Middle East
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NewsAPM Terminals extends Aqaba partnership
APM Terminals has extended its concession at Aqaba Container Terminal for 15 years, investing US$42 million to enhance sustainability and operations
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NewsJeddah Port expands for Vision 2030
Jeddah Islamic Port is central to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, with a US$1.7bn infrastructure investment enhancing trade and global connectivity
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NewsDigital Iraq
Iraq is accelerating efforts to utilise digitalisation at the ports of Umm Qasr (North and South). During the first …
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NewsKuwait-China Port Engagement
Kuwait is seeking to revive plans to develop a port to act as a major hub for the northern end of the Arabian Gulf.
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NewsDammam Capacity UP
Saudi Global Ports (SGP) has acquired three automated ship to shore quay cranes and three hybrid automated…
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NewsUAE and China strengthen ties
DP World and Zhejiang Seaport Group have teamed up to strengthen port logistics and shipping routes between UAE and China
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NewsJafza to build new manufacturing hub
Jebel Ali Port and Free Zone is expanding its services with the building of a new campus for global power management company, Eaton
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NewsOmani port expansion on track
A major expansion plan at the Port of Salalah in Oman is on track
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NewsUnipart invests in Saudi supply chain
British firm Unipart has spotted Saudi Arabia as a key hub for logistics across Europe and Asia
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NewsIndia and Iran strike Chabahar deal
India and Iran have agreed a 10-year deal over the development and management of the Port…
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NewsBreaking ground at new Saudi logistics park
The groundbreaking ceremony has been held for a new US$250m logistics park at Jeddah Islamic Port
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NewsDP World invests in Romania
DP World has opened three major new sites in Romania, boosting the country’s growing status as a key hub of European trade
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NewsCavotec inks service deal with Oman
Cavotec has signed a new agreement with the Port of Salalah in Oman to service its vacuum mooring units
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NewsDar es Salaam – Big questions to answer
Serious questions have surfaced regarding the award to Adani Ports of the concession to operate the Dar es Salaam Container Terminal, Tanzania International Container Terminal Services
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NewsAPMT and Bahrain Steel complete capacity study
APM Terminals and Bahrain Steel have completed an exploration of ways to increase capacity at Bahrain Steel’s Terminal at Khalifa Bin Salman Port
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NewsBeirut Rebuild Plan
French Engineering firms, Artelia and Egis, have developed the proposal with funding…
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NewsSEZ boosts Saudi Arabia’s maritime capabilities
A new special economic zone located next to Ras Al-Khair Port in Saudi Arabia promises to boost the kingdom’s maritime offering
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NewsRed Sea crisis underlines need for data
Quality data is key to ensuring shipping lines remain resilient, but challenges with transparency remain
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NewsSohar drives up its bunkering efficiency
The Middle East port and freezone is following in the foosteps of Singapore and Rotterdam
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NewsDon’t overplay the issues!
Non-specialist headline news sources have gone overboard on the impact of the Houthi-led Red Sea closure. Andrew Penfold takes a penetrating look at the cost impacts and other factors that will shape the outcome of any long-term loss of this routeing
