AVIATION-

Royal Air Maroc looks to boost its links to China: Morocco’s flagship carrier Royal Air Maroc has inked an MoU with China Southern Airlines to boost air travel and cargo services between the two countries, according to a statement. Under the agreement, the pair will develop a codeshare partnership to accommodate the spike in demand for access to new destinations between the two regions.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

AD Ports launches a new ship management JV: AD Ports Group has formed a vessel management joint venture (JV) with Cyprus-based integrated maritime and logistics platform Columbia Group, according to a statement. The JV, Noatum - CSM, will see the pair integrate advanced management systems and AI-driven performance analytics to streamline third party vessel operations and AD Ports’ ocean fleet. Columbia Group will use its digital platform performance optimization control room (POCR) to offer live monitoring and decision support tools for voyage optimization, bunker usage as well as maintenance and emissions.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSES-

Baker Hughes awarded contract for Margham gas storage project in UAE: Dubai Petroleum Establishment (DPE), on behalf of the Dubai Supply Authority, awarded US oil field services firm Baker Hughes a multi-year contract by to provide integrated coiled-tubing drilling services for the Margham gas storage project, according to a press release. The development will allow the gas project to switch between natural gas and solar power, and help stabilize Dubai’s energy supply.

ICYMI- Baker Hughes was also contracted to provide integrated compressor line units for the Margham gas storage facility last year.

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