Borouge Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience with Strategic Partnerships in UAE Logistics
Abu Dhabi, UAE: Borouge Plc, a prominent petrochemical company specializing in innovative polyolefin solutions, has announced a series of strategic agreements with key logistics partners in the UAE during the Make it in the Emirates 2026 event. These collaborations aim to enhance supply reliability and operational flexibility for critical industries.
Enhancing Logistics Efficiency
Through partnerships with Gulftainer at Khor Fakkan Port, Gulftainer Shipping, and Etihad Rail, Borouge is fortifying its logistics resilience by broadening access to various export gateways across the UAE. These agreements are anticipated to improve logistics efficiency and port connectivity, facilitating quicker and more reliable cargo movement throughout Borouge’s export network. The partnerships will support flexible routing across both sea and rail, ensuring stable and consistent supply flows.
These collaborations underscore a mutual commitment among leading national logistics partners to bolster the UAE’s industrial ecosystem and enhance the resilience and competitiveness of its global trade infrastructure.
Strategic Insights from Leadership
Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge Plc, emphasized the significance of these partnerships in advancing Borouge’s logistics capabilities. He stated that the development of a flexible, multi-modal logistics network, in close collaboration with trusted national partners, enhances the company’s ability to serve customers with greater reliability and efficiency. This strategy not only ensures continuity of supply but also solidifies Borouge’s position as a dependable global supplier, contributing to the UAE’s industrial growth through strengthened local partnerships.
Access to Key Export Gateways
The agreement with Gulftainer at Khor Fakkan Port secures Borouge access to a strategically located East Coast terminal. This access allows Borouge to diversify its export gateways, reducing reliance on existing routes and enhancing vessel access through alternative, less congested pathways.
Furthermore, Gulftainer Shipping will oversee Borouge’s inland supply chain volumes, ensuring seamless coordination between inland transport and port operations. This integration is expected to improve visibility, decrease turnaround times, and enhance overall operational efficiency, while also supporting increased throughput with reduced cost exposure.
Advancing Rail Logistics
Building on its established collaboration with Etihad Rail, Borouge is further enhancing its logistics capabilities by developing an integrated rail solution that links its operations in Ruwais to East Coast ports. This rail corridor will enable high-volume, reliable cargo movement, supported by staging capabilities near port terminals. The collaboration with Etihad Rail is also expected to yield more predictable transit times and contribute to lower emissions by facilitating a shift from road to rail transport.
Transitioning to a Multi-Modal Network
These agreements signify a pivotal evolution in Borouge’s logistics strategy, transitioning from a port-dependent model to a diversified, multi-gateway, and multi-modal network. This transformation positions Borouge to operate with increased agility and scalability, ensuring continuity of supply while optimizing cost and operational performance across its global value chain. It also reinforces Borouge’s contribution to the UAE’s economic diversification agenda through in-country value creation, local collaboration, and industrial resilience.
By leveraging the UAE’s world-class infrastructure and deepening collaborations with national logistics leaders, Borouge is establishing a new standard for resilience, scalability, and sustainability in the petrochemical sector.
Formation of Borouge International
The successful formation of Borouge International on March 30, 2026, has positioned the company as the fourth-largest polyolefins producer globally, based on nameplate capacity. This new entity combines premium products, proprietary technologies, and a global footprint. Borouge Plc is now part of Borouge International, which is expected to enhance its long-term competitiveness, geographic diversification, and scale, providing a broader foundation for future value creation while maintaining a commitment to shareholder returns.
About Borouge Plc
Borouge Plc, listed on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX symbol: BOROUGE / ISIN AEE01072B225), is a leading petrochemical company that offers innovative and differentiated polyolefin solutions for various industries, including infrastructure, energy, mobility, healthcare, agriculture, and advanced packaging. The company employs over 2,900 people and serves customers in more than 90 countries across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Founded in 1998 through a strategic partnership between ADNOC and Borealis, Borouge was established to build and operate a polyolefins complex in Al Ruwais Industrial City, UAE, which is now one of the largest integrated polyolefin complexes globally. Since March 2026, Borouge International has held a majority 90% stake in Borouge.
For more information, visit: borouge.com
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- Borouge Global Communications: Media@borouge.com
- Borouge Investor Relations: IR@borouge.com
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Published on 2026-05-07 20:29:00 • By the Editorial Desk
