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AD Ports adds trucks, ships and air cargo routes during Strait of Hormuz disruption
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Fusion42 · 16 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
AD Ports Group expanded alternative cargo routes across sea, road, rail, and air to maintain UAE supply chains amid disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, increasing truck capacity, rail frequency, and air cargo solutions especially for critical goods. This operational pivot supported record quarterly profits despite significant declines in container and bulk cargo volumes via the traditional Strait of Hormuz corridor.
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You face immediate room to pivot supply chains away from vulnerable sea chokepoints by leveraging expanded multi-modal routes in the UAE. Build partnerships with AD Ports or similar hubs to offer alternatives that stay reliable when traditional corridors stall.
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