provider, and Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the UAE outside oil and gas, have signed a strategic agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast.
Under the agreement, EGA will route up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium from Khorfakkan Port in the first year, increasing to up to 300,000 tonnes in the second year. Volumes could increase further in subsequent years. This move will further strengthen the efficiency and resilience of EGA’s outbound logistics, supporting the company’s continued growth and its ability to serve customers in global markets.
Gulftainer will further develop port capabilities to accommodate EGA’s requirements. Farid Belbouab, Group CEO of Gulftainer, said: “This agreement goes far beyond logistics – it is about building resilience for UAE trade. By enabling Emirates Global Aluminium’s increasing logistics demand through the UAE’s East Coast, we are providing a strategic, efficient and reliable gateway to global markets. It underscores Gulftainer’s fully integrated platform in serving the nation’s most strategic industries.”
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: “EGA is the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, and our customers in more than 50 countries need our metal. We have already made considerable progress diversifying our outbound logistics to ensure reliable deliveries. Today’s agreement with Gulftainer is another important step forward.
