Kezad signs AED 1 bn lease agreements + Have shipping rates bottomed out?

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TODAY: KEZAD signs agreement for AED 1 bn food manufacturing plants + Iran + Uzbekistan in talks to establish joint freezones

Good morning, wonderful people. We have a packed issue for you this morning, with plenty of news on aviation, as well as investment and diplomacy news. Let’s dive in.

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THE BIG LOGISTICS STORY- AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi(KEZAD) and regional foodstuffs giant Al Ghurair Foods have signed 50-year leases for three “mega” food projects totaling AED 1 bn in investments, while Abu Dhabi’sMonarch Holding and China’s EHang Holdings plan to establish the first facility in the MENA region for the manufacturing of electric powered passenger and cargo drones.

HAPPENING TODAY-

UAE finalizes terms for CEPA with Cambodia: The UAE has finalized the terms of its Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with Cambodia, Emirates news agency Wam reports. The CEPA talks began in October of last year, with an aim to boost bilateral trade, further strengthening relations between the two countries that saw non-oil trade grow 31% y-o-y in 2022, reaching more than USD 401 mn. The agreement will eliminate tariffs and reduce non-tariff trade barriers.

So what will the two trade? UAE investments will primarily be geared towards logistics, infrastructure, travel, and renewable energy, while its main exports will be cars, auto parts, machinery, oils and lubricants. Cambodia will export foods (including processed foods), apparel, leather goods, and footwear.

The latest in a series of CEPAs: In a push by the UEA government to double the size of its economy by 2030 to reach USD 762 bn, they have been negotiating and signing CEPAs with strategic partners, including India, Indonesia, Israel, Turkey, and Georgia.

WATCH THIS SPACE #1- Iran and Uzbekistan in talks to establish joint freezones: Iran’s Supreme Council of Freetrade Industrial and Special Economic Zones Hojatollah Abdolmaleki toured several special zones in Uzbekistan during a recent visit, according to Iranian news agency Mehr. During the visit, Abdolmaleki discussed the potential for boosting exports and investments between the two countries. Abdolmaleki recently said that Iran is in talks with 17 countries to create joint freezones with the aim of boosting trade and investment.

WATCH THIS SPACE #2- Iraq plans to expand Baghdad International Airport in 2H 2023, Prime Minister Mohammed Al Sudani said, according to Iraq’s state-run Iraq Media Network. Al Sudani met with Iraq’s transport minister, interior minister, Iraqi Civil Aviation Authority officials, and Iraqi Airways officials over the weekend, according to Iraqi News. At the assembly, Al Sudani issued directives to improve services at the airport and find quick solutions to issues hindering its performance, the news agency reported.

DATA POINT #1- DP World’s global gross volumes rose 3.7% y-o-y in 1Q 2023, with the company handling 19.5 mn TEU during the quarter,according to a press release (pdf). Gross container volumes also rose 1.4% y-o-y on a reported basis and 3.7% on a like-for-like basis, the statement said. The company attributed the growth to strong performance in Asia Pacific and India. Jebel Ali Port also performed well, reporting a 2.3% y-o-y increase at 3.5 mn TEU in 1Q 2023. The company expects to “deliver stable performance” this year despite an uncertain outlook on the market, the press release said.

DATA POINT #2- Qatar recorded a trade surplus of QAR 21.3 bn in March despite a 15.5%y-o-y decline in exports, which came in at QAR 30.9 bn during the month, according to data from the Planning and Statistics Authority. A drop in petroleum and LNG exports was the primary reason for the overall fall in exports. China and South Korea were Qatar’s top export markets in March. Imports fell 4.6% y-o-y during the month to QAR 9.6 bn.

DATA POINT #3- Iraq’s oil revenues topped USD 7.5 bn in March, according to an Iraq Oil Ministry statement. March saw the export of a little over 100 mn barrels (bbl) of crude, averaging 74.39 USD / bbl, the statement added. Most of this production was centered in southern oil fields, with northern oil fields in Kirkuk contributing marginal volumes.

