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TODAY: DP World Australia is facing operational challenges due to worker strike + AD Ports is eyeing an Indonesian container terminal

Good morning, friends. We have a much quieter day of news for you today, with some tidbits from around the world — including a very panicked EU pushing back against the emissions trading system — and one significant update on Dubai’s Jafza’s logistics park.

ALSO-Don’t miss our big read today on the shipping sector’s progress towards the target for zero-emissions fuel to account for 5% of international shipping fuels by 2030.

A US warship has rescued an Israeli-linked commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden after it was seizedby unidentified assailants, Reuters reports. The USS Mason, along with help from allied vessels, demanded that the armed attackers release the ship, the newswire adds, citing a US military statement. Two ballistic missiles were fired from Yemen towards the Mason and Central Park, landing some 10 nautical miles away from the target.

Background: The vessel was seized on Sunday, following a string of attacks against Israeli-linked vessels since the start of the Israeli assault on Gaza. Yemen’s Houthis seized last week a cargo ship in the Red Sea over its affiliation to Israel.

Israeli airstrikes have left Syria’s Damascus airport out of service since Sunday, redirecting incoming flights to Latakia and Aleppo, Reuters reports. The Syrian army says it intercepted Israeli missiles launched from the Golan Heights and that the attack on the airport resulted only in material losses. Israel has been launching attacks against Syria against what it says are Iranian-linked targets in the country. Iran did, however, deny any connection to the attack on the Israeli-linked vessels by Yemeni forces.

Industrial action will stall Maersk’s operations at DP World Australia’s terminals until at least 4 December, according to notices received by Maersk from Australian worker’s union CFMMEU ’s maritime division. Work stoppages will affect receivals and deliveries at DP World’s terminals in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Fremantle, for various intervals between 27 November and 4 December, Maersk explains. Quayside and landside operations will also see stoppages, Maersk added.

What “industrial action”? Industrial action at the terminals includes two hour stoppages occurring at regular intervals three times a day, bans on working on ships from certain shipping lines, and 24 hour work stoppages, among other measures.

This has been going on since October: Shipping press say industrial action could continue until 11 December and will have “significant operations consequences,” affecting exports and imports, the Daily Cargo News reports citing a Maritime Union of Australia statement it had picked up. The series of strikes began in October after talks on a new enterprise bargain agreement collapsed, the outlet said.

HAPPENING THIS WEEK-

Pakistan’s caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar wraps his two-day visit to the UAE today, which sees him meet with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed and ink several MoUs, according to a Pakistani ministry statement. The pair reportedly aims to ink several MoUs to ensure investment for Pakistan in a variety of sectors, including energy, port operations projects, wastewater treatment, logistics and aviation.

The China Trade Week Saudi Arabia 2023 kicked off on Sunday and will run through to Wednesday in Dammam, with over 200 Chinese firms in attendance. The Chinese companies aim to expand their presence and explore potential investments in Saudi Arabia, according to the event’s website.

Antwerp XL will kick off today and run until Thursday at Antwerp Expo Hall 4 in Antwerp, Belgium. The event provides a platform for breakbulk, roro, heavy lift, and project cargo industry members to discuss important industry topics, talk to experts, meet top cargo owners and freight forwarders, and discuss trends and solutions as well as how to overcome challenges in the industry.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly kicked off yesterday, and will run till 6 December in London. The event is open to all 175 IMO members and will also be attended by observers from intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. The assembly will look at approving the work program and budget for the IMO, whil electing members of the 40-member council of the IMO. The Assembly will also adopt several resolutions on key matters of the IMO’s work.

WATCH THIS SPACE #1-TheUAE’s AD Ports is interested in managing Indonesia’s Patimban International Port (PPI) Container Terminal in West Java, the Indonesian Transport Ministry said in a statement following a meeting between Transport Minister Budi Karya Sumadi and AD Ports head of ports cluster Saif Al Mazroui. AD Ports has submitted a cooperation offer proposal and “some things are still being negotiated,” according to the statement. The development of phase 2 of PPI will allow the terminal to handle some 3.75 mn TEUs, the statement adds.

