Middle East – Page 2
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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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News3. Dar 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
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NewsSalalah Increases
The Port of Salalah in Oman has received the first four of 10 new ZMPC ship-to-shore (STS)…
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NewsOmani port begins major crane upgrade
A major expansion programme at the Port of Salalah will see annual capacity increase by 20%
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NewsGES sells Hamriyah Terminal
The sale of GES’s Middle East storage site will help the company focus on its core business operations
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NewsCentral Asia freight corridor planned
Dubai and Pakistan have strengthened ties with a proposed dedicated freight corridor and economic zone near Karachi
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NewsBoosting resilience against upheaval
Shippers can help ensure resilience against the effects of geopolitical tensions by opting for flexible contracts, collaborating with supply chain partners and better managing customer expectations
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NewsRea Sea unrest pushes up container rates
Continued diversions to avoid possible Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are pushing up container rates for shippers
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NewsShipping firms continue to avoid Red Sea
Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and others are rerouting container ships as the Red Sea crisis continues
