Middle East

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

APM Terminals and Bahrain Steel have completed an exploration of ways to increase capacity at Bahrain Steel’s Terminal at Khalifa Bin Salman Port.

26th April 2024

APMT and Bahrain Steel complete capacity study

26th April 2024

WORLD

WORLD

A new special economic zone has been opened at the heart of the Arabian Gulf in Saudi Arabia.

15th April 2024

SEZ boosts Saudi Arabia’s maritime capabilities

15th April 2024

EQUIPMENT

EQUIPMENT

Quality data is key to ensuring shipping lines remain resilient, but challenges with transparency remain, says the boss of supply chain solution specialist, Pole Star Global.

8th March 2024

Red Sea crisis underlines need for data

8th March 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Sohar Port and Freezone and TFG Marine are ramping up bunker fuel supply operation within the deep-sea port to bring it on par with Singapore and Rotterdam.

28th February 2024

Sohar drives up its bunkering efficiency

28th February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

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…

27th February 2024

Don’t overplay the issues!

27th February 2024

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

The Port of Salalah in Oman has received the first four of 10 new ZMPC ship-to-shore (STS)…

27th February 2024

Salalah Increases

27th February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

The Port of Salalah in Oman has received the first four of ten new ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes as part of a major upgrade.

23rd February 2024

Omani port begins major crane upgrade

23rd February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Global Energy Storage subsidiary, GPS Innova Singapore, has sold its SRS Middle East terminal to investment firm, Paragon Capital, to focus on its core business operations.

21st February 2024

GES sells Hamriyah Terminal

21st February 2024

OPERATIONS

OPERATIONS

Dubai and Pakistan have strengthened ties with a proposed dedicated freight corridor and economic zone near Karachi.

24th January 2024

Central Asia freight corridor planned

24th January 2024

WORLD

WORLD

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.

15th January 2024

Boosting resilience against upheaval

15th January 2024