Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, and Gulftainer, a leading global integrated trade infrastructure solutions provider, have signed a strategic agreement to expand aluminium exports from the UAE’s East Coast.

The agreement is part of EGA’s strategy to further strengthen the efficiency and resilience of its outbound logistics, supporting the company’s continued growth and its ability to serve customers in global markets. EGA’s aluminium is the biggest made-in-the-UAE export after oil and gas.

Under the agreement, EGA will route up to 250 thousand tonnes of aluminium from the UAE’s East Coast in the first year, increasing to up to 300 thousand tonnes in the second year. Volumes could increase further in subsequent years.

Gulftainer will further develop port capabilities to accommodate EGA’s requirements.

Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, 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 CEO 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. In 2025, EGA sold more than 2.83 million tonnes of cast metal.