That’s not all for Abu Dhabi + Indonesia: Sumadi also met with the UAE’s Energy and Infrastructure Minister Suhail Mohammed Al Mazroui and Abu Dhabi Airports Chairman Sheikh Mohammed Al Nahyan, where Sumadi offered Abu Dhabi Airports the chance to develop and manage West Java’s Kertajati International Airport, according to a separate statement. The Kertajati Airport, which is set to become Indonesia’s second largest airport, will have a cargo village, maintenance, repair, and overhaul facilities, and commercial areas, the statement added. The discussions also looked into potential cooperation between Indonesian and Emirati airlines to form a JV to serve the domestic aviation market and explore further cooperation in road, sea, air, and rail transport, according to the statement.

WATCH THIS SPACE #2-Saudi Arabia is set to finalize a comprehensive plan to ensure the environmental sustainability of its civil aviation sector, Arab News reports, citing a top official. The plan — which is set to address the environmental impact of the growth of the country’s civil aviation sector — is developed by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation and aligns with the Paris Climate Agreement and the International Civil Organization’s emission reduction goals. The plan will focus on reducing carbon emissions, afforestation, and the protection of marine and terrestrial areas.

WATCH THIS SPACE #3– EIFFA vision sets ambitious goals for Egyptian ports: Egypt’s ports will process 27 mn containers a year by 2030, board member at The Egyptian International Freight Forwarding Association (EIFFA) at the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, Ahmed Al Antabli, said in statements carried by Daily News Egypt.

ICYMI: These goals align with Egypt’s TIR Container Transport Agreement, which will facilitate increased flexibility for direct and indirect transit goods, inked on 7 November.

DATA POINT #1- Egypt + African Union trade exchange grew 16% y-o-y in 2022, Arab Finance reports, citing a report by Egypt’s statistics agency Capmas. Egypt’s total exports to African Union member states increased 15.5% to USD 6.3 bn in 2022. Egyptian exports to Libya and Sudan made up the biggest share, with exports to Libya accounting for 19.2% of exports, and Sudan accounting for 14.7%. The African Union’s total imports to Egypt rose 16% y-o-y, reaching USD 2.3 bn in 2022.

DATA POINT #2- Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) saw a 21.5% y-o-y rise in cargo handled to 6.5k tonnes in October, according to an Airport International Group press release. Passenger traffic at QAIA was 739k passengers and aircraft movements stood at 6.5k for the month, up 2.3% and 10.5% when compared to the same period last year. Although QAIA saw positive yearly growth in cargo volumes, passenger traffic, and aircraft movements in October, the growth rate is considerably slower than that observed in the first nine months of the year. This decline is attributed to Israel’s war on Gaza and is consistent with a dip in regional air traffic noted in October.

DATA POINT #3- Commercial registrations for transportation and sea freight activities in KSA’s Eastern province were up 28% y-o-y to 397 in 3Q 2023, compared to 310 at the same period last year, according to a Commerce Ministry statement.

DATA POINT #4- Qterminals breaks record at Hamad Port with debut of quad operations mode and remote operations: Qterminals used the new techniques to allow for the efficient management of 4.4k transshipment containers on the MSC Maria Elena, including the loading and unloading of four 20 foot containers in a single lift, according to a company statement. The operation marks the highest productivity recorded for remote operations at Hamad Port, the statement adds.

DATA POINT #5- Saudi Arabia’s trade surplus lept 29.4% m-o-m to SAR 44 bn (USD 11.73 bn) in September, according to a monthly General Authority for Statistics trade bulletin (pdf). Despite marking the second monthly increase in a row, the kingdom’s trade surplus was down 31.25% y-o-y, according to figures cited in the trade bulletin. The narrower trade surplus is attributed to a 17.1% y-o-y fall in the country’s merchandise exports to SAR 103.8 bn, in line with a decrease in oil exports due to OPEC+ voluntary production cuts. Merchandise imports saw a 0.02% percent decrease in the same period to SAR 60 bn.

