SHIPPING + MARITIME-

India’s IPGL to source equipment from Gulf-based firms to use at Iran’s Chabahar Port: India’s state-owned India Ports Global (IPGL), which was formed to develop and run Iran’s Chabahar Port,is reportedly looking to purchase cranes and other container handling equipment from entities based in the Gulf for use at the port, ETInfra quotes a government source it says has knowledge of the matter. IPGL is scrapping tenders issued a year ago to acquire equipment for the port and is now looking at different suppliers from Abu Dhabi, Dubai or Sharjah, a government source with knowledge of the matter told the outlet. Multiple attempts to purchase equipment since 2017 had failed due to suppliers being wary of contracts with Iran due to sanctions.

AVIATION-

Emirates SkyCargo services can now be booked on Kuehne+Nagel: Emirates SkyCargo has established a direct host-to-host link with Kuehne+Nagel, making it accessible on the freight forwarder’s booking engine, according to a press release. The direct connection will ease booking processes for Kuehne+Nagel agents, allowing access to the SkyCargo’ schedules, rates and available capacity. The freight forwarder has made bookings for Emirates SkyCargo available in Switzerland and Austria, with plans to roll it out for customers in some countries across Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia and Oceania by the end of 2023. The service is currently available for general cargo, with potential to soon incorporate other product solutions.

ENERGY-

Qatar inks another gas supply contract with Europe: Affiliates of QatarEnergy and Italian energy company Eni have inked a long-term liquified natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for the supply of up to 1 mn tons per year to Italy for 27 years, according to a press release. The LNG will be delivered to FRSU Italia, a floating storage and regasification unit situated in the port of Piombino in Tuscany starting in 2026, and will be sourced from a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Eni that holds an interest in Qatar’s North Field East.

Qatar is on an LNG supply spree: QatarEnergy also inked three other LNG SPAs last week, including to supply the Netherlands with 3.5 mn tons per year for 27 years. It also signed SPAs with TotalEnergies to supply France with gas.

CUSTOMS-

Dubai Customs + Nedaa ink MoU to boost digital solutions: Dubai Customs and communications company Nedaa have signed an MoU to strengthen digital solutions for operations using modern communications technology, Wam reports. The MoU covers the creation of an operational mechanism to enhance Dubai Customs’ communication network, exchanging data related to emergencies and public safety. The MoU also involves consultations to improve Dubai Customs’ services and operations.

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  • Moroccohas confiscated 1.37 tons of cocaine found in imported frozen fishin Casablanca. (Reuters)
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