Remember: Turkey halted oil flows on the from Kiruk to Ceyhan after the International Chamber of Commerce recently ruled that Turkey must pay Iraq USD 1.5 bn in damages for receiving crude oil exports from Iraq’s semi-autonomous Kurdistan region in 2014-2018 without Baghdad’s consent, thus breaching a 1973 agreement.

MARKET WATCH-

Trans-pacific shipping lines are hiking prices in a bid to turn around a months-long decline in rates ahead of peak importing season in the summer, the Wall Street Journal reports. The average spot price for shipping a 40-foot container from Asia to ports on the US’ West Coast has risen 34% over the past two weeks to over USD 1.6k, according to data from Norway-based tracker Xeneta cited by WSJ. The price is still much less than the average rate of USD 9.2k a year ago; however, it hints that the abrupt collapse in shipping prices that began in mid-2022 as supply chains smoothed and retailers held back rampant overstocking of inventories may have finally bottomed out, WSJ explained.

The Baltic Exchange’s primary sea freight index was up 13.5% in April, marking the third consecutive month of rising, according to Reuters. The index performance was driven mostly by increased demand for shipping via capesize vessels, with the capesize component of the index rising 38.2% during the month. Average day-to-day earnings for capesize vessels — which typically have a capacity of 150k tons and haul commodities such as iron ore and coal — increased by USD 206 to settle at a little over USD 19k.

India switches out Middle Eastern crude imports for cheaper Russian oil: India’s oil imports from the Middle East were down in April as imports of cheaper Russian crude surged, Reutersreports, citing Refinitiv data. The Middle East’s share of Indian oil imports dropped to 39.8% in April, down from an annual average of 56%. Estimates suggest that India could import up to 1.94 mn barrels per day (bbl / d) from Russia in April, a massive increase from the mere 44.5k bbl / d they were importing before the Russia-Ukraine war and the c.857k bbl / d recorded in July 2022. Meanwhile, total oil imports from the Middle East are estimated at about 1.92 mn bbl / d in April — which means that Russian imports exceeded those from all Middle Eastern countries for the first time ever.

Not a complete surprise: Sanctions have made it difficult for Russia to export its oil to European and Western markets. This, along with a price cap on Russian oil of USD 60 / bbl and voluntary cuts by OPEC+, has led to Indian buyers flocking to Russian oil to take advantage of higher margins.

A freeze on further OPEC+ cuts? Russia says that the OPEC+ group sees no need for further output cuts than those already planned for May, Reuters reports.

The Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum, our latest industry-specific conference, is taking place on Monday, 15 May at the Four Seasons Cairo Nile Plaza The Enterprise Exports & FDI Forum will give insiders and newcomers alike the chance to talk about how to develop an export-centered business and how their companies can help Egypt build an export-led economy that makes us a magnet for foreign direct investment (FDI).

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CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

Deadline for Salalah-Thamrait trucking road bids: Companies have until this Thursday, 4 May to submit proposals for the design, construction, finance, operation, and maintenance of Oman’s Salalah-Thamrait trucking road.

The Airport Show is scheduled to kick off in Dubai next Tuesday, 9 May. The three-day event wraps on Thursday, 11 May.

The 35th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), hosted by Etihad Airlines, will be taking place at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center between 16-18 May. The event brings together global industry leaders from airlines, airports, ground service providers and manufacturers to network and discuss industry trends and developments.

The UAE Maritime Week, a series of conferences and events backed by the country’s Energy and Infrastructure Ministry, is taking place in Dubai between 15-19 May. The week-long showcase will bring together stakeholders from local maritime markets in a series of in-person events and conferences.

The Libya Transport and Logistics Expo (Translogistica Libya) is set to take place from 29-31 May at the Misurata International Fair. The exhibition will showcase land, sea, and air transport services and will see participation from international companies based in Tunisia, Turkey, Italy, Korea, the Netherlands, Algeria, Egypt, and China, in addition to local companies.

Check out our full calendar on the web for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events, national holidays and news triggers.