CIRCLE YOUR CALENDAR-

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will visit Turkey next month to discuss bilateral ties, as well as proposals by the Iran-Turkey Joint Chamber of Commerce for boosting bilateral trade, including through a potential trade agreement, state-aligned Tasnim News Agency quotes chairman of the chamber Mehrdad Saadat as saying. Saadat said that Iran’s trade with Europe could grow by taking advantage of Turkey’s trade capacities.

The third Iran-UAE Joint Economic Cooperation Commission meeting will be held in the coming weeks in a bid to develop bilateral cooperation, deepen commercial ties, and boost trade. The location has yet to be announced.

The International Conference on Air Services Negotiations (ICAN) 2023 will take place between 3-7 December at the Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences in Saudi Arabia. The event is hosted by the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, and will serve as a meeting point for bilateral, regional air services talks and consultations, as well as a networking platform for policy makers, regulators, air operators, service providers and other stakeholders.

Check out our full calendar at the bottom of this email for a comprehensive listing of upcoming news events and news triggers.

Dubai’s Jafza completes first phase of its logistic park

DP World’s Jebel Ali Freezone (Jafza) has completed phase one of Jafza Logistics Park, a multi-tenant logistics warehousing facility developed in collaboration with Emirati construction group Amana, according to a press release. The first phase covers some 563k square feet, and includes Grade-A dry and pharma storage units, temperature-controlled warehouses, office spaces, loading docks, security, and CCTV surveillance, the release adds.

Strong demand: Phase 1 was leased completely prior to its completion, reflecting robust demand, the statement said. The park’s strategic connectivity via Jebel Ali will boost customers’ access to global markets, increasing their competitiveness and helping them expand their footprint, DP World Parks and Zones COO Abdulla Al Hashimi said.

What’s next? Phase two, also constructed by Amana, is scheduled for completion in 1Q 2025. The second phase will add another 250k square feet of storage facilities to the logistics park.

Background: Construction of the Jafza Logistics Park began in April 2022, to accommodate Dubai’s growing warehousing, processing, and logistics market. Jafza logistics park’s design uses precast concrete elements and off-site construction techniques to limit environmental impact, while using skylights to harness natural lighting and limit energy consumption, the release adds.

The maritime sector is not on track to meet its 5% SZEF target by 2030

Will the maritime sector meet its 2030 goal? Maybe, but maybe not: Actions for the shipping sector to transition to the use of 5% of its fuels from scalable zero-emissions fuel (SZEF) by the end of the decade is “partially on track,” according to a report (pdf) carried out by UMAS and UN Climate Change High Level Champions. Analysis of efforts towards the decarbonization of the sector in the past year indicates that overall progress to reach the 5% target is partially on track, but a lack of progress in areas such as technology, demand, and national policy developments threatens to derail progress, the report notes.

REMEMBER- The shipping industry — which transports some 80% of goods via — contributes 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, giving itan instrumental role to play in supporting global efforts to limit global warming by 1.5 celsius. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) strategy on the reduction of GHG emissions works to address this problem. The IMO also updated its target to include “striving towards 10% uptake of zero or near zero GHG emission technologies, fuels and/or energy sources” by 2030.

What are SZEFs? While there is no concrete definition for SZEFs, these fuels — which exclude biofuels and LNG, according to the report — must be viable replacements for existing fossil fuels, scalable enough that 200-300 mn tons oil equivalent of current consumption can be matched in the future, and producible with GHG intensity reductions of 90-100% relative to incumbent fossil-based fuels, and competitive in the cost of production, according to the report.

