Middle East

Safaga terminal announced
2021-11-09T16:40:00+00:00By Rebecca Jeffrey
A new multipurpose terminal will be built in Egypt’s Safaga Port.
Green safeguarding
2021-10-12T09:54:00+01:00
Safeguarding the UAE’s environment is a priority for one global logistics company.
Terminal expansion starts
2021-10-08T15:05:00+01:00
The first phase of a Middle East terminal development project has begun.
Terminal expansion starts
2021-10-08T09:35:00+01:00
The first phase of a Middle East terminal development project has begun.
Iraqi port first
2021-09-30T11:51:00+01:00
The first major international project financing in the Iraqi ports sector is underway.
Rehoming nature
2021-09-29T15:48:00+01:00
A Middle Eastern port operator is spearheading a coral relocation study that safeguards biodiversity.

Yemen port strike
2021-09-13T13:30:00+01:00
One of Yemen’s ports has suffered infrastructure damage after being attacked by Houthi forces.
UAE terminal concession
2021-09-09T15:07:00+01:00
AD Ports (Abu Dhabi) Group and CMA CGM Group have signed a 35-year UAE terminal concession agreement.
Bunkering opens up
2021-09-01T14:08:00+01:00
Bunkering services will soon be available a Middle Eastern port seeking growth.
Suez mega capacity
2021-08-31T10:01:00+01:00
The Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has become a mega vessel contender.
Beirut needs digitalisation
2021-08-13T09:38:00+01:00
Digitalisation is one of the key foundational stones for the reconstruction and modernisation of the Port of Beirut operations, a new report has found.
Enhanced gas network
2021-08-10T10:49:00+01:00
A middle eastern port group has embarked on a nationwide upgrade to ensure non-stop gas supply for customers.
Rebuilding Beirut
2021-08-03T10:28:00+01:00
The future of the Port of Beirut and the surrounding city is under discussion with a new initiative.
Hydrogen project takes off
2021-07-22T17:20:00+01:00
Oman’s green hydrogen project is gaining momentum with a new partner.
Oman terminal tender
2021-07-19T12:09:00+01:00
An international tender has been launched for a new container terminal in Oman.

Iran digs deep
2021-07-16T13:16:00+01:00
16 costly port projects have been announced by Iran.
Smart upgrade
2021-07-16T11:50:00+01:00
Sustainability and smart port design will be incorporated into a Middle East container terminal upgrading and development programme.
Shares sale complete
2021-07-15T13:07:00+01:00
Red Sea Gateway Terminal Limited (RSGT) has completed the sale of two 20% shares.
Ship explosion
2021-07-09T17:04:00+01:00
An investigation is underway at a Middle Eastern port following a fire that broke out after an explosion on a ship.
Autonomous truck pioneer
2021-07-07T13:50:00+01:00
A Middle East container terminal will be the first in the region to implement an autonomous port truck system.
NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
2021-06-19T18:37:00+01:00
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.
DIVERSE ACTION PLANS
2021-06-16T16:42:00+01:00
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.
The cost of war
2021-06-10T16:45:00+01:00
Conflict in Yemen is taking a costly toll on the country’s ports.
AI port partnership
2021-06-07T13:29:00+01:00
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming a Middle Eastern port.

Technology innovation in Israel
2021-05-25T16:57:00+01:00
An Israeli port is seeking an international accelerator operator to establish a technology incubator for entrepreneurs.
Ports under attack
2021-05-14T14:21:00+01:00
Conflict between Israel and Palestine has seen the closure of two ports in Israel with ports determined to be at high risk of attack.
Civil War takes its toll on Yemeni ports
2021-04-28T10:56:00+01:00
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.
Companies compete to rebuild Beirut
2021-04-12T12:37:00+01:00
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.
Airstrikes hit Yemen port
2021-03-24T13:28:00+00:00
Saudi-led coalition airstrikes against Houthi targets have hit a port in Yemen.
Study considers SOHAR Port expansion
2021-02-16T15:48:00+00:00
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.
Hutchison Ports to develop Saudi port
2021-02-15T13:15:00+00:00
Hutchison Ports has signed an investment and operation agreement for a new port in Saudi Arabia.
CMA CGM to run new terminal in Egypt
2021-01-28T12:59:00+00:00
CMA CGM has struck a deal to operate and manage a planned new terminal at an Egyptian port.
40% of RSGT sold
2021-01-28T11:12:00+00:00
Two 20% shares of Red Sea Gateway Terminal Limited (RSGT) have been sold to accelerate its domestic and international growth plans.
Qatar blockade lifted
2021-01-06T22:24:00+00:00
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.
Port of Beirut redevelopment study underway
2020-11-30T13:59:00+00:00
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.
Tripoli assists Beirut following port blast
2020-11-20T07:32:00+00:00
The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August.

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