AD Ports Group, a key enabler of global trade and logistics, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Critical Minerals Forum (CMF) to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening global supply chains for critical minerals. The collaboration will support rising global demand for key materials used in clean energy technologies and electric vehicle (EV) production.
Under this agreement, AD Ports Group will leverage its expansive network of ports, terminals, and shipping routes to support CMF’s mission of expanding resilient, diversified mineral supply chains. The move aligns with AD Ports Group’s commitment to enabling trade and driving global economic growth through sustainable infrastructure.
Meeting rising demand for clean energy minerals
With demand for critical minerals such as graphite, cobalt, manganese, nickel, and lithium expected to grow rapidly, this partnership comes at a critical time. According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle production requires six times more minerals than traditional cars. Demand for graphite, cobalt, and nickel is projected to rise 20-fold, while lithium demand may increase 13-fold by 2040. Meanwhile, the World Bank estimates that three billion tonnes of critical minerals will be needed to decarbonise the global energy system by 2050.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, Managing Director and Group CEO of AD Ports Group, said:
“Our collaboration with the Critical Minerals Forum represents a pivotal step in addressing the growing global demand for critical minerals, which are essential for decarbonisation and sustainable energy solutions. Leveraging AD Ports Group’s world-class infrastructure, we are uniquely positioned to support resilient and diversified supply chains. This collaboration underscores our commitment to enabling trade and driving global economic growth, while contributing to the transition to a greener future.”
A step forward in mineral supply chain resilience
The CMF plays a leading role in fostering collaboration among stakeholders—including miners, processors, manufacturers, investors, and the public sector—to promote transparency in pricing, cost structures, and supply-demand trends.
Rob Strayer, President of the Critical Minerals Forum, commented:
“This partnership marks a significant step forward in ensuring the resilience and diversification of critical minerals supply chains globally. Critical minerals often move between multiple continents from mine to processor to manufacturer. AD Ports Group’s extensive logistics capabilities will be instrumental in achieving our shared goals.”
The agreement is expected to unlock growth opportunities in high-potential global markets while contributing to sustainable development and the global clean energy transition. Both organisations underlined the importance of resilient infrastructure in meeting future demand and enabling long-term economic and environmental success.
