UAE-based Noatum Maritime, part of AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster, has opened its first office in Shanghai, China, as part of the Group’s international expansion strategy.
As disclosed, the new office is dedicated to its agency and maritime services arm – Noatum Maritime Services, which provides solutions to charterers, owners, operators, and ship managers for all vessel and cargo types, from load to discharge. The unit reportedly operates in more than 814 ports worldwide across 118 countries.
It is understood that this new office in Shanghai aims to deliver support to clients, both in China and internationally. Note that the branch shares premises with Noatum Logistics’ existing commercial office.
Ammar Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “Establishing a presence in Shanghai for our Noatum Maritime Services team is a significant step forward in our expansion strategy. Shanghai is a key node in the global supply chain and our presence here enables us to work more closely with charterers and owners in the region while offering responsive, high quality services to our global clients. As we continue to grow our network, proximity and local knowledge remain key to delivering the operational excellence that our clients expect.”
It is worth mentioning that the establishment of the office in Shanghai follows AD Ports Group’s recent expansion of its global network of offices, with the launch of its first international office in the Chinese capital, Beijing. According to Noatum Maritime, this step “further demonstrates” the Group’s “commitment to growth and expansion in China and broader ambitions to establish a foothold in Asia’s key maritime hubs.”