Etihad Rail Freight and Trojan Basic Contracting have signed an settlement to boost logistics and transportation companies, supporting the UAE’s sustainability objectives by shifting extra freight from highway to rail.
Credit score: Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail and developer of the UAE Nationwide Rail Community, has introduced that it has signed a Haulage Providers Settlement with Trojan Basic Contracting, a number one UAE development firm. The partnership goals to supply complete transportation and logistics companies for Trojan’s aggregates, marking a strategic effort to boost connectivity and provide chain effectivity throughout the nation.
By this settlement, Etihad Rail Freight will supply end-to-end logistics options, together with first- and last-mile companies, to move aggregates from Trojan’s quarries in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) and Fujairah. The products can be moved through Etihad Rail Freight’s Al Ghail Dry Port rail terminal in RAK to main industrial hubs, together with the Industrial Metropolis of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) and Dubai Industrial Metropolis (DIC). The partnership additionally contains safe storage options at these areas, making certain a seamless and dependable transportation course of.
Gunther J. Ferk, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight, mentioned: “Constructing on the momentum of our freight operations, we’re targeted on enhancing our service choices to purchasers by integrating seamlessly with present suppliers to ship complete end-to-end options. This partnership aligns with our dedication to strengthening the UAE’s logistics infrastructure, whereas prioritising sustainability and security.”
Mohamed Mahmoud, CEO of Trojan Basic Contracting, famous that the partnership will improve operational effectivity, permitting the corporate to streamline logistics operations and make higher use of time and assets.
The collaboration aligns with the UAE’s Web Zero by 2050 technique, aiming to chop CO2 emissions within the highway transport sector by 21% yearly by 2050. Etihad Rail Freight’s companies will contribute to lowering the nation’s carbon footprint, equal to eradicating 8.2 million tonnes of CO2 yearly, by shifting a good portion of transport from highway to rail.
Since its launch, Etihad Rail Freight has emerged as a key participant within the UAE’s logistics sector, setting new requirements for sustainable transportation and providing dependable options for a rising buyer base.
