Etihad Rail Freight, a subsidiary of Etihad Rail has signed a Haulage Services Agreement with Trojan General Contracting. The partnership is said to reinforce Etihad Rail Freight’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and providing end-to-end supply chain solutions for efficiency and reliability across the UAE.
The company will provide first and last-mile services to transport aggregates from Trojan’s quarries in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah via its Al Ghail Dry Port rail terminal in RAK to the Industrial City of Abu Dhabi (ICAD) and Dubai Industrial City (DIC). Furthermore, Etihad Rail Freight will also offer secure storage services for Trojan General Contracting’s products at its Al Ghail Dry Port terminal in RAK, as well as at its terminals in ICAD and DIC.
Gunther J. Ferk, CEO of Etihad Rail Freight said, “Building on the momentum of our freight operations, we are focused on enhancing our service offerings to clients by integrating seamlessly with existing providers to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions. This partnership aligns with our commitment to strengthening the UAE’s logistics infrastructure, while prioritising sustainability and safety.”
“By leveraging our National Rail Network and connecting key industrial hubs, we are reducing the reliance on road transport, removing trucks from the roads, and helping in minimising the environmental footprint. In doing so, we provide our clients with streamlined, efficient, and reliable transportation options, reinforcing Etihad Rail Freight’s role as a key facilitator of economic growth and connectivity within the UAE,” Ferk added.
Commenting on the partnership, Mohamed Mahmoud, CEO of Trojan General Contracting said: “This agreement marks a significant milestone in Trojan’s journey to enhance operational efficiency and create value for our partners. Now, we can streamline our logistics operations, ensuring more effective use of time, resources, and assets.”
Both parties have committed to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategy by adopting integrated logistics solutions, with rail as a key component for driving increased volumes of goods in an efficient, reliable, and sustainable way. The UAE National Rail Network aim to reduce reliance on road transport and decreases CO2 emissions in the country’s road transport sector by 21% annually by 2050, which is equivalent to removing 8.2m tonnes of CO2 annually.
Since launching operations, Etihad Rail Freight has become an integral part of the UAE’s logistics sector, attracting customer base that recognises the power of rail transportation, said a statement.
