U.S. Ambassador Visits APM Terminals Bahrain, Strengthening U.S.-Bahrain Economic Partnership
TDT | Manama
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As part of the U.S. Embassy’s Discover America Week, APM Terminals Bahrain welcomed U.S. Ambassador Steven C. Bondy to Khalifa Bin Salman Port, highlighting the strong economic ties between the United States and Bahrain. This visit emphasized the growing economic cooperation between the two nations and their shared commitment to enhancing trade, investment, and global supply chain efficiency.
The visit coincides with the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement, which has quadrupled bilateral trade since its signing in 2004. Ambassador Bondy’s tour of the port, alongside meetings with senior APM Terminals executives, focused on the port’s advanced infrastructure and exploring ways to further enhance trade flows and support U.S. companies operating in Bahrain.
Khalifa Bin Salman Port plays a pivotal role in facilitating U.S. exports to the region, reinforcing Bahrain’s status as a key logistics hub in the Middle East. Its strategic location, coupled with APM Terminals’ innovative commercial solutions, ensures the port’s continued contribution to advancing economic collaboration between the two nations.
“Our partnership with Bahrain, anchored by the U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement and the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), continues to drive shared prosperity and stability,” said U.S. Ambassador Bondy. “Today’s discussions at Khalifa Bin Salman Port emphasized the critical role of trade and investment in fostering economic growth, strengthening supply chains, and creating high-value opportunities for both our nations.”
Discussions also covered the newly established U.S. Trade Zone in Bahrain, located near Khalifa Bin Salman Port, which is expected to further integrate U.S. companies into Bahrain’s growing economy, boost bilateral trade, and create jobs.
Matthew Luckhurst, Managing Director of APM Terminals Bahrain, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to enabling trade and supporting Bahrain’s economic growth. “At APM Terminals Bahrain, we are dedicated to enhancing trade efficiency with world-class services,” said Luckhurst. “This visit reaffirms our commitment to strengthening trade ties between Bahrain and the U.S., fostering new partnerships that will drive future economic prosperity.”
APM Terminals Bahrain also outlined its plan to align with Bahrain’s national sustainability goals. The company aims to reduce its carbon emissions by 70% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2040. A $10 million investment in renewable energy, including solar panels, will make Khalifa Bin Salman Port the region’s first fully electric, energy-sufficient seaport by the end of 2024. This initiative aligns with the Kingdom’s broader decarbonization strategy led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
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