Middle East

The world’s largest privately-owned and independent port operator Gulftainer recorded a strong performance in 2015, with an overall growth of 4% across its global portfolio.

AMP Terminals (APMT) and YBA Kanoo Holdings are planning an initial public offering (IPO) of Bahrain’s Khalifa Bin Salman Port in early 2016.

APM Terminals (APMT) says further delays to the regional transportation hub of Jordan, Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), are expected following a “premature and illegal” strike last week.

Does excess Middle East port development mark an eye to the future, or too much too soon? Stevie Knight reports

New data suggests that Black Sea ports are continuing to increase their container volumes in 2013 – with the Russian terminals and Poti in Georgia benefitting most from market development.

UAE based Gulftainer is set to see volumes soar in 2013 as it continues to expand its global footprint, with Saudi Arabia being the main driving force.