Located in Taweelah, Khalifa Port is the first semi-automated container port in the region, and one of the most efficient and technologically advanced in the world. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure allows the handling of all of Abu Dhabi’s container traffic, with the ability to serve the largest ships at sea, and flexibility for future expansion. In operation since 2012, Khalifa Port is owned by Abu Dhabi Ports and operated by Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT). The port handles general cargo and all of Abu Dhabi’s container traffic, with an annual capacity of 2.5 million TEUs and 12 million tons of general cargo. In 2016, Khalifa Port was named the second fastest growing port on the world.