Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) is a Free Zone located in Abu Dhabi (Taweelah / Khalifa Port), United Arab Emirates, established in 2012, with UAE Financial Free Zone (Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 / National Customs & SEZ Regulatory Authority (United Arab Emirates) listed as its governing authority.

Key Facts

TypeFree Zone
LocationAbu Dhabi (Taweelah / Khalifa Port), United Arab Emirates
Year Established2012
Area100 ha hectares
Companies45
Governing AuthorityUAE Financial Free Zone (Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 / National Customs & SEZ Regulatory Authority (United Arab Emirates)
Statusoperational

Recorded Benefits and Incentives

Direct access to Dubai (Port Rashid) (12.4 km) and Dubai International Airport (11.8 km), governed under UAE Financial Free Zone (Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 — Common-Law Jurisdiction: DIFC Dubai & ADGM Abu Dhabi) with 0% preferential CIT (0-yr holiday) and full customs duty exemption.

Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

Recorded Sector Focus

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) is listed with a sector focus including Maritime And Port Logistics, Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, and Automotive And Ev.

About Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave is a 100.0-hectare deep-water portside customs-bonded container, Ro-Ro automotive, and CFS logistics enclave at Khalifa Port (Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, UAE), operating as the maritime port enclave of KEZAD / Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone (parent id=1359) under AD Ports Group and Abu Dhabi Customs. It hosts 45 terminal, shipping, automotive Ro-Ro, and bonded CFS operators employing ~3,200 workers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of zone is Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)?

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) is a Free Zone.

Where is Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) located?

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) is located in Abu Dhabi (Taweelah / Khalifa Port), United Arab Emirates.

When was Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) established?

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) was established in 2012.

Which governing authority is listed for Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)?

SEZ Explorer records UAE Financial Free Zone (Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 / National Customs & SEZ Regulatory Authority (United Arab Emirates) as the governing authority for Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group). Confirm its current jurisdiction and remit with the authority.

Which sectors are listed for Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)?

Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group) is listed with a sector focus including Maritime And Port Logistics, Bonded Logistics And Warehousing, and Automotive And Ev.

Which benefits and incentives are recorded for Khalifa Port Free Trade Zone — CSP & Autoterminal Customs Bonded Port Enclave (AD Ports Group)?

SEZ Explorer's current record lists: Direct access to Dubai (Port Rashid) (12.4 km) and Dubai International Airport (11.8 km), governed under UAE Financial Free Zone (Federal Law No. 8 of 2004 — Common-Law Jurisdiction: DIFC Dubai & ADGM Abu Dhabi) with 0% preferential CIT (0-yr holiday) and full customs duty exemption. Verify eligibility and current terms with the zone authority.

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