Middle East
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Qatar blockade lifted
06/01/2021An 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. READ more
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Port of Beirut redevelopment study underway
30/11/2020A 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. READ more
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Tripoli assists Beirut following port blast
20/11/2020The Port of Tripoli has been assisting Beirut following the two huge explosions that rocked the capital on 4 August. READ more
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Cyber attack attempt on Iran’s ports
19/10/2020Iran’s ports were the recent target of a foiled cyberattack, according to the Ports and Maritime Organization of Iran. READ more
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Port of Fujairah expansion contract awarded
12/10/2020Plans for the expansion of the Port of Fujairah are taking shape with the awarding of a design-and-build contract to boost bulk handling capacity and operational efficiency. READ more
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Major plans for Saudi Global Ports Company
06/10/2020Saudi Global Ports Company (SGPC) has taken a major step in container operations at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz Port Dammam (KAPD). READ more
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Abu Dhabi Ports acquires logistics provider
28/09/2020Abu Dhabi Ports has acquired a logistics provider as part of its move towards providing supply chain logistics solutions. READ more
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Operating plans unveiled at Hamad Port’s CT2
21/09/2020Qatar’s Ministry of Transport and Communications has said that the initial operation of Hamad Port’s Container Terminal 2 (CT2) is set to begin in December. READ more
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BEIRUT KILLER BLAST
20/09/2020Who is responsible for the horrific Beirut Port blast will be formally decided in due course but already it is clear that a patchwork of mismanagement and complacency underpins this catastrophic event, the likes of which must not be allowed to READ more
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DP World makes play for Israeli port
18/09/2020DP World will form a joint venture with a shipbuilding company in an effort to secure a tender for a major Israeli port. READ more