Some things are partially on track: Policy, finance, and civil society are partially on track, with significant improvements due to the adoption of the IMO GHG strategy, which the report says signals the sector is dedicated and committed to decarbonisation. Transparency on green debt and stringent regulations have improved, the report says, with loans remaining stable, though there is a lack of clarity around how much of this financing will go exclusively towards SZEF. Public finance’s interest in shipping has also been growing, with some USD 7.7 bn possibly available for SZEF — though most of that is based in EU and US, according to the report.

It’s “partial” for a reason: On a national policy level, hydrogen strategies and standardization need to be strengthened and followed through. There’s also a need for more diverse voices to become involved in the transition to ensure the equitable adoption of SZEF, the report says,

But how are we doing on supply? The report says we’re “partially on track” when it comes to SZED production, with a lot of progress on the technological side of things, as well as collaboration between industry stakeholders and an increase of pilot projects. The report has a positive outlook on supply, noting that in the event that demand meets supply, and provided a continued growth rate in project announcements and implementation, supply supply could even exceed the 5% goal and bring us closer to the 10% goal of the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy.

The caveat is scalability: The shift from small-scale to more large-scale projects that can help achieve 2030 targets are “unclear,” the report says, citing concerns with capacities of engine manufacturers and shipyards.

And insufficient demand: The report says demand is not on track for us to meet the 2030 target. By 2030, about 5-10% of container miles will need to be green. To put things in perspective, this would equate to about 100 15k TEU containerships all running on SZEF in 2025 and about 600 similar ships in 2030, the report says. However, based on current trends, the report projects the global fleet to put us close to just 30-50% of the goal for 2025.

A possible solution to the issue of demand is increasing retrofitting of ships and newbuilds, but this will require a “structural change” from current trends, as well as stronger signals from industry, and new legislation.

The end goal is still viable, but the window is closing within the next two to four years:Lead times for new supply of SZEFs are long, which means the window for new announcements — and demand-driven production — is closing soon, the report said. Oversupply of ships with expensive compliance pathways could also become an issue if demand does not grow to meet supply, the report warns.

GCC, Azerbaijan approve action plan to boost trade + Qatari Transport Minister meets with counterparts at IMO assembly

GCC + Azerbaijan trade cooperation action plan approved: The GCC and Azerbaijan have approved a joint action plan for 2024-2028 to enhance strategic relations, GCC Secretary General Jassem Albudaiwi announced, according to a statement. The plan covers areas including trade cooperation, political coordination, investment avenues, and energy, according to the statement.

Qatar’s Al Sulaiti got busy at the IMO Assembly: Qatar’s Transport Minister Jassim Al Sulaiti met with Finland’s Transport and Communications Minister Lulu Ranne, Sierra Leone’s Transport and Aviation Minister Kabineh Moinama Kallon, and CEO and commissioner of the Liberia Maritime Authority Lenn Nagbe on the sidelines of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Assembly in London, according to a statement. The meetings covered Qatar’s bilateral relations with the three countries in transport, mobility, maritime navigation services, and ports. They also discussed enhancing maritime navigation safety and security while protecting the marine environment, the statement added.

Sulaiti also met with Greece’s Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy Minister Christos Stylianides and Nigeria’s Marine and Blue Economy Minister Adegboyega Oyetola to discuss cooperation in maritime transport and ports.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

Although Iraq is not interested in entering into a trade agreement with Iran, the two countries still have the potential to achieve USD 20 bn in annual bilateral trade,Iran’s Special Trade Envoy to Iraq Farzad Piltan said. (Mehr)
Iraqi Communications Minister Hiyam Al Yasiri and Iran’s Communications and Information Technologies Minister Issa Zarepour discussed transit projects to increase connectivity within Iraq as well as providing internet services to land ports. (INA)
Iran’s Assistant to the Foreign Minister Issa Kameli and Ecuadorian President Daniel Nooba met to discuss enhancing trade relations. (IRNA)
Assistant to KSA’s Transport and Logistics Minister Ahmed Al Hassan met with Brazil’s Presidency Chief-of-Staff Rui Costa and Ports and Airports Minister Silvio Filho to discuss enhancing cooperation in transport and logistics. (Statement)

