TRADE-

Emirati, Jordanian chambers of commerce bolster trade relations: The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) and the Amman Chamber of Commerce (ACC) have signed a cooperation agreement to enhance trade and the exchange of services and investment, according to a statement released on Friday. The two sides will exchange information and put in place regulations to govern trade and investment, as well as facilitate visits by economic delegations.

PORTS-

KSA’s Mawani + LR to advance port operations: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping (LR) has inked a 14-month agreement with the Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) to develop management systems and certification preparations at four of its ports, according to a statement published last week. LR will work with Mawani to develop manuals and guidelines for quality and environmental procedures. LR will provide advisory services and training programs for employees in Jeddah Islamic Port, King Abdulaziz Port, Yanbu Commercial port, and Jubail Commercial Port.

AVIATION-

Etihad Cargo to operate new route linking China and Europe: Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Cargo is slated to operate German-based logistics giant DB Schenker’s new cargo route linking Ezhou Huahu International Airport to Frankfurt via Abu Dhabi, according to a statement released last week. The new route will transport goods from a variety of sectors, including e-commerce, high-tech, electronics, industrial goods, retail products, and automotive parts. The route is expected to have a cargo volume of 5.2k tons per annum.

OTHER STORIES WORTH KNOWING THIS MORNING-

  • Sohar Port launches management information service: Sohar Port and Freezone has launched Port Management Information Systems Marasi, a fully web-based system to optimize maritime operations, facilitate data exchange, and foster stakeholder collaborations. (Statement)
  • Shanghai Airlines adds new Morocco route: China Eastern Airlines subsidiary Shanghai Airlines is operating flights between Shanghai and Morocco’s Mohammed V International Airport Casablanca via France’s Marseille Provence Airport starting 19 January. (Yabiladi)
  • Qatar Airways Cargo starts London freight route: Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced a freight service to London’s Stansted airport, operating flights to the UK freight hub five times per week. (Air Cargo News)
  • Qatar Airways to resume Doha-Skopje flights: Qatar Airways aims to resume flights to Skopje in 2025, ending a hiatus that was in place since the outbreak of Covid for routes between Doha and the North Macedonian capital. (EX-YU Aviation News)
  • Monjasa lands in UAE waters: Danish shipping firm Monjasa deployed a chartered LNG bunkering vessel in Dubai Harbour on 4 January in response to heightened demand for alternative fuels. (Baird Maritime)
  • Flynas launches first Jeddah-Djibouti flight: Saudi budget carrier Flynas has begun thrice-weekly direct flights between the Saudi and Djiboutian capitals. (AlYaum)
  • QTerminals integrates eco-friendly port equipment: Qatar’s QTerminals has rolled out hybrid and electric trailers and forklifts to reduce its carbon footprint. (Statement)
  • Etihad Airways boosting London flights for summer 2025: Etihad Airways has leased slots at London Heathrow airport from American Airlines from 30 March to 25 October 2025. (Statement)
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