ZONES-

China’s CHEC mulls projects in Libyan freezone: Libya’s Sirte Freezone Authority and maritime infrastructure player China Harbor‎ Engineering Company (CHEC) are considering several strategic projects in the zone, according to a statement. The projects include the development of Sirte Freezone port’s third phase, possible collaboration on port activities — such as supplying specialized equipment like cranes and marine tugs — as well as possible partnerships on rail, airport, and road projects.

Latest on Libyan zones: Egypt is pursuing plans to establish two industrial zones in Libya with investments of USD 250 mn, with some 22 Egyptian companies eyeing projects in the Libyan zones, Federation of Egyptian Industries’s Arab Cooperation Committee member Alaa Nasr told EnterpriseAM earlier this year.

TRUCKING-

Jordan amends, unifies fees on Syrian trucks: Jordan has lowered fees for Syrian trucks from 5% to 2% to expedite transit traffic and flow of goods between the two countries, according to a statement. The reduced fees apply to loaded or empty Syrian trucks, including refrigerated vehicles, transiting through Jordan or entering and exiting its freetrade zones — excluding trucks whose final destination is Jordan. Jordan has also suspended the JOD 200 fine for transporting cargo through the Jaber-Nassib border crossing.

SHIPPING + MARITIME-

#1- Fujairah Terminal, FFZA eye maritime investments: AD Ports logistics solutions subsidiary Fujairah Terminals has inked an MoU with the Fujairah Freezone Authority (FFZA) to develop Fujairah’s maritime sector capabilities, according to a statement. Under the agreement, the pair aim to attract further investment, boost operations, and support sustainable growth in Fujairah. The two parties seek to exchange statistical data, business forecasts, and other intelligence regarding container movement by road and sea.

Why the terminal is important: Developed in 2017, the Fujairah Terminals — located on UAE’s eastern coast — boasts a multi-purpose area for cargo services and offers several services, including container handling, general cargo, cruise, transshipment and others. It serves as a maritime gateway that aims to boost trade between GCC countries, India, the Red Sea, and East Africa.

#2- The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) added the IM2 shipping service, operated by Emirates Line and Wan Hai, to Jeddah Islamic Port, according to a statement. The new service — with a capacity of 2.8k TEUs — will connect the port to three regional and international ports, including Mundra in India, Alexandria in Egypt, and Mersin in Turkey.

ICYMI- Mawani recently added four new shipping services to Jeddah Islamic Port, including CMA CGM’s MEDEX with a capacity of 10k TEUs, SeaLand’s WARM with a handling capacity of up to 600 TEUs, 5CX with a 1.5k standard container capacity, and RESIN with a 1k standard container capacity.

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