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About ADSO
Connecting markets since 1968. An international freight forwarder, 100% locally owned, across the GCC and MENA region.
About ADSO
Connecting Markets Since 1968
ADSO is an international freight forwarding company solving freight complexities for its clients, providing air, sea, land, and rail freight through our global network of selected agents.
We have applied exacting standards of innovation in our services throughout our journey, to ensure our customers receive the level of service they deserve.
We use Dubai's strategic location as a transhipment point for cargo moving into neighbouring countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Yemen, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Egypt and Sudan.
ADSO was established in 1968 in Abu Dhabi by the late founder Mr. Philip El Khoury, as the Abu Dhabi Services Office (ADSO).
The ADSO Group of Companies is 100% locally owned, having commenced operations in 1968 with offices in Abu Dhabi and Al Ghuwaifat (UAE border). The company later established offices in Dubai, Mezyad, Jebel Ali, and Muscat, as well as Hamriyah Free Zone, with associated offices and agents throughout the GCC and Middle East.
Mr. Philip El Khoury, founder of ADSO L.L.C.
The Founder
Since operations began in 1968 under Mr. Philip El Khoury (late), ADSO has been recognized as an international freight forwarding company and customs clearance agent across the GCC and MENA region.
ADSO grew under his leadership, expanding with the opening of the ADSO Silla office (UAE–Saudi Arabia border) in 1972, ADSO Dubai in 1974, and ADSO Mezyad and ADSO Jebel Ali in 2004.
Since then, ADSO has opened offices in Khatam Al Shakla, Mizyad, Muscat, Bahrain, KSA, and Hatta, and most recently in Hamriyah Free Zone.
Our Milestones
From a single vision in 1968 to a regional logistics leader. Our journey is built on trust, expertise, and forward momentum.
Founded in Abu Dhabi
Sila office (UAE–KSA border)
Dubai office
Mezyad office (UAE–Oman border)
Jebel Ali Freezone office
Regional footprint in 16 locations across UAE, GCC & Middle East
Our Offices
ADSO has been in the Middle Eastern market since 1968. Our first office in the region was in the United Arab Emirates. Working with our trusted partners across the region, we provide a commercially minded team recognised for its excellence, with innovation, problem-solving and the delivery of intricate projects as our speciality.
UAE offices
GCC and Middle East offices
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