AD Ports Group’s KEZAD and Al Ghurair Foods ink leases for AED 1 bn in mega projects

The UAE’s KEZAD, Al Ghurair Foods sign AED 1 bn agreement for “mega” food projects: AD Ports Group subsidiary Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) and regional foodstuffs giant Al Ghurair Foods have signed 50-year leases for three “mega” food projects totaling AED 1 bn in investments, according to a press release (pdf). The milestone kicks off the first phase of Al Ghurair’s investments in KEZAD, the statement says. No timeline for the construction of the plants was disclosed.

The projects: One of the projects will see Al Ghurair establish the region’s first starch processing plant, while the other will establish a broiler producer that is set to be a local leader in terms of capacity, the release explains. Details about the third project will be announced later this year, though the statement notes that it will be one of the projects involved in the debut of Kezad’s Abu Dhabi Food Hub.

A boon for the local agriculture sector: The projects will see Al Ghurair Foods partner with local farmers to create “sustainable business models in support of the overall ecosystem,” the press release said.

Abu Dhabi airport receives first SF Airlines flight linking the UAE to Wuhan, China

Abu Dhabi Airports received the inaugural flight of SF Airlines’ new Wuhan-Abu Dhabi route, which is SF Airlines’ first flight to the MENA region, according to an official statement. The milestone comes as part of a collaboration between Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Cargo, SF Airlines, and Kerry Logistics, the statement added. The flight comes as part of the company’s plans for global expansion, it said.

The details: The new round-trip route will run weekly, hauling 220 tons of express air cargo, Chinese state-owned news outlet Xinhua said, citing a statement from SF Airlines. General cargo, e-commerce goods, and express shipments will be the focus of the new route, Xinhua added.

What SF Airlines gets out of it: The partnership will allow the airline to tap into Etihad Cargo and Kerry Logistics’ considerable bank of regional expertise and resources, “resulting in higher-quality and more reliable service delivery for their customers,” the statement said.

And what the regional firms are getting: “This marks a new milestone in our efforts to become a leading cargo and logistics hub in the region,” MD & CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports Jamal Al Dhaheri said in the statement. The newly inaugurated route will also provide Etihad Cargo’s customers with “greater connectivity with 25 domestic destinations in SF Express’s Chinese network,” according to a parallel statement by Etihad Cargo.

First electric aviation facility to open in Abu Dhabi

First MENA electric aircraft factory to open in Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi-based infrastructure investment company Monarch Holding and China’s EHang Holdings, an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) technology company, have signed an agreement to establish the first facility in the MENA region for the manufacturing of electric powered aircraft for passengers and cargo drones, Wam reports.

The details: The agreement also includes the creation of command and control centers, vertiports, and training of the Emirati workforce in the sector.

The UAE is going big on electric aircraft: Last month, Canadian air mobility infrastructure developer Vports signed an MoU with the UAE’s Ras Al Khaimah Airport to build and operate a vertiport designed for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts, Enterprise Climate reported. Another vertiport terminal located next to Dubai International Airport — the first of four planned for Dubai — will also be operational by 2026, as part of an electric vertical take-off and landing infrastructure (eVTOL) network that will connect Dubai’s transportation hubs by providing high speed, zero-emission travel.

It’s also establishing itself as a site for testing: Vports signed in December a 25-year lease agreement with the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub to build a eVTOL flight testing site, which Japan’s SkyDrive will be testing its eVTOLs at. The country also granted US logistics firm United Portal Services a temporary flight permit to conduct flight tests to trial its eVTOL fleet.

IN OTHER AVIATION NEWS-

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways aims to double its fleet to 150 planes by decade’s end,Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves toldReuters. This is part of a shift that will see the company move away from ultra long-haul flights and instead focus on growing its medium and long-haul destinations, with India being a priority, Neves said. The airline currently serves Delhi and Mumbai, and has plans to add six other cities. Connecting the GCC, China, India, and Southeast Asia to Europe and the US is also part of the company’s new strategy.

Organic growth takes precedence: The airline’s growth will be “organic,” Neves said, noting that it’s not currently eyeing any mergers or equity partnerships in its target markets. Instead, it will look at codeshare and interline agreements, he added.

