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Author Archives: logisticseditor
Posted inFunds + Flows
RSGT looks to invest up to USD 1 bn in Bangladesh after expanding Patenga’s capacity
The Saudi operator has launched full-scale operations at Bangladesh's Patenga Container Terminal following a USD 170 mn upgrade
Posted inAlso on Our Radar
Riyadh Air orders 34 widebodies from Airbus + Boeing
The widebodies build toward Riyadh Air's target of more than 100 destinations by 2030
Posted inThe Lede
Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade on Saudi Arabia
A complete closure would severely impact Red Sea cargo — especially a problem for Saudi Arabia
Posted inProjects
Mawani inks seven agreements to expand Jeddah's logistics capacity
The additions bring the number of logistics centers across Saudi ports to 34 — half of them in Jeddah — with total investment exceeding SAR 14 bn
Posted inAlso on Our Radar
UAE’s aerospace firm Sanad reports record 1H revenue
Sanad inducted 120 engines, up 33.3% y-o-y, and lifted engine deliveries 53.8%, putting it on track for about 300 shop visits a year by the end of 2026
Posted inThe Lede
Uber’s USD 14.8 bn bid for Delivery Hero set to hand it indirect control of DFM-listed Talabat
The takeover is expected to close in 2H 2027, subject to the minimum acceptance threshold and regulatory clearances
Posted inShipping + Maritime
Carriers and ins’ers are both charging a war premium on regional freight
New liner surcharges are adding to already elevated shipping costs
Posted inPorts
Turkey's Argaz to build a new LPG terminal at Sudan's Suakin port
The project will pair a dedicated berth capable of handling three gas carriers simultaneously with 28k cbm of storage
Posted inAlso on Our Radar
Bahri launches a new bonded zone at Jeddah Islamic Port
The 95k sqm facility can store more than 80k pallets and handle over 1 mn pallets annually