Abu dhabi: AD Ports Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Dajin Heavy Industry Co., Ltd., an offshore wind equipment manufacturer, to explore cooperation in offshore wind supply chain development, maritime logistics, port infrastructure, and strategic vessel investments.
According to Emirates News Agency, this collaboration builds on a series of strategic initiatives and partnerships announced by AD Ports Group in the renewable energy and offshore sectors. Recent agreements with Masdar, Siemens Energy, and Green Parrot, as well as the acquisition of Balenciaga Astilleros Shipyard in Spain, are enhancing the Group's offshore energy capabilities.
The MoU reflects the shared ambition of AD Ports Group and Dajin Heavy Industry to combine their strengths to accelerate growth within the offshore wind and energy infrastructure markets in Europe and other regions. The agreement outlines exploration of opportunities in transportation solutions for offshore wind components, development of pre-assembly hubs, cooperation on selected offshore wind tenders and industrial projects, as well as fabrication, assembly, and logistics solutions for offshore energy infrastructure.
Friedrich Portner, Chief Commercial Officer, Maritime and Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, stated, "We are pleased to partner with Dajin Heavy Industry to jointly work on opportunities that leverage our maritime and logistics capabilities in support of the offshore wind sector, a strategic growth area for us. Together, we aim to deliver more integrated, efficient solutions across the renewable energy value chain."
Walid Oulmane, Chief Commercial Officer - New Products, Dajin Heavy Industry, commented, "This MoU represents an exciting opportunity to combine industrial strength, maritime expertise, and long-term strategic vision. We believe both companies can create meaningful value together in support of the global energy transition."
The offshore wind energy market continues to experience substantial global growth, driven by decarbonisation targets, renewable energy investments, and the expansion of offshore wind capacity across Europe, Asia, and emerging markets. The industry is projected to grow from US$109 billion in 2026 to US$307.5 billion by 2035, underscoring the increasing importance of offshore wind within the global energy transition.