Egyptian National Railways + Austria’s Voestalpine partner up to manufacture and supply railway switches

Egypt inks a contract with Austrian firm to produce and supply railroad switches: Austrian steel firm Voestalpine and Egypt’s national authority for railways — Egyptian National Railways (ENR) — signed two partnership contracts to manufacture and supply railway switches at the Abbasiya workshop, under joint company Voestalpine Egypt for Railway Switch Technology, on the sidelines of the Egyptian-Austrian Business Forum in Cairo last week, according to a cabinet statement.

The details: Voestalpine Egypt for Railway Switch Technology will produce 300 switches annually under the agreements, Egyptian Transport Minister Kamel El Wazir said. The partnership will improve the efficiency of the existing production line at the Abbasiya workshop by equipping it with advanced machinery, El Wazir explained. A new modern production line will also be established, complete with state-of-the-art equipment to produce switches for Egypt’s high-speed electric train network, he added.

Boosting local production: The establishment of a joint company aligns with the government's objective of attaining self-sufficiency in the production of switches, El Wazir said. Demand for switches has surged due to the various national projects the ministry is implementing, including the initiative to modernize 10k km of railways and several high-speed electric train network and metro development projects, El Wazir noted. There are also plans to export the excess production of switches to African and Middle Eastern nations, he added.

Egypt + Austrian heads of state set to meet for more transport talks: President Abdel Fattah El Sisi accepted Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer invitation to visit Austria, after the two met at Al Ittihadiya Palace last week. The date of the visit is yet to be determined. The two discussed cooperation in transport, manufacturing, and renewable energy, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest, during their sit-down last week.

Dubai’s RTA expands road network at Al Qusais

Dubai’s RTA to develop 10 km transportation infrastructure: Dubai’s Road and Transportation Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for the development of 32 roads spanning 10 km in the Al Qusais industrial areas 1-5, according to a statement. The statement does not disclose the name of the company awarded the contract, or the contract’s value.

The details: Once completed, the expansion work will reduce journey time by 60% by increasing road intake capacity 200% to reach 1.5k vehicles per hour both ways. The updates should also improve access for its 320 workshops, as well as residential, educational and commercial areas, RTA Director General and Executive Board Chairman Mattar Al Tayer said.

Part of continued efforts from the RTA to improve road systems in the emirate: The RTA also has ongoing projects across several residential areas to improve road accessibility, lighting and rainwater drainage.

Qatar logistics giant GWC posts net income of QAR 61.5 mn in 1Q 2023

Qatar’s GWC reports strong earnings growth in 1Q: Qatari logistics firm Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) posted a net income of QAR 61.5 mn in 1Q 2023, up 6.3% y-o-y, according to its quarterly financials (pdf). The warehousing and distribution company’s gross revenues rose 17.5% during the quarter to QAR 412.7 mn. Revenues from contracts from customers made up 99% of total revenues, standing at QAR 410.3 mn, while rental income from investment properties brought in QAR 2.5 mn, accounting for the remaining 1% of total revenues.

The company’s logistics operations accounted for the lion’s share of its revenues, withtwo thirds of revenues from contracts with customers coming from its logistics operations. Revenues from logistics rose 22.2% y-o-y to QAR 271.6 mn, while freight forwarding revenues stood at QAR 138 mn during the quarter, up 9.8% y-o-y.

Looking ahead: The company is in the process of finalizing the second phase of the Al Wukair Logistics Park (read our explainer on logistics parks here), according to its earnings release. “This will go a long way in enabling MSMEs in Qatar promoting diversification,” Ranjeev Menon, Group CEO, said. The company is also “optimistic about the future and expanding GWC’s footprint in the region this year,” Menon said.

UAE is looking to boost its trade ties with Belgium + EU PLUS: AD ports group CEO meets with Congo’s President and Iran looks to increase trade with Iraq

A trade delegation from the UAE visited Belgium to hold talks with Belgian and EU counterparts on bolstering trade and promoting investments, according to a statement. Emirati Foreign Trade Minister Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi sat down with European Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss growing trade relations with the EU. “We see great importance in strengthening our economic ties with the EU especially in high potential sectors such as digital trade, e-commerce, and innovation where we are actively working to promote collaboration,” Al Zeyoudi said.

