Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Gulftainer announced on 30 September 2026 that they had signed an agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast.
The agreement forms part of EGA’s strategy to strengthen the efficiency and resilience of its outbound logistics, supporting continued growth and deliveries to customers in international markets.
Under the agreement, EGA will route up to 250,000 tonnes of aluminium through the UAE’s East Coast in the first year. The volume will increase to up to 300,000 tonnes in the second year and could rise further in subsequent years.
Gulftainer will develop port capabilities to accommodate EGA’s planned export requirements. The arrangement adds to EGA’s efforts to diversify its outbound logistics and ensure reliable deliveries to customers across its international markets.
Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, chief executive officer of EGA, said: “EGA is the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, and our customers in more than 50 countries need our metal. We have already made considerable progress diversifying our outbound logistics to ensure reliable deliveries. Today’s agreement with Gulftainer is another important step forward.”
Farid Belbouab, group chief executive officer of Gulftainer, said: “This agreement goes far beyond logistics – it is about building resilience for UAE trade. By enabling Emirates Global Aluminium’s increasing logistics demand through the UAE’s East Coast, we are providing a strategic, efficient and reliable gateway to global markets. It underscores Gulftainer’s fully integrated platform in serving the nation’s most strategic industries.”
EGA supplies aluminium to more than 400 customers in over 50 countries worldwide. The company sold more than 2.83 million tonnes of cast metal in 2025. Its aluminium is the UAE’s largest domestically manufactured export after oil and gas.