Sharjah, United Arab Emirates – July 29, 2026:Gulftainer, a leading global trade infrastructure company, recently hosted government entities in Khorfakkan to outline the next phase of expansion at its UAE East Coast gateway.
The briefing detailed plans to scale Khorfakkan Port into a foremost global gateway, with investments in deeper capacity, AI-driven terminal operations, and enhanced connectivity through GT Ports, GT Lines, GT Logistics, and GT Parks. The expansion aims to strengthen trade corridors across the UAE, GCC, Indian Subcontinent, East Africa, and China.
“Khorfakkan is central to our vision of building integrated, resilient supply chains. This expansion and the strength of our partnerships will ensure we continue to deliver Where Trade Works”. Said Farid Belbouab, Group CEO of Gulftainer.
On the sidelines of the event, Gulftainer held a recognition ceremony to honor key Sharjah and Khorfakkan government entities as well as federal government agenciesfor their commitment to enabling trade growth and advancing the Khorfakkan gateway.
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About Gulftainer:
Founded in the Emirate of Sharjah, in the UAE, in 1976, Gulftainer (GT) has evolved from a pioneering port operator into a global trade infrastructure company, enabling the seamless movement of goods through integrated ports, logistics, industrial ecosystems and maritime services. As global supply chains become increasingly interconnected and complex, businesses require more than standalone infrastructure. They need trusted partners capable of connecting every stage of the supply chain with reliability, efficiency and certainty.
Gulftainer addresses this challenge by developing integrated trade ecosystems that strengthen connectivity, improve resilience and enable sustainable economic growth. Today, Gulftainer operates through four complementary business platforms: GT Ports develops and operates world-class gateway ports and marine terminals; GT Logistics delivers integrated logistics, freight forwarding, contract logistics and multimodal transport solutions; GT Parks develops large-scale logistics parks, bonded zones, industrial parks and integrated trade ecosystems; GT Maritime connects global markets through liner shipping and maritime services, integrating ocean transportation with Gulftainer’s port and inland logistics network.
Together, these four platforms create a unified trade ecosystem that enables cargo to move more efficiently, supply chains to become more resilient, and businesses to access markets with greater confidence.
Rooted in Sharjah and driven by a global ambition, Gulftainer continues to invest in the infrastructure, connectivity and partnerships that shape the future of international trade.
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