AD Ports Group has announced the deployment of a high-capacity terrestrial connectivity infrastructure across the company’s businesses to support real-time operational synchronicity as part of its digital transformation plan, designed to be artificial intelligence (AI) ready and linking major maritime and logistics assets across its portfolio.
“The future of global trade is intelligent and predictive. Under the guidance of our wise leadership in the UAE, we are embracing and leading this change by collaborating with globally leading technology companies to help us ensure that digital intelligence remains at the heart of our operations, driving global trade and supply chain resilience,” said Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group.
The new network, delivered by e& UAE, extends the terrestrial digital backbone of AD Ports Group to more than 1,000 kilometres, connecting the company’s assets in Abu Dhabi. This will enable the continuous streaming of high-volume sensor data, video feeds, and Internet of Things (IoT) signals, creating a fully integrated environment ready for machine learning and automated decision-making.
Designed for ultra-low latency, the network is aimed at providing a foundation for AI models to process data and deliver real-time inference within milliseconds.
“Advanced connectivity is now essential to the way major industrial and logistics hubs operate, scale and compete. Through this collaboration with AD Ports Group, e& UAE has delivered a future-ready digital backbone that powers speed, security and scalability, while creating the foundation for more advanced automation, analytics and AI-led operations,” said Masood M. Sharif Mahmood, Group CEO of e& and CEO of e& UAE.
The initiative is the latest milestone in AD Ports Group ongoing digital transformation journey. In 2025, the company announced the phased rollout of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity across its global operations, aimed at enabling real-time data exchange with vessels and delivering always-on connectivity for ports and terminals to drive new efficiencies and fuel savings.
