Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of ports and Khalifa Industrial Zone (Kizad) in the Emirate, has launched the third annual Truck Drivers Safety Campaign to promote safe driving behaviours among port users.
The week-long campaign titled "Be Aware and Drive with Care" being held at the Khalifa Port from April 24 to 26, and at Zayed Port on April 27 and 28, will impart safe driving tips to around 2,000 people who regularly drive inside the port premises.
The campaign in partnership with Borouge, Abu Dhabi Terminals (ADT), and Grand Mills; has the involvement and support of Abu Dhabi Police, Emirates Traffic Safety Society, Emirates Driving Company, National Security Institute, the Department of Transport (DOT), Medeor Hospital, Life Line Hospital (LLH) and DULSCO.
"This awareness drive is one of the most important events in Abu Dhabi Ports’ calendar as it has already made a positive impact on the road traffic safety standards in our ports. This is part of our proactive approach to ensure the safety of everyone using our port services," said Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports.
"The elaborate arrangements and huge resources made available for this campaign highlights our conviction that awareness is the key to safety, which is our top priority," he added.
Al Shamisi, "With more than a thousand trucks and cars entering Khalifa Port Container Terminal on a daily basis, Abu Dhabi Terminals has a strong commitment to keeping the roads safe and foster a safe driving culture. We place the highest priority on the health and safety of our workforce and the people that use the port, and we are proud to join forces with our strategic partners to raise awareness about this important issue and maintain our excellent safety record," said Martijn van de Linde, CEO, Abu Dhabi Terminals."