Middle East

DP World says that the economic downturn will not have any impact on completion of the new international transhipment terminal at Kochi in India.

Kalmar has been awarded a contract to supply 42 Ottawa 4x2 terminal tractors for the expansion of the Port of Salalah, located in the southern region of Oman.

DP World (50%) and Entreprise Portuaire dAlger-EPAL ed Entreprise Portuaire de Djen Djen (50%) have put together a joint-venture to manage a container terminal in the Algerian Port of Djen Djen. In…

Port Said on the Suez Canal could receive investment of $5.42bn to expand existing facilities. By 2015, the Port will be handling more than 50m containers.

Saudi Seaports Authority has started a $140m development programme centred on Jeddah Islamic Port, which aims to reduce congestion brought about by increased throughput. 

Saudi Seaports Authority is to implement a $143m capacity enhancement programme. The main focus of attention will be at Jeddah Islamic Port, where money will be spent on boosting productivity.