SHIPPING + MARITIME-

New shipping service comes to King Abdul Aziz Port: Saudi General Ports Authority (Mawani) has added a new shipping service, dubbed IMS, to its King Abdulaziz Port in Dammam expanding connections to Southeast Asia and India, according to a statement. The new service will link the port to Kelang, Malaysia, Surabaya, Indonesia, Nhava Sheva, India, and Jebel Ali, UAE, offering a capacity of 1.8k standardized containers. VASI Shipping will operate the route via weekly voyages.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • SalamAir expands to Iraq: Omani low-cost carrier SalamAir has opened an office in Baghdad, Iraq following a 20-year hiatus to direct flights between Oman and Iraq. The airline will run four flights a week between Baghdad and Muscat. (Statement)
  • Etihad Airways boosts summer schedule: UAE carrier Etihad Airways is adding three-weekly flights to Antalya, Turkey as of 15 June, and four-weekly flights to Jaipur, India starting 16 June. (Wam)
  • Abu Dhabi Chamber + ADGM ink strategic agreement: The Abu DhabiChamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed a Collaboration Agreement with the Registration Authority (RA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) to enhance the business and investment climate in Abu Dhabi. (Wam)
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