A workshop on the EU’s proposed Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) was also one of the visit’s highlights, the statement added. The upcoming framework proposes a new set of carbon tariffs and is set to go online in the coming year. The workshop covered important details concerning “compliance, data requirements and the implementation timeline of the CBAM,” the release said.

Iraq + Iran hold bilateral trade talks: Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid and his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi discussed boosting bilateral trade during a sit-down on Saturday, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reports. Iran wants to expand exports to Iraq beyond the USD 10 bn exported in FY 2022-2023, MEHR news agency reports.

ICRC sends its first aid shipment to Sudan: The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sent its first shipment of humanitarian aid to conflict-stricken Sudan since the start of the country’s current conflict, the ICRC said in a statement. The air shipment, which departed from Amman, Jordan, arrived at Port Sudan with eight tonnes of “life-saving medical material,” the release said. The cargo is slated for Sudan’s hospitals and volunteers from the Sudan Red Crescent Society who are providing urgent medical assistance to people wounded in the fighting. The ICRC is organizing a second aerial shipment carrying additional medical supplies and emergency personnel, the statement adds.

The world is slow in its transition to sustainable cargo fuel

Amazon reverses net loss position in 1Q 2023: E-commerce giant Amazon reported a net income of USD 3.2 bn in 1Q 2023, compared to a net loss of USD 3.8 bn in 1Q 2022, according to the company’s earnings release (pdf). Net sales increased 9% y-o-y to USD 127.4 bn, with North America segment sales increasing 11% y-o-y to USD 76.9 bn. International segment sales increased 1% y-o-y to USD 29.1 bn, and AWS segment sales increased by 16% y-o-y to USD 21.4 bn. The stronger-than-expected earnings come after the company implemented cost-cutting measures, including two rounds of layoffs, canceled products and canceled physical store expansions, CNN reports. (Variety | Associated Press | NY Times)

Some65% of carbon emissions reduction in the aviation industry will come from the switch to sustainable fuels, according to a statementfrom the International Air Transport Association. Production of those fuels, however, remains low, Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global head of Cargo said, adding that the right set of incentives could help production reach 30 bn liters by 2030 — which would be seen as a tipping point towards the net zero goal. (Arab News | MENA FN)

ADNOC L&S commissions an FSU at Philippines terminal.

ENERGY-

ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S) has successfully berthed an LNG carrier at the AG&P Philippines LNG (PHLNG) Import Terminal in Batangas Bay, according to a press release. The LNG carrier, Ish, is now being commissioned as a Floating Storage Unit (FSU) at the new terminal which is the first of its kind in the Philippines. The vessel has a supply of 137.5k cubic meters and was repurposed as an FSU over a five-month period by AG&P subsidiary GasEntec, the statement added.

The FSU will be supplied, maintained, and operated by ADNOC L&S. The LNG carrier was chartered out to AG&P under an 11-year agreement, with an option for a four-year extension, the statement said. The new arrangement will supplement ADNOC L&S’ FSU revenues and extend the operational life of the repurposed vessel. Moreover, it will also bolster the resilience of PHLNG's LNG supply. The project also builds upon a long-term charter agreement between ADNOC L&S and AG&P which saw a similar arrangement in India.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

DHL Global Forwarding will expand its operations to Turkish Cargo’s smart cargo facility at Istanbul Airport, according to an official statement.

US, Iran seize oil tankers as tensions rise. PLUS: California plans phase-out of diesel powered trucks

The US and Iran play Battleship with oil tankers: US authorities last week seized a tanker carrying Iranian crude on its way to China, prompting Tehran to capture a US-bound vessel carrying Kuwaiti crude, the Financial Times reports. Washington’s move is the latest in its efforts to enforce its sanctions against the Iranian oil trade over its nuclear program. The tug of war is no novelty: Iran — which is known for seizing tankers in retaliation against similar moves by Western countries — last year confiscatedtwo Greek tankers in the Gulf after the US tried to capture a cargo of Iranian oil near Greece.

Another country begins to ditch the greenback: Argentina has become the latest country to jettison the USD in its trade with China, announcing last week that the two countries will now use the CNY for bilateral trade. (Argentina Economy Ministry)

Regulators in California have approved rules that require trucks sold in the state to be zero emission by 2036, Reuters and CNBC report. Although representing just 6% of traffic, trucking generates 35% of nitrogen oxide emissions and 25% of on-road greenhouse gas emissions in the state.

