Middle East

NEWS

NEWS

A venture capital firm has won a tender to set up a technology accelerator at a cargo port in Israel.

26th January 2022

Port technology accelerator

26th January 2022

NEWS

NEWS

Saudi Arabia is going all out in a drive to become a global logistics hub that connects three continents

25th January 2022

Logistics hub bid

25th January 2022

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

TERMINAL OPERATIONS

MAWANI, the Saudi Port Authority, is planning to award eight multi-purpose terminal concessions at ports in Saudi Arabia

4th January 2022

Eight Concessions

4th January 2022

NEWS

NEWS

Mugharraq Port, a strategic port located in the Al Dhafra region in the United Arab Emirates, has been recognised as an international port facility, helping the port target and accelerate the global…

6th December 2021

International port recognition

6th December 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

A new multipurpose terminal will be built in Egypt’s Safaga Port.

9th November 2021

Safaga terminal announced

9th November 2021

NEWS

NEWS

The revamp and expansion of DP World’s South Container Terminal at Jeddah Islamic Port (JIP) is underway.

2nd November 2021

Jeddah revamp

2nd November 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

The first phase of a Middle East terminal development project has begun.

8th October 2021

Terminal expansion starts

8th October 2021

NEWS

NEWS

CMA CGM has made a big statement regarding its future strategy for the Mid-East…

4th October 2021

CMA CGM DRAWS LINE IN THE SAND…

4th October 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

The first major international project financing in the Iraqi ports sector is underway.

30th September 2021

Iraqi port first

30th September 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

One of Yemen’s ports has suffered infrastructure damage after being attacked by Houthi forces.

13th September 2021

Yemen port strike

13th September 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

AD Ports (Abu Dhabi) Group and CMA CGM Group have signed a 35-year UAE terminal concession agreement.

9th September 2021

UAE terminal concession

9th September 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

The future of the Port of Beirut and the surrounding city is under discussion with a new initiative.

3rd August 2021

Rebuilding Beirut

3rd August 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

An international tender has been launched for a new container terminal in Oman.

19th July 2021

Oman terminal tender

19th July 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

16 costly port projects have been announced by Iran.

16th July 2021

Iran digs deep

16th July 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Sustainability and smart port design will be incorporated into a Middle East container terminal upgrading and development programme.

16th July 2021

Smart upgrade

16th July 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Red Sea Gateway Terminal Limited (RSGT) has completed the sale of two 20% shares.

15th July 2021

Shares sale complete

15th July 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

An investigation is underway at a Middle Eastern port following a fire that broke out after an explosion on a ship.

9th July 2021

Ship explosion

9th July 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

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.

19th June 2021

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

19th June 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

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.

16th June 2021

DIVERSE ACTION PLANS

16th June 2021

MIDDLE EAST

MIDDLE EAST

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming a Middle Eastern port.

7th June 2021

AI port partnership

7th June 2021