Middle East – Page 6
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NewsAutonomous truck pioneer
A Middle East container terminal will be the first in the region to implement an autonomous port truck system.
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NewsNEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
The Middle East is home to a number of ‘new generation’ terminal operators looking to expand internationally. AJ Keyes examines their plans, business models and strategies.
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NewsDIVERSE ACTION PLANS
The Red Sea is home to a number of different ports. AJ Keyes assesses how ports and terminal operators in the region are adopting different agendas and strategies.
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NewsTechnology innovation in Israel
An Israeli port is seeking an international accelerator operator to establish a technology incubator for entrepreneurs.
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NewsPorts under attack
Conflict between Israel and Palestine has seen the closure of two ports in Israel with ports determined to be at high risk of attack.
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NewsCivil War takes its toll on Yemeni ports
Port capacity in Yemen has been greatly reduced by the Yemen Civil War and the supply of basic needs is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive.
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NewsCompanies compete to rebuild Beirut
A container shipping company and German consortium have floated plans to rebuild the Port of Beirut following chemical explosions which destroyed a large part of it last year.
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NewsAirstrikes hit Yemen port
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes against Houthi targets have hit a port in Yemen.
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NewsStudy considers SOHAR Port expansion
A feasibility study will be carried out for the expansion of SOHAR Port alongside the addition of a new container terminal capable of receiving mega vessels.
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NewsHutchison Ports to develop Saudi port
Hutchison Ports has signed an investment and operation agreement for a new port in Saudi Arabia.
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NewsCMA CGM to run new terminal in Egypt
CMA CGM has struck a deal to operate and manage a planned new terminal at an Egyptian port.
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News40% of RSGT sold
Two 20% shares of Red Sea Gateway Terminal Limited (RSGT) have been sold to accelerate its domestic and international growth plans.
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NewsQatar blockade lifted
An economic blockade against Qatar lasting more than three years has finally been lifted, freeing the country’s ports to re-establish lost trade links and routes.
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NewsPort of Beirut redevelopment study underway
A strategic study for the redevelopment of the Port of Beirut is being carried out following devastating chemical explosions that destroyed much of the port in August.
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NewsTripoli assists Beirut following port blast
The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August.
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NewsCyber attack attempt on Iran’s ports
Iran’s ports were the recent target of a foiled cyberattack, according to the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran.
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NewsPort of Fujairah expansion contract awarded
Plans for the expansion of the Port of Fujairah are taking shape with the awarding of a design-and-build contract to boost bulk handling capacity and operational efficiency.
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NewsMajor plans for Saudi Global Ports Company
Saudi Global Ports Company (SGPC) has taken a major step in container operations at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD).
