<p data-path-to-node="1">Expanding its global footprint into South America, <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="74">AD Ports Group</b> has officially acquired a controlling stake in <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="136">Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI)</b>, a premier agri-bulk port terminal operator in Brazil. The deal, valued at approximately <b data-path-to-node="1" data-index-in-node="267">AED 3.1 billion</b>, represents a strategic entry into one of the world's most vital agricultural trade corridors.</p><h4 data-path-to-node="2"><b data-path-to-node="2" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Gateway to Global Agri-Trade</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="3">The acquisition positions AD Ports Group at the heart of Brazil’s export economy:</p><ul data-path-to-node="4"><li><p data-path-to-node="4,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Logistics Powerhouse:</b> CLI operates high-capacity terminals in the Port of Itaqui, providing essential infrastructure for the export of grains like soybeans and corn.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="4,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Scale and Capacity:</b> The investment secures access to modern terminals equipped with advanced loading technologies and significant storage capacity.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="4,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="4,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Corridor Integration:</b> This move strengthens the "South-South" trade link, connecting Brazil’s massive agricultural output directly to markets in the Middle East and beyond.</p></li></ul><h4 data-path-to-node="5"><b data-path-to-node="5" data-index-in-node="0">Economic Synergy and Investment Value</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="6">The AED 3.1 billion investment underscores AD Ports Group's commitment to diversifying its portfolio and revenue streams:</p><ul data-path-to-node="7"><li><p data-path-to-node="7,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Revenue Growth:</b> The acquisition is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings, driven by the consistent global demand for Brazilian agricultural products.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="7,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Operational Expertise:</b> AD Ports will integrate its global logistics standards with CLI’s localized expertise to further enhance terminal efficiency.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="7,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="7,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Strategic Resilience:</b> By expanding into agri-bulk, the group hedges against volatility in other maritime sectors, securing a stable role in global food security chains.</p></li></ul><h4 data-path-to-node="8"><b data-path-to-node="8" data-index-in-node="0">A New Chapter in International Expansion</b></h4><p data-path-to-node="9">This deal marks one of the most significant overseas investments by a UAE-based maritime entity:</p><ul data-path-to-node="10"><li><p data-path-to-node="10,0,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">South American Footprint:</b> CLI serves as a foundational asset for AD Ports Group’s expansion strategy across Latin America.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,1,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Sustainability and Modernization:</b> Plans include further investment in terminal automation and sustainable logistics practices to meet global environmental standards.</p></li><li><p data-path-to-node="10,2,0"><b data-path-to-node="10,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Global Network Connectivity:</b> The Brazilian assets will be linked into AD Ports Group’s wider network of ports and digital trade platforms, creating a seamless end-to-end supply chain.</p></li></ul><p data-path-to-node="11">This landmark acquisition reinforces the UAE’s growing influence in global trade infrastructure and ensures a long-term strategic presence in the high-growth agricultural export sector.</p>