Calendar

MAY

May: The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) plans to hand over a new 1k-meter container berth to the East Port Said Port.

May: The ArabAcademy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport (AAST) will roll out its first locally-made electric cargo transport vehicle.

1-4 May (Monday-Thursday): Select USA Investment Summit, National Harbor, Maryland, USA.

4 May (Thursday): Deadline to submit proposals for the design, construction, finance, operation, and maintenance of the Salalah-Thamrait trucking road in Oman.

9-11 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Airport Show, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1-2, DWTC, Dubai.

9-12 May (Tuesday-Friday): Transport Logistic, Trade Fair Center Messe München, Munich, Germany.

10-12 May (Wednesday-Friday): The African Aviation Summit: Air Finance Africa Conference & Exhibition, Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa.

15 May (Monday): Exports + FDI Forum, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza, Cairo, Egypt.

15-16 May (Monday-Tuesday): Middle East Rail, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.

15-16 May (Monday-Tuesday): Mobility Live Middle East, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.

15-16 May (Monday-Tuesday): The Road and Traffic Expo, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi.

15-17 May (Monday-Wednesday): Global Fleet Conference, Cascais, Portugal.

15-19 May (Monday-Tuesday):The UAE Maritime Week.

16-17 May (Tuesday-Wednesday): Africa Forum of Investment and Commerce, Sheraton Hotel, Algiers, Algeria.

16-18 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Baltic and Black Sea Ports & Shipping, Radisson Hotel & Suites, Gdansk, Poland.

16-18 May (Tuesday-Thursday): Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East, Dubai, UAE.

16-18 May (Tuesday-Thursday): IATA Ground Handling Conference, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center, Abu Dhabi.

18 May (Thursday): UN-Turkey-Russia Black Sea grain agreement extension expires.

24 May (Wednesday): Fleet and Mobility Summit, Dubai.

29-31 May (Monday-Wednesday): Translogistica Libya 2023, Misurata, Libya.

JUNE

June: Suez Canal Economic Zone holds a roadshow in Delhi.

6-7 June (Tuesday-Wednesday): Ports and Customs Week, Cape Town, South Africa.

14-16 June (Wednesday-Friday): International Conference on Models and Technologies for Intelligent Transportation Systems, Nice, France.

20-23 June (Tuesday-Friday): Conference on the Marine Transportation System Innovative Science and Technologies Toward Greater Sustainability, Washington, DC, US.

JULY

1 July (Saturday): A new greenfield liquid bulk terminal in Khalifa Port Abu Dhabi will kick off operations.

16-17 July (Thursday-Friday): The Levitate Conference and Exhibition, St. Regis Amman Hotel.

24-25 July (Monday-Tuesday): ICSG Istanbul, Istanbul Lutfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre, Istanbul.

SEPTEMBER

20-22 September (Wednesday-Friday): Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo, Inkosi Albert Luthuli ICC Complex (Durban ICC), South Africa.

OCTOBER

3-5 October (Tuesday-Thursday): Smarter Mobility Africa Summit, South Africa.

NOVEMBER

1 November (Wednesday): Smart Maritime Network Dubai Conference, Conrad Dubai, UAE.

14-15 November (Tuesday): Supply Chain & Logistics Arabia, Narcissus, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

15 November (Wednesday): Leaders in Logistics UAE Summit, Dubai.

21-23 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Intermobility Expo 2023, Dubai World Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.

EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE

2H2023:Construction of Neom’s first hydrogen fueling station will kick off.

2H2023: Expansion of Baghdad International Airport to begin.

2024

12-13 February (Monday-Tuesday): Breakbulk Middle East conference, Dubai Trade Centre.

12-15 February (Monday-Thursday): African Air Expo, Cape Town.

28 February-1 March (Wednesday-Friday): MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2024, Dubai.

2025

Iraq will complete phase one of the construction of the Grand Faw Port.

DHL and Aramco’s logistics and procurement hub in Saudi Arabia will commence operations.

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