The EU is pushing back against the emissions trading system, which could cost them some USD 3.6 bn in levies

EU carbon market reforms will cost the shipping industry USD bns: The EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS) reforms approved earlier this year — which added shipping emissions to the carbon market from 2024 — will cost the sector USD 3.6 bn in levies next year, Bloomberg reported last week, citing an estimate by Drewry Shipping Consultants. Shippers only have to cover 40% of their emissions in 2024, which will then go up to 70% in 2025 and 100% in 2026 — the same year methane and nitrous oxide emissions come under the rules, according to the European Council. The levies will be imposed on all maritime vessels, from cargo ships to LNG carriers sailing from and docking at EU’s ports.

What price will the carbon be traded at? One estimate from marine classification society DNV predicts the carbon price under the ETS to be EUR 90 per ton of CO2 in 2024, Bloomberg notes. Another Reuters poll of seven analysts released earlier this year predicted EU allowances will average EUR 96.2 in 2024, and EUR 104.8 per ton in 2025.

Southern European states are not very happy: Ministers from seven EU countries, including Spain and Italy, have called for an option to pause plans to include shipping in the EU emissions trading scheme (ETS), the Financial Times reported, citing a letter it had seen. Despite supporting the overall aim of the policy, the officials are asking for Brussels to reconsider the measures, citing a concern that the ETS risks driving business away from European ports. The new tax could have “serious impacts on our import and export sectors”, they said, while calling on the commission to issue a statement with a “commitment to address with concrete measures” the risks to European ports associated with the levies.

Naqel Express gets electric trucks + Dokasch expands to Dubai with new depot. PLUS: More from Kazakhstan, UAE, KSA, Qatar and Kuwait

TRUCKING-

NTSC + Naqel Express partner to decarbonize Naqel’s fleet: The collaboration will bring to bear the National Transportation Solutions Company’s (NTSC) experience in sustainability to develop a fleet decarbonization roadmap for Saudi Post subsidiary Naqel Express, according to a press release. The initiative will see Naqel bring aboard NTSC’s advanced Q-Light QARGO4EV electric trucks, which are set to substantially reduce the company’s carbon footprint and lay the groundwork for a fully sustainable fleet by 2030.

STORAGE + WAREHOUSING-

DoKaSch Temperature Solutions inaugurated a new depot in Dubai-World Central Airport, Time Aerospace reports. The new facility is strategically positioned between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, allowing it immediate access to Emirates’ hub in Dubai and Etihad’s in Abu Dhabi. The depot will also act as a gateway to the Indian subcontinent, which is a key market for pharma productions. Germany-based air freight equipment manufacturer DoKaSch’s expansion into Dubai grants regional customers access to the company’s opticooler technology, noted for maintaining consistent temperatures in adverse conditions.

AVIATION-

Hamad Bin Khalifa University + ICAO partner on innovation in civil aviation: Qatar’s Hamad bin Khalifa University (HBKU) and the Internat ional Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) inked an MOU to collaborate on innovation and developing civil aviation ecosystems, according to a transport ministry statement. The agreement establishes a framework for both organizations to work together on the transfer of knowledge and expertise, best practices, and the development of the aviation ecosystem via training and capacity building. As per the signed agreement, both organizations will collaborate on innovation in topics relating to the environment, climate science, sustainable navigation technologies, security, drones, and others. Further cooperation could take the form of collaboration on studies, events, and training, the statement said.

