SHIPPING + MARITIME-

Milaha unveils new multimodal service connecting India and China to the region:Doha-based maritime and logistics outfit Milaha is launching a new sea-land and sea-air door-to-door service for shipments from China and the Indian subcontinent to KSA and Jordan, with transshipment via UAE’s Jebel Ali Port, according to a statement.

Asyad Shipping to add two LNG carriers to its fleet by 2026: Omani national shipping firm Asyad subsidiary Asyad Shipping inked an agreement with Oman LNG for a long-term charter of two LNG carriers, Splash reports. Asyad will be chartering two 174k cu meter new builds from South Korean ship manufacturer Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, for delivery by June 2026.

Red Sea Gateway Terminal + Tunisia’s OMMP ink MoU to expand cooperation: Tunisia’s Office of Merchant Marine and Port (OMMP) and Saudi company Red Sea Gateway Terminal have signed an MoU to exchange data and expertise in commercial port development, according to a statement. The agreement also seeks to expand investment in ports and specialized logistics zones.

Tunisia has been making moves to modernize its ports: The OMMP ordered in November six azimuth stern drive tug boats to enhance its ship handling and towing capacity, according to a statement. The order is being fulfilled by Turkish tugboat builder Med Marine.

AVIATION-

Iran has unveiled its first passenger aircraft manufacturing facility, PressTV reported, citing an announcement by head of Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization Mohammad Mohammadi-Bakhsh. The facility will manufacture Iran’s first passenger jet, dubbed Simorgh, Mohammadi-Bakhsh said. Iran’s aviation industry has been in a tough spot for years, as Western sanctions have curtailed the sector’s abilities to acquire new aircraft and spare parts.

INFRASTRUCTURE-

Oman inks agreement for Dibba-Khasab-Lima road link: Oman’s Transport, Communications and Information Technology Ministry inked an agreement for the design and implementation of the Dibba-Khasab-Lima Road link project, the ministry said in a statement, without specifying who was awarded the contract. The project plans to develop 11 bridges and 350 container points along the road, which will have 14 meter lanes going in each direction.

ZONES-

Madayn inaugurates projects at Al Mazunah Freezone: Oman’s Public Establishment for Industrial Estates, Madayn, launched two RO 9.5 mn projects at Al Mazunah freezone, ONA reports. The projects include an advanced security and surveillance system to protect transported goods, a system to monitor truck movements, and a building dedicated to truck driver rest facilities. They also include a road network, a sewage drainage system, water supply networks, and fire extinguishing systems.

AND- The company acquired a global code to designate the Mazunah dry port a final destination for incoming and outgoing goods, ONA adds.

TRADE-

Algeria has joined the Guided Trade without Customs Barriers Initiative as part of its accession into AfCFTA, in efforts to advance their commitment to enhancing pan-African trade, Algerian Trade Minister Tayeb Zitouni said, according to Algeria Press Service.

ALSO WORTH KNOWING-

  • AD Ports receives accreditation: AD Ports Group has bagged the three-yearplatinum accreditation from Investors in People (IIP) for the second consecutive time. (Press release)
  • Dan Air partners with Fly Baghdad: Romanian airline Dan Air will operate flights from Baghdad and Erbil to Dusseldorf, Berlin, and Copenhagen for two years under a partnership with Fly Baghdad, which is banned from flying in European airspace. (Romanian Insider)
  • Algeria + Syria resume flights: Algeria has reestablished flights with Syria after a decade-long hiatus, with the first flight arriving at Latakia International Airport last Thursday. (SANA)
  • KSA’s MoTLS inks contract to develop King Fahd International Airport cargo facility: Saudi Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al Jasser and the governor of the Kingdom’s eastern province Prince Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz. signed a contract for developments at King Fahd International Airport’s cargo facility. (Statement)
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