Middle East
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Rebels withdraw from Yemen ports
15/05/2019Houthi rebels have pulled out of the ports of Hodeidah, Salif and Ras Issa as part of a deal struck between Houthi leaders and the Yemeni Government to enable humanitarian aid into Yemen. READ more
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Damietta aims to make just-in-time history
17/04/2019Egypt’s Damietta Port could be one of the first ports globally to use the just-in-time (JIT) concept prior to approval by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), according to the facility’s authority. READ more
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Potential Damietta Port and PSA partnership
15/03/2019Damietta Port Authority (DPA) and PSA International have met to discuss collaborating on future container handling projects at Egypt’s Damietta Port. READ more
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Middle East ports ease Qatar restrictions
27/02/2019DP World has eased Qatar shipping restrictions in a move that follows Abu Dhabi Ports and allows third party shippers to move cargo to and from Qatar after an extensive ban. READ more
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Major operator boasts of volumes growth
07/02/2019Port operator DP World handled 71.4m teu across its container terminals last year, with gross container volumes growing by 1.9% year-on-year on a reported basis and 2.9% on a like-for-like basis. READ more
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Security concerns prompt Haifa investigation
20/12/2018In a move that could have repercussions for China’s investment in overseas ports, Israel has launched a review into a Chinese deal to develop part of the port of Haifa, amid US security concerns. READ more
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Time for a Middle East rethink
20/12/2018Despite their world-class reputation, the region’s ports may need to re-evaluate their offering. Stevie Knight reports READ more
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Middle East ports at critical turning point
10/12/2018Chronic port overcapacity hangs heavy over the Middle East region, with capacity growth more than double that of throughput growth. READ more
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Iran to sue US over “cruel” sanctions
13/11/2018Iran will bring a lawsuit against the US at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) following “cruel” sanctions and restrictions on its vessels which could see them prevented from entering ports. READ more
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US sanctions exceptions for Chabahar
07/11/2018US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has granted an exception to US sanctions that will allow India to develop Iran’s Chabahar Port. READ more