RAIL-

Kazakhstan has kicked off construction of a new 152 km Darbaza to Maktaara railway to broaden capacity and promote exports and cross-border transits, including to Iran, according to a Kazakh Prime Minister Alikhan Smailov statement. The new railway is expected to streamline the country’s transit trade, enabling cargo movements to Afghanistan, Iran, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan and alleviating congestion on other railroads. The new route is projected to add an additional 10 to 14 mn tons of cargo traffic, possibly increasing to 20 to 25 mn tons in the future, a railway official said. There are also ongoing discussions on connecting the railway to a proposed Pakistan to India rail corridor, the official also said.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

The UAE holds 40% of the aircraft fleet in the Arab region, Director General of the Arab Civil Aviation Organisation (ACAO) Abdennabi Manar told Wam.
Saudi Transport and Logistic Services Minister Saleh Al Jasser met with Qassim Chamber of Commerce officials, investors,and entrepreneurs to explore boosting cooperation with the private sector. Al Jasser also met with Qassim region governor Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud to discuss road projects in the region. (Statement | Statement)
Dubai International Chamberhas opened a new office in Lagos, Nigeria to strengthen trade and boost investments between the business communities in the UAE and Nigeria. (Statement)
The UAE’s Air Arabia is launching flights to Phuket International Airport, Thailand, from Sharjah International Airport starting 15 December. (Statement)
Kuwait is putting in place a one-year ban on the export of recycled oil in order to nurture its biofuel industry. (Gulf News)
Ooredoo has inked an agreement with state-owned telecommunication infrastructure group Qatar National Broad Network to develop Doha Port’s digital infrastructure. (QNA)

Ukrainian grain exporters can’t catch a break + a Japanese ro-ro vessel completed its first autonomous trip

Ukrainian grain traders are irked by new parliament bill: Ukrainian traders’ union UGA has expressed concern over the Ukranian parliament’s “ill considered” plans to reshuffle grain trading rules, claiming that the changes could lead to a complete halt to exports, Reuters reported. Last week, a new bill proposing changes to taxes on grain exports and a minimum export price for grain passed its first reading. The new law is supposed to limit tax evasion on select agricultural products, the newswire said.

UGA has noted that some of the proposed changes are impossible to put into effect and may result in losses to both traders and farmers, Reuters explained. The law may lead to a complete stop to exports if passed, UGA said in a statement cited by the newswire. The trade union also described the proposed mechanism for determining minimum export price as “unenforceable,” noting that global prices were the real market movers.

Background: Ukraine was the world’s fourth-largest global supplier of grain prior to Russia’s invasion of the country in February 2022. Since then the country has faced an uphill battle getting its exports to global markets, with a UN-brokered Black Sea grain pact with Russia falling apart in mid-July and subsequent unilateral measures by Ukraine leading to frequent attacks on the country’s grain-exporting infrastructure.

But despite the challenges, Ukraine’s exports via the Black Sea are gaining traction: The new militarily protected shipping corridor being used to transport grain to ports on the Black Sea has given impetus to its grain exports, the Washington Post reports. Ukrainian agricultural exporter Agroprosperis Group has shipped over 300k metric tons of grain to Egypt, Spain, China, Bangladesh, the Netherlands, Tunisia, and Turkey, since mid-September, the company said.

But Ukraine wants more security:Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for more air defenses to protect his country’s grain export routes from Russian attacks, Reuters reports. The president made the plea during an international summit on food security in Kyiv,

Another milestone for autonomous shipping: A Ro-Ro vessel, dubbed Hokuren Maru No. 2, and operated by Japanese shipping line Kawasaki Kasen Kaisha (K-Line) has completed a 1.6k km roundtrip using an autonomous navigation system, Splash reports. The system was used to navigate, while proposing avoidance routes, and controlling steering to safely avoid other vessels. K-line developed the autonomous navigation system in partnership with communication technology outfit Japan Radio Co.

