Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the United Arab Emirates’ state-backed primary aluminum producer, has executed a new logistics agreement with Gulf Terminal Company to scale up outbound shipments from its eastern coastal terminals. Under the terms of the arrangement, port infrastructure will be upgraded to accommodate an initial export capacity of 250,000 metric tons per year, with operational projections indicating volumes could surpass 300,000 metric tons once the first contractual phase concludes.
The strategic shift positions Khor Fakkan Port, operated by Gulf Terminal Company along the Gulf of Oman, as a dedicated overflow corridor situated outside the narrow and heavily monitored Strait of Hormuz. This development marks a deliberate transition from temporary routing workarounds to long-term supply chain restructuring among Middle Eastern smelters that have navigated recurring maritime transit bottlenecks over recent months.
By securing a reliable secondary export channel, EGA aims to stabilize delivery schedules for industrial consumers across Asia, Europe, and North America. The initiative highlights how regional producers are proactively mitigating chokepoint vulnerabilities to preserve consistent global aluminum flows amid persistent geopolitical and shipping uncertainties.