Middle East

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria to develop and operate the Port of Tartus, marking a major milestone in the country’s post-conflict economic recovery.

14th July 2025

DP World helps boost Syria recovery

14th July 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

A major infrastructure project to transform logistics in the Red Sea region is under way with the laying of the foundation stone for a new logistics corridor linking Jeddah Islamic Port and…

3rd July 2025

Jeddah Port logistics corridor launched

3rd July 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Mawani, the Saudi Ports Authority, in collaboration with the National Center for Privatization, has inked deals to privatise multipurpose cargo terminals at eight key Saudi ports.

26th June 2025

Saudi ports undergo major privatisation

26th June 2025

WORLD

WORLD

Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) has marked 40 years of operation with a record US$190 billion in trade over the last 12 months, a 15% year-on-year increase.

7th May 2025

Jafza drives Dubai’s economic growth

7th May 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) is teaming up with Sultan Logistics to establish a major logistics park at King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam.

1st May 2025

Logistics hub planned for King Abdulaziz Port

1st May 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Jafza is reinforcing its role in Dubai’s thriving logistics sector with an AED 90 million (US$24.5 million) investment in Phase 2 of its logistics park.

28th March 2025

Phase 2 of Jafza logistics park begins

28th March 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Maqta Technologies, the digital arm of AD Ports, has teamed up with Pakistan Single Window (PSW) to enhance digital transformation and efficiency in the country’s trade.

17th March 2025

AD Ports to boost Pakistan’s trade efficiency

17th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

DP World and the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) have officially opened new South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port.

10th March 2025

Jeddah’s South Container Terminal opens

10th March 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

AD Ports Group has launched the Al Faya Dry Port Facility, enhancing port logistics and cargo movement across the UAE through its connection with Khalifa Port.

25th February 2025

AD Ports joins up the dots inland of Khalifa

25th February 2025

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PSA Ventures and Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) are teaming up to advance transformative technologies that will shape the future of global supply chains.

21st February 2025

Advancing supply chain technology collaboration

21st February 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

APM Terminals is deepening its connection with Bahrain through the signing of a new letter of intent with the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications.

20th February 2025

APM Terminals expands operations in Bahrain

20th February 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

The APM Terminals-operated Port of Salalah has invested US$300 million in a major expansion to enhance its role as a key hub in global shipping.

19th February 2025

Port of Salalah plans US$300m upgrade

19th February 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

DP World has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Sokhna Logistics Park, with 65% of the first phase now completed.

12th February 2025

DP World’s Sokhna Logistics Park progresses

12th February 2025

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Ocean container freight rates are set to fall further in February, influenced by the ongoing Middle East ceasefire and the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the latest data from Xeneta.

3rd February 2025

Ocean freight rates to fall further

3rd February 2025

WORLD

WORLD

The shipping industry is hopeful that the Israel-Hamas ceasefire which came into effect on 19 January will bring an end to Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

22nd January 2025

Red Sea attacks respite during ceasefire

22nd January 2025

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO) and TFG Marine, the international marine fuel joint venture founded by Trafigura, Frontline and Golden Ocean, have established a new bunker fuel joint venture to supply vessels…

20th January 2025

New bunker fuel venture for Omani ports

20th January 2025

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

PORT & TERMINAL NEWS

Saudi Arabia’s General Ports Authority (Mawani) has brought on board Lloyd’s Register to help develop management systems and certification preparation for four of the kingdom’s major ports.

9th January 2025

Lloyd’s Register boosts Saudi ports’ efficiency

9th January 2025

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

APM Terminals has extended its concession with the Aqaba Container Terminal in Jordan for a further 15 years.

3rd October 2024

APM Terminals extends Aqaba partnership

3rd October 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Jeddah Islamic Port is to play a key role in Saudi Arabia’s ambitious plans for economic, social and cultural growth.

30th September 2024

Jeddah Port expands for Vision 2030

30th September 2024

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

PROJECTS & INITIATIVES

Kuwait is seeking to revive plans to develop a port to act as a major hub for the northern end of the Arabian Gulf.

25th July 2024

Kuwait-China Port Engagement

25th July 2024