South Korea is also at the new sector’s vanguard:Late August saw South Korean shipyard Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries deliver an LNG-powered capesize bulk carrier fitted with artificial intelligence (AI)-based equipment monitoring and safety systems. The vessel, dubbed Namu 2, integrates two autonomous systems — HiCBM and HiCAMS — which monitor the ship’s status in real time. The American Bureau of Shipping has approved both systems for use on ships.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

South Korea and the UK plan to launch talks for a new trade agreementduring a visit between President Yoon Suk Yeol and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. (Reuters)

Calendar

NOVEMBER

Mid-November: Third Caspian Economic Forum, Iran.

November: Iran-UAE Joint Economic Cooperation Commission.

September-November: Emirates Postal Group’s “Logistics Unleashed” competition, UAE.

28-30 November (Tuesday-Thursday): Antwerp XL, Antwerp Expo, Hall 4, Antwerp, Belgium.

30 November-3 December (Thursday-Sunday): Handling Expo, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt.

September-November: Emirates Postal Group’s “Logistics Unleashed” competition, UAE.

DECEMBER

3-7 December (Sunday-Thursday): The International Conference on Air Services Negotiations (ICAN) 2023, Hilton Riyadh Hotel and Residences, Saudi Arabia.

4-6 December (Monday-Wednesday): ACE 23 Air Cargo Conference, Yas Island Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

4-7 December (Monday-Thursday): Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) exhibition, Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds, Tehran, Iran.

10-11 December (Sunday-Monday): Invest in Logistics, St.Regis Almasa Hotel, New Administrative Capital, Egypt.

12-14 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Food Africa Cairo 2023, Egypt International Exhibition Center, Cairo, Egypt.

18-20 December (Monday-Wednesday): International Exhibition of Transportation, Logistics, and Related Industries (Iran Trans Expo 2023), Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Campus (Mossala), Tehran, Iran.

EVENTS WITH NO SET DATE

2H 2023:Construction of Neom’s first hydrogen fueling station will kick off.

2H 2023: Expansion of Baghdad International Airport to begin.

Before the end of the year: The first phase of the Ain Sokhna port redevelopment will wrap.

2024

1Q 2024: Construction of phase 3 of Agility’s logistic park in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire to be completed.

1Q 2024: Egypt’s Transport Ministry to launch pre-qualification tender for Cairo-Alex freight railway.

1H 2024: Civil Construction subcontracts for construction firms in Oman for implementation of the Abu Dhabi – Suhar rail link to be announced.

King Salman Energy Park is set to become operational.

FEBRUARY 2024

13th World Trade Organization Ministerial Conference, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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

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

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

MARCH 2024

5-6 March (Tuesday-Wednesday): MRO Middle East, Dubai Trade Center, Dubai, UAE.

12-14 March (Tuesday- Thursday): IATA World Cargo Symposium, Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong.

20 March (Wednesday): Construction work scheduled to begin on the 162 km Rasht-Astara Railway in Iran.

APRIL 2024

30 April- 2 May(Tuesday-Thursday): Autonomous E-mobility Forum, Doha, Qatar.

MAY 2024

2-3 May (Thursday-Friday): Geneva Dry, Hotel President Wilson, Geneva, Switzerland.

21-23 May (Tuesday-Thursday): WAGA 2024, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

JUNE 2024

19-21 June (Wednesday-Friday): World Freezones Organization’s Annual International Conference and Exhibition, Bari, Italy.

OCTOBER 2024

6-8 October (Sunday-Tuesday): Routes World 2024, Bahrain.

NOVEMBER 2024

13-15 November (Wednesday-Friday): The Bahrain International Airshow, Sakhir Airbase, Bahrain.

DECEMBER 2024

10-12 December (Tuesday-Thursday): Middle East Business Aviation, DWC, Dubai, UAE.

2025

Mid-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.

1Q 2025: Sadr Park’s Logistics Center in Riyadh to be completed.

1Q 2025: Phase twoof Jafza Logistics Park to be completed.

2027

4Q 2027: Oman’s Musandam Airport construction to be completed.

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