The strategic alliance offers the benefits of world-class ship management system and team to third parties

AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), an enabler of integrated trade, transport and logistics solutions, and Columbia Group, a leading global integrated maritime, logistics, leisure and energy platform, have formed a joint venture to optimise third party vessel operations, and that of AD Ports Group’s ocean-going fleet, through state-of-the-art fleet management systems.

ُExtensive ship management experience

The newly formed entity, Noatum – CSM Limited, combines Columbia Group’s expertise in advanced fleet management systems and AI-driven performance analytics, with AD Ports Group’s diverse fleet and extensive ship management experience, both globally and regionally.

Also, by integrating ship management into AD Ports Group’s Maritime & Shipping Cluster service portfolio, this strategic alliance offers the benefits of world-class ship management system and team to third parties.

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The JV

The JV will benefit from immediate access to Columbia Group’s Performance Optimisation Control Room (POCR), an advanced digital platform designed to catalyse fleet performance enhancement, predictive maintenance, and regulatory compliance.

The platform

This platform provides continuous live monitoring and comprehensive decision support tools to optimise voyages, speed, bunker usage, and emissions. The system will harness data from multiple vessels to empower informed decision-making and enhance operational and commercial performance

Exceptional operational competency
Captain Ammar Mubarak Al Shaiba, CEO – Maritime & Shipping Cluster, AD Ports Group, said: “This partnership symbolises a pivotal advancement in maritime asset management, merging the strengths of Columbia Group and AD Ports Group. As we expand our capabilities, we are benefitting our clients by elevating quality and efficiency. We are committed to offering a holistic suite of services with exceptional operational competency and expertise, further fortifying our position as a global maritime service provider.”

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Maritime asset management.

Mark O’Neil, President and CEO – Columbia Group said: “This partnership marks a significant milestone in our shared vision to set new standards in maritime asset management. Combining Columbia’s global expertise with AD Ports Group’s strong presence in the Middle East will drive operational excellence and innovation in the region’s maritime sector. We look forward to building a sustainable and future-ready business together.”

Strategically based in the UAE

Strategically based in the UAE, the JV will support day-to day management and introduce comprehensive crew management, procurement, training, and other operational services to ensure best-in-class asset management practices. Noatum – CSM Limited will unlock a broad array of additional skills, capabilities and operational excellence for clients.

About AD Ports Group

AD Ports Group is committed to building elite trade and logistics propositions. As trade has grown, so have we. Today, we are an integrated business across 5 clusters – Digital, Economic Cities & Free Zones, Logistics, Maritime & Shipping, and Ports connecting global maritime routes and international trading partners.

About  Columbia Group,

An integrated maritime services platform providing a “second party” ship management operation, logistics, procurement, technology, IT, crewing, sustainability consulting, catering, and people.

They has evolved to offer our partners a scaled and tailored offering, while remaining committed to researching renewables and developing new technologies. Their turnkey solutions guarantee cost-optimised operations and benefits obtained from economies of scale.

Leveraging a wide network of 50+ ship management offices, representative offices, crewing agencies and training centres, as well as 150+ group offices across the world, They service their partners within similar time zones and provide high level of support to diverse fleet and crew trading worldwide.

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